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Finally, the Hydro Quench Facial breathes life into your
complexion. You’re pretty much guaranteed to nod off
during one or all of these treatments.
TIP:Short naps boost your performance and mood
without impacting sleep.
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Meanwhile, the Mandarin Oriental Pudong’s Ban Ri
Xian Half Day Reviver combines a body composition
analysis (it’s always motivating to know where you stand
on the wellness scale), with a tough love PT session that
takesintoaccountyourcurrentstateofwellbeingand
offers a tailor-made workout. The recovery massage
and hydrating facial are the sweet treats, and the combo
creates an ideal way to shake off jet lag.
TIP:Exercising can help beat time-zone tiredness and
reset your clock.
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DE-STRESS IN KUALA LUMPUR
Relinquishing your phone for some spa time may
have you sweating (in a bad way) to begin with, but
ultimately it will be refreshing. At the Mandarin
Oriental Kuala Lumpur, the Digital Detox Retreat
gently relieves you of your gadgets, before a scrub
and massage focuses on your head, neck and shoulder
muscles while your brain clears. It will then be in a
receptive state for the mindfulness activities that follow,
such as journaling, doodling or colouring. It may sound
childish but don’t knock it till you’ve tried it.
TIP:An enjoyable, creative pastime with no pressure or
deadline releases stress.
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A short drive out of the city, The Chateau Spa
& Organic Wellness Resort offers a Stress Relief
programme that ranges from two to seven nights.
The five-night version includes stress management
counselling , while the seven-night programme adds
horseback riding. Add La Santé Spa treatments, such as
the de-stressing seaweed peat ritual herbal baths and salt
grotto mud treatments, plus classes in yoga, breathing ,
chanting , meditation and yoganidra(yogic sleep) to
accompany your stay.
TIP:Slowing your breathing can minimise stress
in seconds.
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At the Fairmont Makati’s Willow Stream Spa the
Executive Retreat is a two-hour soothing massage
that encourages a quick nap and relaxes tension held
intheupperandlowerback.Thetherapistwilluse
hot compresses aiding detoxification, and stretches
to exercise the body and increase f lexibility. Using
sampaguita oil for a natural uplifting effect, stress will
diminish while energ y levels will be boosted.
TIP:The power of touch is proven to decrease stress
and promote wellbeing.
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Take a drive out of the city to The Farm at San
Benito, where its Wellness Experience programme
harnesses nutrition and hydration, exercise and sleep,
detoxification and relaxation for graceful ageing. Tailor-
made for your specific needs and for as many nights
as you have time for, consultations and lab diagnostics
point to the best combination of medical techniques,
natural therapies, exercise and diet.
TIP:Wellness leads to quality of life, vitality,
contentment and happiness.
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OPPOSITE BOTTOM:
Resorts World
Sentosa’s ESPA;
Le Chateau
Malaysia The
Chateau Salt Pool;
Fairmont Makati
Manila Willow
Stream reception;
Mandarin Oriental
Kuala Lumpur
luxury spa
treatment roomExercising can help beat time-zone tiredness and reset
your clock, while the power of touch is proven to
decrease stress and promote wellbeing53