We discuss the four aspects of well-being- physically, mentally, emotionally and
spiritually – and it’s freeing to speak about
concerns and issues without worry of being
judged. At the end of the session, while some
physical discomfort remains, I feel lighter
and hopeful, with a smile on my face for
the rest of the evening.
Life is simple at Hurawalhi, but that
doesn't mean you’ll get bored easily here. You
can fill your day with wellness activities, dive,
indulge in succulent food, take a sunset cruise
and return for a cocktail; whichever you
choose, there’s no need to hurry, as a sense
of ease and happiness permeates the island.
The staff always look like they are in the
best mood; their smiles not merely polite
but heartfelt. On the day of departure a
waiter at the Canneli Restaurant asked me if
I was feeling better (I’d caught a cold during
the flight over), a touching surprise that he
remembered. It dawned on me then, that
while the ocean has a natural, calming effect,
it was the staff who created such a relaxed
atmosphere, where you feel like you are part
of a family. Perhaps this is what makes this
little island so special.
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Try the signature Sense of Touch massage
for an uplifting treatment. Warm ginger
and lemongrass herbal poultices are used
to stimulate and harmonise the body’s
natural energy flow, while the African
Potato body balm by Healing Earth has a
pleasant, refreshing scent and replenishes
your skin with antioxidants. What makes
the spa experience extra special, however,
is the therapists who are gifted, not only
with their hands, but also with an intuitive
understanding of the guest’s needs so you
can feel their genuine care. Also worth
mentioning is the glass panel below the
treatment bed, which provides another
opportunity of sea-life spotting if you manage
to stay awake during the treatment.
Aside from the menu of body, face and
beauty treatments, the spa regularly invites
visiting practitioners to offer different healing
experiences. During my stay, reiki master
and energy healer Shaylini Somani gives
me my first reiki session. Unlike a massage,
Somani directs energy to different parts of
the body to remove blockages, balance
the chakras and activate the body’s natural
healing processes. The consultation with
her leaves the most memorable impression.
July/August 2017 AsiaSpa 125CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE:Awaken your body and senses through beach yoga; the 5.8 Undersea Restaurant offers
a unique, multisensory dining experience; slow down, sit back and simply enjoy the mesmerising view