A blissful day @ Spa

One more name has been added to the list of international spa chains that are rapidly coming up in India. Here is my own experience that will tell you if international spa brand Chavana Spa is worth a visit.

Located in Four Points by Sheraton, Vashi, Chavana Spa is Steiner Leisure’s newest spa brand in India. Managed by Malaysian chain Mandara Spa Company, it currently has only one outlet in India.

The atmosphere at Chavana Spa is relaxed and you feel become less and less tense from the moment you step inside. Perhaps its distinct floral aroma, a warm welcome from friendly staff and beautiful wood furniture is to be credited for this.

I was welcomed by an Indonesian girl who offered me some tea. They have two types of tea on offer: Jasmine and citrus. I chose the former. While having your chilled tea, you can browse through their products on display. They have customised bath salts that can also double up as a great gift. The packs are priced according to the order and range from Rs 500 to Rs 1,500.

The spa has three sections: two single-treatment rooms with attached bathrooms, one single-treatment room with a sunken Jacuzzi, bathroom and a steam room‎. The third section is for mani-pedi.

They offer six types of massages: The Chavana Massage (50 mins), Heaven & Earth (1 hr 20 mins), Warm Stone (50 mins), Traditional Balinese Massage (50 mins), Asian Foot Massage (50 mins) and Journey Of The Senses (2 hrs 20 mins). They also have three facials: Pevonia Botanica Brightening Facial (1 hr), Pevonia Botanica Rejuvenating Facial (1hr) and Purity Facial (50 min) and mani-pedi.

 I opted for a Traditional Balinese Massage at Rs 2,500. It helps loosen tight muscles and improves energy flow through the body.  I was directed to the single-treatment room and asked to change into a gown.  The room is spacious with dim lights and light instrumental music playing in the background. According to the, all masseuse are trained in Indonesia for two months before they can join.

The 50-minute massage was truly blissful. The minute she started, her soft, trained hands moved over my body like sponge with the help of oil, giving proper pressure to loosen the tight muscles. She started from toe while giving stimulating the pressure points. The highlight of the massage was the back massage that included the head and neck as well.

After the massage, she rubbed some scrub over my body and directed me to the bathroom for a shower. The glass-walled shower cubicle has all their customised toiletries for your use. All in all my experience was truly relaxing and totally worth it!