Spring and summer bring exciting new wellness retreats and experiences to help guests refresh themselves and explore well-being and self-care. These five treatments from Liss Ard Estate, The Spa at Pebble Beach and Shou Sugi Ban House are curated for complete body-mind wellness.
Related: 10 Growing Consumer Wellness Trends
1. Indian Head Massage, Liss Ard Estate
Liss Ard Estate in Skibbereen, Co. Cork, Ireland, offers a unique, holistic 90-minute treatment in addition to traditional massage treatments such as Swedish Relaxation and Deep Tissue. The Indian Head treatment uses acupressure massage to release accumulated stress in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders. Indian Head massages are based on the Ayurvedic system of healing and the treatment is considered a method of cleansing and healing.
2. Tea Ceremony & Sound Bath, Liss Ard Estate
Also at Liss Ard Estate, The Tea Ceremony & Sound Bath is led by the resort's wellness practitioner Hayley and features local, medicinal tea blends, blended specifically for their needs, accompanied by the sound of crystal bowls for a holistic, body-mind therapy session. The magic of the herbs will encourage guests to relax and unwind, grounding them in the moment, while the sound of the crystal bowls takes them into complete body-mind therapy.
The vibrations of the bowls flow deeply through the body allowing cells to soften. Acupuncture during the Sound Bath is also available.
3. Lasapa Lelima Purification Treatment, The Spa at Pebble Beach
This transformative wellness journey at The Spa at Pebble Beach in Pebble Beach, California, is tied to cultural immersion crafted by an Esselen tribe member. This Native American-inspired service blends ancient traditions with modern wellness, tapping into Monterey County's rich healing energies and allowing spa-goers to explore a powerful wellness journey rooted in the 6,000-year history of the Rumsen and Esselen tribes.
This bathing experience transcends the ordinary, offering mental, physical and spiritual benefits. Guests are immersed in a sequence of revitalizing elements, from scrub and massage to a ritual cleansing with locally sourced coastal white sage. Rooted in authenticity, the locally grown sage and elderberry enhance the treatment's connection to the land, aligning with The Spa at Pebble Beach's commitment to cultural preservation and environmental stewardship.
4. Higher Self and You: A Spring Equinox Exploration, Shou Sugi Ban House
This five-day, four-night retreat at Shou Sugi Ban House in the Hamptons is hosted by AJA Daashuur, a trance medium and wellness leader, certified life coach, past life regression integrator and the visionary founder of Spirit House Collective. This program was created within the sanctuary of AJA’s Spirit Guide Coaching methods, as a holistic approach to self-realization, to help participants find moments of clarity on their spiritual journeys.
AJA aims for guests to connect with their higher selves, which can become disrupted amidst the chaos and stress of the fast-paced world. This multi-day retreat is a journey of self-discovery, with guided group journeys and activations and a one-on-one session with AJA that invites guests to shed limiting beliefs, heal ancestral trauma and tap into their truest potential. The program is enhanced with daily yoga and wellness programming led by the team at Shou Sugi Ban House.
5. Babymoon in Paradise, Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection
Etéreo is located in Kanai, Riviera Maya on a stretch of white sand beach on the Caribbean Sea, and features spacious rooms, tranquil pools and beaches, regionally inspired cuisine and mocktails. Etéreo’s Babymoon in Paradise itinerary is designed for pregnant women and includes dinner, astrology and full body massages.
Couples are guided through the secrets of the Mayan calendar by the resort’s local astrologist, gaining a deeper understanding of what their baby’s future might bring Etéreo’s rejuvenating 60-minute full-body massage helps reduce fatigue and target areas prone to tension (as well as helps improve skin elasticity for pregnant parents to be). The experience features the Luna de Bebe Dinner, a romantic, celebratory dinner on the beach including a three-course menu, pregnancy-friendly of course.
