Mumbai is booming due to chronic fatigue syndrome, so I am always looking for new ways to recharge. During my recent stay at the Renaissance Mumbai Hotel, I was very happy to be introduced to their in-house wellness center “Spring Spa”, which offers a variety of calming aromatherapy, scrubs and body wraps, as well as fascinating Ayurvedic treatments. The name of Quan Spa comes from a Chinese phrase meaning “spring”, which is exactly what the spa promotes-traditional treatment methods.
Therefore, in order to relieve my fatigue in the oldest way possible, I arranged a 60-minute aromatherapy treatment, and then matched with a hot stone massage according to my requirements. Quan Spa is a world-renowned paradise, providing excellent service and fascinating experience. When you walk into their spacious and pleasant lounge, you will notice something, which is surrounded by a unique tranquility. It took me less than 10 minutes to complete the pre-spa questionnaire, which aims to understand our lifestyle and assist the therapist in choosing the right creams, oils and massage techniques.
No matter which service you choose, the Quan Spa at the Renaissance Mumbai Hotel will help you restore balance while coordinating energy. In addition, skilled therapists use the “health concept” integrated with Eastern and Western professions to help you experience the greatest Nirvana. The massage I customized at Quan Spa was unfolded under personalized care and became a wonderful relaxing treatment. At the beginning, I was taken to the dressing room and gave me a robe and a separate locker for temporary storage of my belongings.
After completing the dressing procedure, I was asked to wait in the lounge facing the fountain, although it was only a short time. Then there was “happy” and finally able to enter the room where my therapist was working hard to make this spa experience unforgettable. Believe me, the next 60 minutes will be a luxury! When the massage started, I lay on my stomach and asked the masseur to massage the sore muscles and knots in my back.
She started massaging my over-tired legs, and then massaging my back and shoulder muscles to relieve every tension in my body. At the same time, she kept asking about the pain threshold. This aromatherapy combined with a 30-minute “Earth and Ocean Hot Stone Massage” on the back and neck provides the best of both worlds. In order to induce the “deep muscles” to relax, a smooth water heated stone was placed along my spine to my neck. My therapist claimed that the direct heat of the stone helped her reach deeper muscle levels. This is how she locates pressure areas and uses stones to heal them.
In addition, aromatherapy and hot stone massage can stimulate the nervous system, while neuromuscular therapy can relieve muscle pressure. The eye-catching hot stone massage made me feel completely rested and refreshed, while the aromatherapy relieved the pressure on the whole body. The medicinal essential oils and volcanic basalt have created miracles for my body and mind. Whether you are staying at the Renaissance Mumbai Hotel or going to the Spring Spa for a routine massage, hot stone massage must be on your must-try list. This therapy not only relieves stress “immediately”, it also relieves stiffness by promoting blood circulation and metabolism.
Towards the end of the massage, the masseuse patted my shoulder lightly to let me know that the hour was over. Even though I was scheduled for steam and sauna after the spa, I chose to go back to my room and soak in a long hot tub. The remaining oil during the massage was washed away in the shower, but the aroma of the essential oil lasted until the next day. For the next three days, I slept like a baby, feeling as light as a feather. I can’t wait to return to Shirodhara.
