New Haven

Spend a day in paradise. Here's how you go dipping into some straight-up pampering at two new bliss stations alongwith a new therapy at a tried and tested spa in Bangalore

Thai Sabai
Thai massage is like a lazy man's yoga where you have petite, preferably Thai girls pounding on you with their body weight. The ones with aroma massage included will have a special blend of Thai oils with deep tissue and Shiatsu strokes followed by minor yoga stretches.



Thai Sabai spa as the name suggests is all about contentment and rejuvenation, with four treatment rooms including a couple suite for the times when you want to have a massage with your spouse alongside. Retaining the eclectic funkiness of Thailand replete with Buddha statuettes, leaf murals, pebbles, the compact spa incorporates the use of tile, glass and wood flawlessly.

But looks come second to treatments here. The spa menu has specials like Thai Aroma Body Therapy for 60 and 90 minutes (Rs 2,000 and Rs 2,7l0). The Thai Aroma blends technique of two different massages -- Thai and Aroma. There is also Thai Aroma with compress techniques for muscle tension and relaxation for 120 minutes (Rs 3,200), besides Navel Therapy which focusses on stomach massage with a candle placed on the navel chakra to detoxify and balance the seven chakras for 30 minutes (Rs 600).
The Japanese Shiatsu body therapy for 60 minutes for Rs 1,600 is a big hit at this unisex spa. The newest on the menu is the Aromatic Hot Stone therapy, which helps in complete well being.

At 39, Infantry Road, Sterling Heights Basement. Call 4151 3090.

Pittstop
How about a quick makeover before your next flight? Enroute to the new international airport, this swanky new spa and salon beckons you to take a pause.



Skin Treatments Pick from herbal, aroma or fruit facial. We recommend the O3+ facial for stressed out skin. The therapist uses a special hydrating powder and gel mixture and combines it to create a face mask that helps in removing tan and reducing dark circles, promising a glowing and flawless skin. The compact facial rooms might not be accented with lush greenery, tasteful flowers, aromatic candles or soothing spa music, but will surely help a tired modern businessman or woman unwind as you give in to adept hands.

Care for your mane Feels like a bad hair day? Opt for a hair lift with an uber cool hair cut or sport some creative highlights at the colour bar. Besides hair treatments for hair loss or damaged hair or better still organic hair treatments for those with sensitive hair.u00a0

Time to spare If you have a few more hours to spare, then indulge in a Chocolate Pedicure and Manicure, which starts with a relaxing foot massage followed by a chocolate scrub and then a dark chocolate mask which removes all the dead cells and leaves the hands and feet supple and soft. The salon also has a Nail Art bar to give your nails a complete makeover with nail extensions and creative designs.

Men who prefer their privacy can head straight to a dedicated section especially for them.

Where Pittstop Salon and Day Spa
16, Jaladarshini Layout,
Near MS Ramaiah Hospital, Above Levi's Outlet,
New BEL Road, Bangalore. Call 4210 7601/02/04
For Facials start at Rs 800 onwards. The O3+ facials are priced at Rs 2000. The chocolate pedicures and manicures are priced at Rs 600 and Rs 500 respectively. Nail art is priced at Rs 500.

Soak in some wine

Picture yourself being soaked in a bathtub full of crushed grape fruit and grape wine; being caressed with grape extracts and massaged with grape seed oil. No, it ain't messy? This might sound like an exotic European fantasy till you realize it's just a drive down to the old Airport Road.
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Wine Therapy: Oenotherapy or Vino Therapia is a rich anti-oxidant treatment which originated in France in the late 1850's. Staying true to its origins, the Wine Therapy at White Mantra Spa is done using the best natural grape-based ingredients.

The Wine Therapy at White Mantra Spa and Salon includes Body Scrub and Body Soak with after bath Wine Moisture for an hour. Also a few new additions on the spa menu for 2010 are Spa facials for an hour and Spa Manicure and Pedicure both for an hour each.

At White Mantra Spa, Rustom Bagh, Old Airport Road. Call 32429960 or 25214870