Nestled amid the lush, rolling hills of Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is a sanctuary where ancient traditions seamlessly blend with the rhythm of modern life. Embracing the city’s history while breathing its presence, one cannot help but be captivated by the city’s charm and the profound sense of calm it invokes. Known for its rich cultural heritage, serene temples, and vibrant markets, this city of deep colour is also a haven of tranquillity, making it an idyllic location for wellness seekers worldwide.
Among the city’s hidden gems, the Ayurah Spa & Wellness Centre at Aleenta Chiang Mai Hotel emerges as a beacon of rejuvenation. This luxurious wellness sanctuary, situated amidst verdant surroundings, is known for its comprehensive spa and wellness offerings, allowing guests to experience an exquisite union of relaxation and invigoration. The sanctuary is designed to provide guests with an intimate and serene environment, perfect for fostering a sense of inner peace and rejuvenation.
Explore the exceptional luxury spa treatments offered at Ayurah Spa & Wellness Centre, where ancient wisdom and innovative practices blend to create an unparalleled wellness experience. From Body Sentimentality treatments that harmonise body and mind, Body Nourishment therapies that utilise natural ingredients for skin purifying to exquisite Body Balance therapies and exclusive Well-Being Massage therapies, each offering is thoughtfully curated to rejuvenate your senses, restore your well-being and reconnect you with your inner self. Embark on this journey as we explore what makes these treatments the epitome of luxury spa experiences in Chiang Mai.
Luxury Spa Treatments
Body Sentimentality: Harmonizing Body and Mind
- Asian White: This treatment begins with a gentle cleansing using white lotus extract, known for its soothing and regenerative properties. This is followed by a deeply relaxing massage incorporating traditional Asian techniques to release tension and harmonise the body and mind. The treatment ends with a nourishing white clay mask, leaving the skin radiant and rejuvenated.
- Contouring: Designed to refine and tone the body, this treatment employs a unique blend of stimulating and reshaping techniques. It starts with a potent marine algae wrap to detoxify and stimulate the lymphatic system. This is followed by a contouring massage with specific attention to problem areas, working to break down fatty deposits and improve skin elasticity.
- Dead Sea Minerals: Known for their high mineral content and healing properties, Dead Sea minerals are the heart of this revitalising treatment. The experience begins with a full-body exfoliation to remove dead skin cells, followed by a mineral-rich Dead Sea mud wrap that detoxifies and replenishes the skin. A deeply relaxing massage using mineral-infused oil completes the treatment, detoxifying the body and skin radiant.
Body Polish: Revealing the Radiance Within
- Ayurah Fleur de Fleur: This luxurious body polish blends fragrant blossoms like jasmine and lotus, exfoliating the skin gently. The treatment finishes with a soothing application of floral-infused body butter, resulting in softer, smoother skin with a subtle floral scent.
- Himalayan Salt Glow: A deep exfoliating treatment using a mix of Himalayan pink salt and rich oils to remove dead skin cells, stimulate circulation and rejuvenate the skin. The treatment concludes with a moisturising massage, leaving the skin glowing and deeply nourished.
- Tropical Fruit Scrub: This low treatment incorporates a blend of fresh fruits like papaya, pineapple, and coconut to exfoliate and hydrate the skin. The fruit enzymes help to remove dead skin cells while the rich nutrients nourish and brighten the skin.
Body Balance: Tapping into the Four Elements
- Dinn (Earth): This grounding treatment focuses on stability and nurturing. A blend of earthy mud and clays provides deep cleansing and detoxification. Warm stone massage accompanies the treatment, grounding the energy and promoting deep relaxation.
- Naam (Water): This treatment emphasises hydration and fluidity. Beginning with a sea salt scrub to exfoliate and purify, the session continues with a seaweed wrap to detoxify and hydrate. A soothing massage with water element oils concludes the treatment, promoting deep relaxation and a sense of flow.
- Lomm (Wind): This airy treatment aims to invigorate and uplift the spirit. It begins with a gentle dry brushing to stimulate circulation and exfoliation, followed by an energising massage using uplifting oils such as lemongrass and peppermint.
- Faii (Fire): This warming treatment is focused on stimulation and transformation. Beginning with a warming ginger scrub to invigorate the senses, it continues with a hot chilli wrap to stimulate circulation and metabolism. A massage with warming oils like cinnamon and clove completes the treatment, creating a sense of warmth and vitality.
Unique Signature Massage Therapies
Ayurah Crown Chakra Massage:
This spiritually-oriented treatment balances the body’s highest chakra, the crown. It starts with a gentle scalp massage using warm aromatic oils that release tension and promote relaxation. This is followed by a full-body massage focusing on energy lines to enhance the connection between the body and mind and promote a sense of well-being and tranquillity.
Back Relief Massage:
This therapeutic massage focuses on the back, neck, and shoulders – areas commonly subjected to stress and strain. Combining deep tissue and Swedish massage techniques, it aims to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation. The treatment can be customised based on individual needs to ensure effective relief.
Foot Massage:
This treatment centres on the feet, utilising the ancient practice of reflexology. By applying pressure to specific points on the feet that correspond to different body organs, this massage helps to promote overall health and well-being. The treatment concludes with a relaxing foot bath and a light foot rub, leaving you feeling thoroughly refreshed and grounded.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage:
This gentle massage stimulates the body’s lymphatic system, promoting the removal of toxins and boosting immunity. Using light, rhythmic strokes helps reduce swelling, improve circulation, and promote the body’s natural detoxification process. It’s an excellent choice for individuals seeking rejuvenation and purification.
Senses of Ayurah Massage:
The spa’s signature treatment, the Senses of Ayurah Massage, is a complete sensory experience. Whether using aromatic oils, unique manipulations, or focusing on specific areas of tension, this massage offers a personal journey towards relaxation and rejuvenation. Combining elements from various massage traditions, the therapist tailors the session to your needs.
Thai Healing Treatments
Nuad Thai:
The traditional Thai massage, or “Nuad Thai”, is integral to Thailand’s cultural heritage. Combining acupressure and yoga-like stretches, this treatment aims to release muscle tension, improve flexibility, and stimulate energy flow within the body. Each session is tailored to individual needs, providing an immersive and deeply therapeutic experience.
Thai Herbal Compress Massage:
This traditional therapy harnesses the healing power of nature. A warm compress filled with a blend of Thai herbs is gently pressed and rolled over the body, releasing their therapeutic benefits. The herbs’ heat and medicinal properties work together to reduce muscle tension, stimulate circulation, and induce deep relaxation.
Phlai – Body Polish:
Phlai, a type of ginger used in Thai traditional medicine, is the star ingredient in this luxurious body polish. It’s naturally exfoliating and soothing properties make it the perfect choice for a gentle and effective body scrub. The treatment concludes with a nourishing body lotion application, leaving your skin radiant and silky smooth.
Lanna Massage:
Originating from the northern region of Thailand, it is a traditional therapy known for its refreshing and rejuvenating effects. Lana massage uses rhythmic compressions along the body’s energy lines and passive stretching techniques to stimulate energy flow and promote physical and emotional well-being.
Thai Natural Facial:
Embrace the wisdom of Thai beauty traditions with this natural facial treatment. This facial aims to cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin using organic Thai ingredients known for their nourishing and healing properties. The treatment concludes with a soothing facial massage, promoting blood circulation and leaving your skin glowing and revitalised.
The Ayurah Holistic Wellness Journey
The ancient yoga practice is at the heart of Ayurah Spa’s wellness offerings. The spa provides several yoga styles to suit various preferences and abilities.
- Hatha Yoga: As one of the most traditional forms of yoga, Hatha emphasises slow and gentle movements coupled with deep breathing exercises, making it an ideal choice for beginners or those seeking relaxation and stress relief.
- Ayurah Yoga: This unique style of yoga developed at the spa combines various techniques to create a holistic yoga experience that balances mind, body, and spirit.
Tai Chi:
The Gentle Path to Well-being: Tai Chi, a form of martial arts, is practised for its defence training and health benefits. Its graceful, slow movements and deep breath work contribute to better balance, flexibility, and overall physical fitness while promoting a sense of calm and mental clarity.
Personal Training:
Your Path to Physical Fitness: For those who want a more personalised wellness plan, Ayurah Spa offers personal training services. The spa’s professional trainers design customised programs based on each guest’s fitness level, goals, and preferences to ensure effective and sustainable results.
Cardio Workout:
The Key to a Healthy Body: Cardio workouts are essential to any fitness regime. They increase heart rate, boost metabolism, and promote overall body strength. The fitness centre at Ayurah Spa is equipped with state-of-the-art cardio machines, providing an ideal environment for effective cardio workouts.
Enhancing Your Energy Flow:
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intention to open blockages in the body based on the same meridian system used in acupuncture. It enhances vitality, increases mental clarity, and improves overall health.
Meditation:
The holistic wellness journey at Ayurah Spa isn’t complete without tapping into the mind’s potential for serenity. Guests are taught to quiet their minds, manage stress, and achieve a sense of inner calm and balance through guided meditation sessions. These techniques are essential for promoting mental wellness and enhancing the spa experience.
Ayuraveda Therapy
Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing that originated in India, forms a significant part of Ayurah Spa’s treatments. It believes in establishing health through mind, body, and spirit balance.
Abhyanga:
This is a traditional Indian oil massage treatment for the body. Warm herbal oil is liberally applied over the body by two therapists working to deliver a rhythmic massage. Abhyanga is renowned for rejuvenating the body, enhancing blood circulation, and eliminating toxins.
Pottali Abhyanga:
Also known as Shastika Shali Pinda Sweda, Pottali Abhyanga is a unique treatment where a bolus of ‘Shastika Shali,’ a fantastic variety of rice cooked in herbal decoction and milk, is used for the massage. It is highly recommended for muscle stiffness, rheumatism, and joint pains.
Shirobhyanga:
Shirobhyanga is a specialised Ayurvedic head massage. This therapy focuses on the areas of the body most vulnerable to stress and tension, namely the shoulders, neck, face, and head. Regular Shirobhyanga can lead to improved sleep, better hair and scalp condition, and relief from headaches and migraines.
Shironasya:
Also known as Nasya Karma, Shironasya is a Panchakarma treatment in which medicinal oil or herbal juice is administered through the nostrils. This procedure is highly effective for sinusitis, migraines, chronic cold, and chest congestion. It is also used to improve eye conditions and prevent premature hair greying.
These Ayurvedic therapies, tailored to individual needs and preferences, can play a significant role in achieving physical rejuvenation, mental relaxation, enhanced body functioning, and overall wellness when combined with a balanced diet and lifestyle.
Alternative Therapy
In addition to the traditional spa services, Ayurah Spa & Wellness Centre extends its offering into alternative therapies. These therapies, often grounded in ancient medicinal practices, aim to enhance well-being, promote relaxation, and address various health issues through non-conventional means.
Acupuncture:
Acupuncture is an age-old Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting very thin needles through a person’s skin at specific points to manipulate the body’s energy or ‘Qi.’ It can help alleviate various ailments such as stress, anxiety, and chronic pain and promote overall wellness. At Ayurah Spa, certified acupuncturists ensure a safe and relaxing experience for all guests.
Chinese Reflexology:
Based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese reflexology is a form of foot massage that targets specific pressure points, believed to correspond with various organs and systems within the body. This therapy helps to restore the body’s balance, stimulate its self-healing capabilities, and promote overall wellness.
Abdominal Organ Massage:
An abdominal organ massage, also known as Chi Nei Tsang, is a form of ancient Taoist massage. It is a deep, internal organ massage that works with the soft underbelly, home to our vital organs. This massage can help to improve digestion, relieve abdominal pain, and release stored emotional tension.
Ingham Style Reflexology:
Developed by Eunice Ingham in the early 20th century, Ingham style reflexology is based on the theory that different points on the feet, lower leg, hands, face or ears correspond with other body areas. By applying pressure to these areas, reflexology can help to alleviate stress, improve circulation and support the body’s natural healing processes.
Exclusive Spa Packages for the Ultimate Luxury Experience
One of the defining features of Ayurah Spa & Wellness Centre is the exclusive, specially curated spa packages designed to provide the ultimate in luxury, relaxation, and wellness. Each package combines a unique blend of treatments and therapies from various traditions and philosophies to offer a holistic and transformative spa experience.
Lanna Kingdom:
This spa package is an ode to the ancient Lanna Kingdom, known for its rich culture, art, and traditional Thai healing methods. It begins with a Phlai Body Polish, followed by a Lanna Massage, and concludes with a Thai Natural Facial. Each element is designed to cleanse, invigorate, and rejuvenate, leaving you with a deep sense of peace and well-being.
Royal Thai Ceremony:
As its name suggests, the Royal Thai Ceremony offers a regal spa experience inspired by the rituals of the Thai royal court. The ceremony begins with a Thai Herbal Compress Massage to soothe muscle tension, followed by a Nuad Thai Massage to align the body’s energies. The ceremony concludes with an indulgent Thai Natural Facial that deeply cleanses and hydrates your skin.
Indian Mantra:
Drawing from the timeless traditions of Ayurveda, the Indian Mantra package is designed to restore balance to the body and mind. It starts with Abhyanga, a full-body massage using warm medicated oils, followed by Pottali Abhyanga, a herbal pouch massage that rejuvenates and relaxes the body. The session concludes with Shirobhyanga, a head massage that alleviates stress and promotes relaxation.
Each of these exclusive spa packages provides a deeply immersive experience. This journey takes you through the cultures and traditions that have informed the philosophy and services of the Ayurah Spa & Wellness Centre.
Beauty Treatments for Hands, Feet, and Skin
Beyond holistic therapies and traditional treatments, the Ayurah Spa & Wellness Centre extends its expertise to meticulous beauty treatments for hands, feet, and skin, embodying an all-encompassing approach to wellness and beauty.
Spa Manicure and Pedicure:
Embark on a journey of rejuvenation, starting with your hands and feet. The Spa Manicure and Pedicure at Ayurah integrates the therapeutic elements of a spa treatment with traditional nail care. Each session begins with a soothing soak, exfoliation, massage, cuticle care, and nail shaping and polishing. The treatment is not merely about aesthetic appeal but also about promoting the health of your nails and skin, ensuring they look and feel their best.
Waxing Services:
For those seeking smooth, hair-free skin, Ayurah provides professional waxing services. The spa’s experienced therapists ensure a virtually painless and comfortable experience using high-quality products and the latest techniques. Every waxing session is carried out with utmost respect for client comfort and hygiene, delivering lasting results and leaving the skin feeling smooth and radiant.
The beauty treatments at Ayurah Spa & Wellness Centre go beyond superficial allure, embodying a philosophy that merges external elegance with inner peace and balance.
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Aleenta Retreat
Chiang Mai
189 Soi Ban Mai Lang Mo 18,
Suthep, Muang Chiang Mai District,
Chiang Mai 50200
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