Certified organic therapies, Live Kelp Rituals, a partnership with a renowned men’s grooming establishment, yoga to the sound of Café del Mar and ‘Martini & Manicure’ hedonistic getaways – the launch of Karma Spas by Karma Resorts worldwide represents the next generation in holistic travel and spa culture.
Opening first in Bali followed by Thailand, India and beyond, all Karma Resorts will house a Karma Spa wellness facility. The distinction? Treatments will be more like soulful encounters than your average rubdown. Karma Bodyworker’s, for instance, are being trained by local healers and will receive up to Level 2 Reiki initiation. Karma’s commitment to local and sustainable ingredients will be revealed through a boutique collection of spa products reflecting each of Karma’s destinations around the globe. Most significantly, by the third quarter of 2009, every Karma Spa will be a chemical-free environment inclusive of organic linens & uniforms, amenities and cleaning fluids.
“Karma Spas represents the entire wellness sector of Karma Resorts worldwide,” says John Spence, Chairman of Karma Resorts. “We combine all that one would expect to find at a top 5 star Asian spa, along with many things one would not; such as health and fitness programs led by international sports people, star make-up artists to celebrity healers. Our focus is to deliver holistic and transformative experiences to our guests.”
Opening this December, Karma Spa at Karma Kandara in Bali, is a cluster of cliff hanging Spa Shacks and Healing Huts overlooking the Indian ocean. Its centerpiece, an infrared glass-walled sauna, built on the edge of the cliff will make the ultimate hangover cure. Come sundown, core strength yoga sessions will be offered at the roof top Temple Lounge. Alternatively, guests can splurge on world-class oxygen facials. In keeping with its laid-back ‘Bali meets Mykonos’ atmosphere, guests have the opportunity to indulge in the epic ‘Karma Rubdown’ in beach cabanas. Experiences include sessions by Reiki masters while by night, regenerate in a warmed saltwater sanctuary under a star-filled sky.
Karma Spa has also partnered with well-known London men’s lifestyle salon Gentlemen’s Tonic (www.gentlemenstonic.com) to open South East Asia’s first male dedicated grooming emporium. Originally founded in the heart of Mayfair, London, Gentlemen’s Tonic is a unique establishment affording the modern man a traditional barbershop and a variety of grooming and lifestyle services. With an understated, self-confident philosophy, each visit will be an opportunity for clients to experience the highest level of dedicated care and attention. Gentlemen’s Tonic will be located within the grounds of Karma Resorts, Jimbaran Bay in Bali and is expected to open in early 2009.
Retreats are also integral to Karma Spas. Launching on December 1st is Karma Kandara’s 4-night/5 day ‘Martini & Manicure Retreats’ tailored to those who seek a getaway with a group of girlfriends or someone special that is both healthy and decadent. Sleep in luxurious pool villa accommodations and embark on five lush days of spa therapies, sculpting work-out sessions, rejuvenating breakfasts and detox juices, combined with in-villa martini spa nights and pure pampering. Yoga & Pilates sessions are held at 11am, allowing for sleep-ins and there is plenty of time to relax, shop and experience the beauty of Bali.
