An always-rejuvenating experience is what Colombo's spas have to offer, with an exquisite blend of culture and tradition interlaced from the world over and embedded into every therapeutic, health and beauty treatment.

Words: Sonali Kadurugamuwa

Facials, massages and overall body care are the most basic of treatments available in any spa environment. However, the authenticity and sincerity of each treatment including its etiquette is what makes a spa experience a lasting one.

A trip to the spa should be one to enjoy, with massages ranging from different styles to therapies that awaken and invigorate your mind, body and soul. The quality of spa treatments carried out in calm and tranquil settings defines the core of the whole encounter, personable and momentous, from the time you set foot into this world of pampering until you walk out, revitalised, to face the new day that awaits you.

Life in the city is a rush. Each day is a routine with numerous tasks, filled with responsibility and even many an unpredictability that affect most of us at any given time. Our minds and bodies are often kept in what may seem like a cauldron bubbling with unceasing task assignments and we forget about how imperative it is to give back to our bodies what we've exhausted. However, there is good news. The modes of restoration are right in the heart of Colombo.

An atmosphere of placidity, a relief from stress, a place where one's well-being is completely taken care of with the power of touch, the spas of the city are places where one may go to feel good about oneself.

Angsana

From the moment you enter, fragrances of citronella, honey and a stream of alluring scents soften the very being of tension and stress, caressing you in a wave of comfort - and this is just the beginning at Angsana, at Crescat City. The City Club and Spa, radiates a sense of class through its touch of authenticity where several types of treatments on offer are available at any of their branches worldwide. Find the one that suits you the best, amongst an A-list of treatments, right here in Colombo and anywhere else in the world. Immerse yourself in "sensing the moment" at Angsana.

Azmaara

The spa that brings you, "a beautiful feeling within your reach," is Azmaara at Cinnamon Lakeside. A place to relax, unwind and feel renewed from head to toe. Choose from a menu of soothing massages with a blend of special ‘Carrier' oils that lift your spirits while replenishing your senses with positive energies. Submerged in water nourished of rose petals and under the seclusion of glistening fibre optic lighting, set the mood for a romantic day with the one you love in the couple's Jacuzzi.

Jal

Cool, calm and heart-warming is the wooden interior of Jal Health and Beauty Spa at the Galle Face Hotel. The luxurious walkways lined on either side with narrow channels of water, draw you ever closer to indulging your worth in Jal's most sought after spa treatments. The ‘Full Body Scrub with Vichy Shower' and the enticing ‘John Lilly Flotation Therapy' are pleasures through the therapeutic effects of water.

Cocospa

Full with the flavours and aromas that your body is truly craving for are there on the sand and by the sea. The Cocospa at Mount Lavinia Hotel is in zen with the sounds of the ocean - creating a harmony of both composure and exhilaration. The spa's ‘Discovery Massage' eases tenderness in the muscles, while the ‘Balinese Traditional Massage, is designed to stimulate blood circulation' throughout the body.

Regular sessions of spa treatments may help soothe aches and pains, reduce stress and tension, improve concentration, lose weight and of course aid you in sleeping better. It's important to realise that all of these spas use natural ingredients in their treatments, as it is key in being beneficial for both mental and physical health.

What more can your mind, body and spirit ask for?