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City Stle & Living travel PASSPORT It’s all in the stars say the astrologers. But, astrology at a spa? Part of a growing trend of SPIRITUAL OFFERINGS AT SPAS City Style and Living takes you around the world to find out. WHERE WHAT PRICE DRAW What’s your SIGN? Maya Spa Tulum, Mexico Maya Spa offers Stellar Healing which integrates astrology readings with a treatment tailored to your personal astrological chart. The treatment begins by determining your colours, numbers and patterns of thinking. Based on this infor- The $220 (US) stellar mation the spa customizes a stellar en- treatment lasts 180 minergy spa treatment to suit your physical utes. needs. Part of the Enchanting Group of properties, Maya Spa bills this treatment as “suited to any person interested in a deep healing experience.” www.maya-spa.com With four Shaman sessions to choose from including Illumination, Soul Retrieval, Destiny Retrieval and Bands of Power there’s certainly a treatment for everyone. The Shaman brings back knowledge that he gains from world trav- 1.5 hours is $200, 2 hours els to incorporate in the treatments. The is $255 sessions are based on the healing practices of indigenous cultures in North America including familiar healing practices like the medicine wheel. www.postranchinn.com In the diplomatic district of Delhi, India, Amatrra Spa amalgamates the ancient science of Ayurveda (science of life) with Jyotish (Indian Astrology). In their Astroscience treatment called Astroveda, the spa’s specialists assess the influence that your planetary placements have on your well being and health. Amatrra then customizes a specific spa regimen including health food, therapies, oils, mantras, aromas, colours and gems based on your horoscope. Amatrra is the silence between the chanting of the sacred syllable Om in meditation and the spa is steeped in Vedic tradition. www.amatrraspa.com “The Astroscience Treatment starts with thorough consultation with a panel of experts which is priced at $ 135 US for a session. Only after the consultation and as advised by the Panel of Experts we can exactly know the actual treatment costs,” says Dr. Praveen Nair, Spa Manager. The Panel of Experts also determines how long the treatment should last. This big draw is the remarkable views from Tulum one of the most breathtaking sites of the ancient Maya. Looking across the blue-green Caribbean Sea is restorative in itself. Voted World's Best Hotels - and number one in California by Travel + Leisure in 2007 and located on the coast between Monterey and Carmel, California offers laid-back luxury COURTESY FROM TOP: MAYA SPA, POST RANCH INN, AMATRRA SPA Post ranch Inn Big Sur, California Amatrra Spa at the Hotel Ashok New Delhi, India In 2006 it was voted one of the best spas in India by the Forbes Traveler Survey and the “Best Day Spa in a Hotel” by the Ministry of Tourism in India. With a location in the city centre, an expansive 45,000 square feet, including the unusual star studded ceiling, and uterus shaped, Amatrra is a favourite with locals. citystyleandliving.com | WINTER 2007/2008 | 41 http://www.maya-spa.com http://www.postranchinn.com http://www.amatrraspa.com http://citystyleandliving.com

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City Style and Living - Winter 2007/2008 Contents Editor’s Note Website Behind the Cover Contributors The District Calgary’s Holiday Storefront Windows: Through the Looking Glass Need it Want it Fusion Culinary Adventure Champagne 101: Tiny Bubbles Covet Prêt-à-porter Fashion Adventure Resort Wear Enchanted Evening Passport 24 Hours in Paris Anatomy of... Costa Rica: In Search of the Resplendent Quetzal Final Thought

City Style and Living - Winter 2007/2008

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