Retreat...Relax...Reborn...
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Mellow autumnal treats at Zen Spa |
By Vietnam Discovery
Dec 19, 2005, 09:00 |
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Located on the banks of West Lake, Zen Spa is
more reminiscent of a remote mountain hide away
than a city spa. There are three airy bamboo
houses nestling in a lush, shaded garden
balanced on the shores of the lake. Stepping
into the spa, the herbal aroma from dried roses
and jars full of jasmine immediately lifts my
senses. If you must wait for your treatment, you
can in the relaxing reception watching the birds
outside in the trees and everyday life on the
lake.
Except for some products used for facial care,
Zen Spa bases its spa packages on the use of a
traditional Vietnamese herbal treatment called
Thuoc Nam. The main ingredients of Thuoc
Nam include eucalyptus, ginger, guava,
lemongrass, peppermint leaf, grapefruit leaf,
absinthe, lotus petal and Dinh Lang leaf. These
are abundant in Vietnam and can easily be found
in gardens and fields. Except for the oils
extracted from mint, lemon skin and lemongrass,
all of the ingredients are freshly picked for
use.
Each region of Vietnam has a different use
for Thuoc Nam, with these ranging from medical
to cosmetic. The elixir is said to aid effective
recovery from illnesses such as headaches,
colds, temperatures and anorexia as well as
being used as a sleeping aid. When applied to
hair and skin, Thuoc Nam is used to enhance the
beauty of Vietnamese women. It is an incredibly
fresh treatment, good for the skin, health and
general well being.
The Zen Spa aims to heighten the six senses
including sight, scent, sound, taste, touch and
cultural learning. All the massage rooms have
either a garden or lake view and have a simple
and elegant style with high ceilings, silk
curtains, and yellow bamboo walls. You will be
laid relaxed on green cushions filled with dried
green bean husk. Traditionally the Vietnamese
use this material to make the pillows for their
baby as it is said to be good for the sensitive
skin of the baby. The cushions are also covered
with fresh banana leaves which are believed to
help your back relax and enhance the effect of
the herbal treatment.
The owner, Ms. Huong, a young lady with a
glowing complexion will create a package
especially for you based on your age and skin
type. Zen Spa is particularly popular with
foreigners due to its emphasis on Vietnamese
culture and its use of traditional Vietnamese
treatments.
Zen Spa
Thang Loi Hotel
Add: Yen Phu, Tay Ho,
Hanoi
Tel: (84-4) 719 9889
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