PENINSULA SPA CEREMONIES-PENINSULA HOTEL NEW YORK

The Peninsula Spa by ESPA is known as the "rooftop oasis" of New York. They recommend coming in 60 mins before the treatment in order to enjoy the spa space and thermal area. I was of course rushing my way there through New York traffic and telling myself to be mindfully present to the privilege of being invited to one of the best spas in the US.

I was greeted by the charming Tricia Rosentreter, the Regional Director of Communications of the hotel group, and was shown around the fabulous"oasis" with their lavish thermal area and a glass roofed pool. Surrounded by gold mosaic and stunning views of the New York City sky line I knew this was going to be special.

ESPA is a thirty year old English company that created a highly respected name for itself in the world of spas for their unquely designed spa treatments as well as their special spa products The treatments combine Asian, Western and Ayurvedic philosophies and I chose to have a Peninsula Spa Ceremony. It was two hour long treatment which included
- a tea ceremony
- a foot ritual using restorative oils, ginger and mineral salts
- a dry body brush made of Mexican cactus palnt
- full body exfoliation with a polish of apricot seed kernals and spearmint
- a facial cleanse
- deep tissue experience involving a therapeutic neuromuscular massage to release the joints and relieve tired and aching muscles.

Not sure how my three hours passed (one at the hydro area and two in the ceremony) but I certainly came out feeling refreshed and ready to face the 16 hour journey back home to India.

Go with someone you love and enjoy the Peninsula Private Spa Suite which has a luxurious steam shower and a double whirlpool bath........This is luxury at its best.......of course you also have to have three hours in the day to just lounge and indulge to truly enjoy what the spa offers. Its would be a shame to just rush in, do your massage and then rush out. Just RELAX!