A time to reflect
As the year draws to a close and the festive season ensues, Aman’s retreats across the globe celebrate reflection in all its forms.
A place of quiet contemplation pervaded by the spiritual tranquility of the town itself, Amantaka’s spa offers guests an exceptional personalised experience. The spa menu draws on Lao healing traditions, incorporating local herbs and traditional Buddhist rituals.
Our Signature Wellness Journeys are designed to meet individual needs while incorporating local wellness traditions and healing techniques. Each includes a massage and a personalised bath with local herbs. The Samun Pai incorporates herbal poultices, while the Anamai Hang Kai includes a detoxifying scrub and a mineral wrap.
Passed down through the generations, Lao massage is a rhythmic, oil-free treatment performed over loose, comfortable clothing. A series of gentle stretches opens the body to enhance mobility, while deep pressure-point stimulation eases tension, leaving a whole body sense of relaxation and fulfillment.
Every morning at dawn, the monks of Luang Prabang walk in silent procession through the quiet streets accepting alms from those waiting in day’s first light. Be a part of this moving ritual or celebrate dawn with a walking meditation, a yoga class, or a Baci blessing – a traditional Lao chanting ceremony to reintegrate harmony into one’s life.
FROM 1 DECEMBER 2023 TO 15 JANUARY 2024
This festive season, Amantaka's tranquil Aman Spa welcomes Paula Choi, a holistic manual therapist from Australia with over 20 years of experience in the healing arts. Helping individuals connect with their dynamic centre by supporting their health foundation through all stages of life, Paula uses acupuncture, cupping, aquatic bodywork, sound healing, hatha yoga, tai chi chuan and calisthenics in sessions personalised to the individual. Experience her signature five-session treatment – the 5 Elements Journey – which enhances wellbeing by exploring Water (aquatic bodywork), Wood (mobility class), Fire (cupping), Earth (acupuncture) and Metal (sound healing).
Made in Japan, Aman’s new functional skincare line, Essential Skin, is infused with powerful rice bran and indigo extracts, to achieve noticeably lifted, more radiant skin. Combining products from the Essentials Skin line with exfoliation and manual lifting techniques, the Aman Advanced Facial stimulates face muscles to improve the skin’s overall texture.
The treatment begins with ultrasonic scrubbing to loosen and remove oil and debris from the pores. Supported by electric muscle stimulation and massage to firm, and cryo bulbs to eliminate puffiness, the complexion appears brighter and tighter. The treatment continues with the application of a marine mineral mask to deeply hydrate, followed by Aman x 111Skin Nourishing Gold Algae hydrogel face and eye masks to achieve an exceptional glow. For a wholly rejuvenation process, the facial can be extended to incorporate a 15-minute scalp massage.
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In recent years, Aman has grown to offer its coveted lifestyle beyond the parameters of its havens. Aman Skincare and Sva supplements harness powerful natural ingredients to provide balance and optimal wellbeing within and without, while Aman Fine Fragrance products bring the spirit of Aman into the comfort of home.