By Ijfke Ridgley By Ijfke Ridgley | May 24, 2022 | Lifestyle, Travel & Recreation, Relax and Renew, New Beauty Treatments, Hotel Spas,
Guests looking to nourish their minds, bodies and spirits will delight in the latest wellness offerings at the islands’ most prestigious resorts.
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The noteworthy Naupaka Spa and Wellness Center at O‘ahu’s favorite westside retreat has newly unveiled offerings that will take your wellness journey to the next level. First up is the Hokule‘a Vibrational Healing and Cleansing Ritual, a brand-new energy healing therapy led by practitioner Glorianna Johnson. Hokule‘a means Star of Gladness in Hawaiian and was the name of the famed voyaging canoe used to sail to Tahiti using only star navigation. It is the perfect name for this healing treatment, as you will go on a journey to cleanse your energy, deal with past blockages and set future intentions. Johnson uses a combination of breathwork, sacred hand mudras, and tarot and oracle card readings during this 80-minute experience. Secondly, guests have been raving about the resort’s weekly new Mūhala Sound Journey. Led by Pi‘iali‘i Lawson, an ancestral and intuitive energy realignment practitioner, this sound bath experience uses crystal sound bowls, chimes and a tuning fork to help bring you into a relaxed, meditative state—and the outdoor setting at sunset doesn’t hurt. 92-1001 Olani St., Ko Olina, fourseasons.com
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Maui’s favorite adults-only playground is proud to present its new Set Your Intentions wellness journey that blends body, mind and spirit experiences. The lush, tropical grounds of this 15-acre enclave set 300 feet above the shoreline of west Maui are the perfect setting to relax and unwind while certified holistic wellness coach Andrea “Dre” Fors of Uplift Maui leads you and your significant other on a journey of nurturing yourselves. The ultraluxurious package includes five nights in the Celebration Suite, a decadent couples’ massage and your choice of two 60-minute private wellness experiences. Heal your body with customizable fitness regimes that include yoga, aerial silks or mindfulness nature strolls, while guided meditations, sound baths and cacao ceremonies work on your mind and spirit. 555 Kaukahi St., Wailea, hotelwailea.com
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Visitors to Hawai‘i Island’s Kohala Coast call the Mauna Lani home for chic design and comfort, stunning scenery and incredible amenities. More than a few also come for the resort’s partnership with Goop, the lifestyle brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow. The sleek Goop store housed in the property is its answer to the dream hotel gift shop, carrying everything from swimwear to clean-beauty must-haves and kid essentials. Now the hotel has expanded the brand partnership at its Auberge Spa with the introduction of Goop’s first-ever facial spa treatment. The 50-minute Goop Glow Facial is the ultimate treat, combining deep cleansing and microexfoliation with a facial massage, followed by a cocktail of Goop products. The GOOPGLOW vitamin C and hyaluronic acid glow serum and GOOPGENES all-in-one nourishing eye cream are a few of the cult-favorite line of products used during the treatment that will leave you feeling refreshed and detoxified with luminous, glowing skin. 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Kohala, aubergeresorts.com
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The hotel that is the pinnacle of luxury and elegance in the heart of Waikiki has substance as well as style. Dedicated to focusing on six key pillars for an elevated lifestyle— nourish, move, explore, renew, rest and discover—the hotel presents its Art of Wellbeing bimonthly series presentations. Each one of these educational seminars is led by the hotel’s team of resident experts and covers topics such as nutrition, exercise, emotional health and ancient Eastern practices. “At Halekulani, we believe that leading a healthy lifestyle goes far beyond a balanced diet,” says Kamala Nayeli, director of spa and wellness. “By understanding and adopting these new strategies and wellness philosophies, guests can enhance the quality of their lives and strengthen their mental and emotional health.” Take in the views of Waikiki’s famed shores while learning about dream interpretation, or attend a seminar on aromatherapy or the healing power of crystals before dining at the resort’s five-star restaurant La Mer. Guests can enjoy the presentations on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. 2199 Kālia Road, Waikiki, halekulani.com
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