Island Spa Getaway in Langkawi – The Highlight of Your Vacation

A feature article by an Alumbo member, Dec 14, 2007         

There is no better way to say farewell to 2007 than an amazing jungle spa experience. Awaiting you on Langkawi island is a gem amongst all other Spas in Malaysia, the Ishan Malaysian Spa or better known as Ishan Spa (www.ishan-spa-langkawi.com).

Ishan Spa has all the elements of an out-of-this-world spa experience – calm and relaxing surroundings, serenity of its ambiance, and unparalleled world-class spa treatments by well-trained hands that are set to pamper your mind and body.

Set in a beautiful landscaped compound on the hills adjoining Pantai Tengah beach, lies a spectacular set of wooden traditional structures. These amazing buildings houses Ishan Spa’s Reception and Spa Suites. And at the helm of this amazing business is Dr. Baskaran Koshti, a reiki and yoga practitioner with many years of experience in the health and wellness industry.

As you adjourn from your vehicle, step up the stairs to take off your shoes at the entrance. Fresh fragrant scent of flowers and incense welcomes you as you are greeted at the main door by warm, smiling faces. You can’t help but feel well already!

As you’re welcomed by the friendly staff, you can’t help but look around at the amazing views to be held from this incredibly warm and spacious area. Greenery and tall trees surround the structure, and the view from the large clear glass walls is unrestricted to the eyes. It seems like you can sit and stare out forever.

However, the preview cannot compare to what you’re about to experience. As you are walked out to the awaiting Spa Suite for your treatment, you will look around in awe at the view of lush gardens abundant with bright flowers and greens. You’ll see that despite the location of the spa, there is a small pool with outdoor shower and sink, and a small garden with exotic herbs of the region. The stone-covered walkway is as inviting as it is pretty, leading the way to your desired spa treatment.

As you step through the doors of the Spa Suite, you will feel no less amazed. With soft traditional music in the background, you’ll look out to a remarkable view through glass windows adorned with large, heavy draperies. Ask to disrobe in the bathroom area, and you will be delighted at the sight of the space. No words could describe the design and ambiance – you’ll have to see it to believe it. With a closed up toilet stall, other amenities like the shower, hot tub and Jacuzzi area is as inviting as the rest of the Spa Suite. You’ll get your chance to enjoy it with the time allotted for the Floral Bath session.

Ishan Spa provides six Spa Suites. Four of these suites are twin- or couple-sharing. Honeymooners or married couples especially enjoy this special amenity, as they get time alone to enjoy the Floral Bath together. Ishan Spa also provides two suites that can accommodate three individual at a time – a great option for friends who wish to share their spa experience together.

But what’s more inviting to a spa than the treatments they offer? At Ishan Spa, guests are guaranteed time well spent because Ishan Spa truly believes in providing the best spa treatment. Their therapists are of local Malaysian and Indonesian origin, properly trained and with many years of experience. Returning guests often opt to have their treatments with the same therapist as the last time, an action that pleases Ishan Spa management, as it shows great feedback and how truly memorable the services were to the guests. The therapists are often available, but calling ahead will guarantee that they are not booked for another spa engagement.

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Ishan Spa offers a selection of treatments for all adults and children above four years old. Some of these treatments are even suited for individuals with sunburnt skin, those in any stages of pregnancy, after delivery and post-surgery. Guests who’d like to have a taste of a combination of treatments are recommended to opt for any of Ishan Spa’s Spa Packages. They start from simple combinations for lighter treatments, to the most extraordinary and ultimate spa experience.

These are some of Ishan Spa’s special treatments:

Full Body Coffee Bean Scrub –

Imagine beginning the spa treatment with the aroma of coffee – as a scrub! The grinded coffee beans works well for exfoliation; to remove dead skin cells off your skin’s top-most layer. Your skin will become soft and supple after being rinsed off, and this immediate result stays with you for a few days after.

Homemade Yogurt with Banana Leaf Body Wrap –

After a thorough exfoliation process, your skin is then slathered with Ishan Spa’s homemade yogurt and covered with banana leaves. Banana leaf covering the skin may be something new to spa goers, but it is an exciting experience everyone should discover. Bear in mind of its magical property – to aid absorption of the healing benefits of yogurt.

Roasted Coconut Oil Ayurvedic Scalp Massage –

This massage, with the intent of providing your scalp relief of ache and stress, is utterly heavenly combined with the aroma of roasted coconut oil. Your therapist’s finger movements are designed to help promote hair growth, and to relieve headaches, fatigue and tension. Your head will feel lighter, and you should feel a sharper sense of concentration after this treatment.

Floral Bath –

Immerse yourself in this warm, fragrant bath water in Ishan Spa’s Jacuzzi after the body scrub and body wrap session. Strewn with fresh rose petals and drops of essential oils, the Floral Bath will be soothing and refreshing. Feel your skin as you rinse off remnants from the treatments, and discover the softer, silkier new you.

Hot Stone Massage –

To begin, the therapist performs the house specialty Aromatherapy Massage for an hour. Ishan Spa’s own unique Asian essential oil blend is used, with Olive Oil as a substitute for guests with sensitive skin. In the last 20 minutes of the session, hot river stones are placed on your back’s acupuncture points to relieve soreness of muscles, and rejuvenate the body.

Rejuvenating Facial and Mask –

Being extra careful with the treatment, your therapist will begin by asking the proper skin tone or skin type for your face. This ensures the right type of mask is used, and that it doesn’t cause your skin any irritations. Your face is gently cleansed and exfoliated, massaged and applied with mask. After this treatment, your face will feel smooth and silky to the touch.

Foot Pampering –

And for that extra special experience, try out this luxurious treatment for your feet. For this ½ hour session, your feet are gently cleaned and filed with a natural loofah. Sea salt is slathered and left, to relieve pain and improve circulation, before a special mung bean paste is applied to the feet. After being rinsed and towelled dry, your feet will be slathered with lotion and gently massaged. This treatment is also available as a package in Ishan Spa’s signature Plumeria package.

Whatever treatment you choose, your experience at Ishan Spa of Langkawi will be no less than magical. Visit www.ishan-spa-langkawi.com, and book your ultimate spa experience today!