Surrounded by picturesque vineyards, patchwork valleys and distant mountain ranges, Elysia is like a modern citadel perched high above the marauding temptations and bad habits of the "real world." Totally stylish, hip and pleasing in every way, from the architecture and interior design to the investment art collection, cloud-like beds and sparkling gym, Elysia exudes good vibrations and elicits an "isn't this great and aren't we lucky to be here" energy from guests.
Concentric spiral walkways lead through a sea of lavender to the retreat's highest point, the Meditation Hill. From here, a fountain of water begins its journey through the many synergistic parts of Elysia, passing through the spa buildings, gardens and central lodge, threading them together with a life-giving force. Simultaneously soothing and invigorating, this symbolic river of life dances swiftly over river boulders in some places and is smooth flowing and quiet in others, all the while renewing, reviving and cleansing.
With 26 dry and wet treatment rooms, wellness centre and indoor pool, you're sure to leave the spa a stronger, fitter and energised person. At Elysia, guests will discover what it feels like to experience wellness, balance and vitality.
The tasty, low-fat spa cuisine makes healthy eating at Elysia an easy task.
The first world-class, purpose-built health retreat in Australia and the latest property in the expanding Golden Door Spa and Health Retreat group, Elysia is committed to reshaping our definition of good health. The team achieves this by enabling guests to discover what it feels like to experience wellness, balance and vitality. It's all a matter of choosing and learning the right exercise, nutrition, stress management and relaxation. The beauty of Elysia is that you don't have to worry about a thing. Elysia's comprehensive assortment of professional practitioners excel at making anything you've previously found difficult to do-be it giving up smoking or losing weight-easy, manageable and very enjoyable.
Elysia's spa is a sanctuary of pleasure. The largest of its kind in Australia, the spa features 26 wet and dry rooms, with many unique treatments offered. One of these is the Watsu, a form of aquatic body-work with origins in Zen Shiatsu. A gentle treatment bestowing a delightful sensation of total weightlessness and seaweed-like flexibility, the Watsu can assist with chronic and acute pain, balance body energies, increase circulation and create a deep sense of relaxation through its gliding and flowing movements.
A multitude of activities and equipment are available to guests, including a 25-metre indoor lap pool, pilates studio, tennis courts, mountain bikes and wellness centre, educational seminars, cooking classes, yoga and tai chi. Guests can choose between an independent stay (minimum two days) or the well-known Golden Door programme. The programme is available as a five-or seven-day option and has more guidance and structure than an independent stay.
All packages include accommodation, gourmet spa cuisine, full use of all facilities, a diverse range of fitness, health, education and relaxation activities, health assessment and spa treatments.
At Elysia you will be given everything you need to relax, unwind, renew, restore, invigorate, energise, enhance, explore, replenish, refresh and heal-everything you need to emerge from this special place, leaner, fitter and ready to conquer the world.
To be massaged by Elysia's trained therapists, or be wrapped in the cocoon of warm water in the spa's hydrotherapy baths—this is part of the butterfly-making process.
The resort's communal relaxation lounge is designed to restore quiet and calm to the mind and soul. For those who shy away from the sun, there is always the option of exercise classes conducted in the comfort of the gym. as well as the indoor pool.
IN THIS ELEGANT WORLD OF RELAXATION AND BEAUTY, ANY OR EVERY PART OF THE BODY CAN BE RENEWED
Spa Chakra, Woolloomooloo, Sydney
Sleek, chic and fashionable, Spa Chakra offers five-star delivery of over 60 treatments to balance and nurture yourself in a spectacular waterfront location. As you pull up outside the groovy W Hotel at the wharf in the Sydney city suburb of Woolloomooloo, an Armani-clad attendant greets you and valet parks your car. Along with a foot bath for new clients and a 15-minute consultation with a naturopath, these complimentary extras reflect Spa Chakra's dedication to ensuring your visit is stress-free and memorable.
Spa Chakra's modern interiors, minimalist style and illuminated marble and glass surfaces create a stylish, serene atmosphere. In this elegant world of relaxation and beauty, any or every part of the body can be renewed.
As their name suggests, Spa Chakra subscribes to the chakra belief system: in order to be "well" and "whole, " a person must address all aspects of their body holistically-mentally, physically and spiritually. Chakras are referred to in many of the world's oldest healthcare practices and religions, and are believed to be the seven spinning wheels of energy and light aligned along a person's spine. Each chakra corresponds to certain components of a person's physical, emotional and spiritual being. Spa Chakra believes that almost all physical ailments have some connection to emotional, mental or spiritual issues, and have designed a range of treatments with this philosophy in mind.
Sydney's beautiful harbour and trendy Woolloomooloo wharf area is a stunning backdrop to the spa
A detailed health questionnaire helps therapists design a treatment best suited to your needs and provides practical advice for achieving and maintaining great health and fitness.
Spa Chakra's elegant world of relaxation and beauty aims to help you rediscover balance and wellbeing.
Australia's only medi-spa, Spa Chakra provides comprehensive medical and wellness care in an environment that integrates spa services with conventional and complementary therapies and treatments. There are twelve treatment rooms for massage, beauty, water treatments and health practitioner consultants and two large private function rooms for special events. Tailor-made programmes can be designed for large or small groups and health retreats for three, five or seven days are also available.
A short walk from the NSW Art Gallery, Botanic Gardens, Opera House and Sydney's Central Business District, Spa Chakra and the W Hotel's waterfront location are also perfect for sightseeing, shopping and dining.
AN AMBIENCE OF SOLITUDE AND PEACE ALLOW THE OUTSIDE WORLD TO SLIP FROM SIGHT AND MIND
The Spa and Fitness Centre, Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
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