It’s time to book that plane ticket to Langkawi.
One can never say no to a tropical getaway. This month, my thirst for adventure brought me to the beautiful Langkawi island–an hour’s plane ride from Kuala Lumpur. As the plane descended, the warm tropical breeze welcomed me with open arms—a sign of scorching good weather on the island.
For this month’s edition of Wellness Wednesday, I checked into the beautiful St. Regis Langkawi. As I marvelled at the beauty of its architecture, every corner of the hotel fuses the essence of a European mansion with Middle Eastern touches. However, just like any holiday destination, I took the term ‘relaxation’ severely by booking myself a trip to the St. Regis Spa.
A quick escape to the St. Regis Spa, Langkawi
As I entered the serene atmosphere of the St. Regis Spa, a calming scent of essential oils greeted me, instantly easing my tension. The soft sounds of water trickling in the background created an idyllic ambience to set the start of a perfect adventure.
The therapist welcomed me with a warm smile and guided me to a room where I could fill in my particulars before escorting me to my assigned treatment room. While they do offer a series of wellness and massages on the menu, I opted for something more traditional–the Urutan Malaysia. Perfect for those who crave relaxation in the mind and body, this treatment is excellent for releasing any tension and revitalising the body holistically.
As soon as I got myself changed, my therapist explained the treatment and every process perfectly. As someone who constantly finds herself burning the midnight oil, I requested for my therapist to focus on my neck, shoulders and legs. Before settling onto the massage table, my therapist began the treatment with a relaxing foot bath, setting the stage for a rejuvenating experience. Once that was done, I settled on to the massage table, feeling the soft linens envelop me in comfort.
The 120-minute massage begins with a guided Qi Gong breathing technique, which sets my mind at ease. The therapist starts with gentle strokes, gradually increasing pressure to release the knots in my shoulders and back. I feel every muscle unwind as she skilfully targets my tense areas. Each movement brings a wave of relaxation. With each breath, I sank deeper into tranquillity, falling into a deep slumber.
As the massage progressed, the therapist incorporated soothing techniques that worked wonders on my tired limbs. The blend of firm pressure and gentle kneading transported me to a state of pure bliss.
Just like that, the hour passed by, and my session was over. I floated out of the room, feeling light and invigorated. I was guided to the lounge, where I got to unwind with a cup of tea–champagne is available, too– and was offered to pick up any light snacks to indulge in after the session.
At that moment, all I could think about was the calmness that washed over my mind and soul. If you decide to visit Langkawi, I highly recommend visiting The St. Regis Spa. With its exceptional service and skilled therapists, you will feel exceptional. Trust us on this.
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All images credited to The St. Regis Langkawi
