Thirteen ways to find your chill in a world gone madβfrom deep tissue massages to light therapy to, uh, letting someone put their hands in your mouth. Luckily, we live in a city where there are equally as many ways to chill back out. From high-end body treatments that soothe the soul to surreally serene sound-bathing to sumptuous cedar tub soaks, consider this your ultimate guide to finding a moment of peace in these chaotic times.
Nowhere but the Willow Stream would mud and salt feel like such luxurious balms. An invigorating hemp-and-sea-salt scrub is applied with fresh seaweed before your full-body massage with cedar-and-orange infused Canadian Wilderness oil; the experience wraps up with a grounding foot mask of glacial clay and an ooh-that-tingles scalp massage. Saunas and steam rooms are available, too. Proponents of the practice say it brings you into a deep meditative state that might only otherwise be achieved after hours or even years of dedicated practice.
Lay down on the heated amethyst tourmaline pad, eyes closed, and take in the gentle nature sounds from provided noise-cancelling headphones: the bright white lights from the Lucia will pulsate and intensify, causing you to see a vivid kaleidoscope of colours not unlike a psychedelic trip while your thoughts blissfully wander. A warning to those looking for a passive, less stimulating experienceβthis might not be for you.
But for those wishing to tap into their subconscious, spark their creativity and accelerate their meditative practice, this light therapy could be the ticket. In the temple-like private suite, a roomy infinity bath awaits, filled to the brim with relaxing Lola Apothecary rose milkβthe ideal medium for melting your cares away and giving big Cleopatra vibes.
But this is no ordinary tub: optional colour-changing lighting helps put you in a minute meditative trance. This dreamy state carries through into your massage signalled by a hand bell, because time does not exist in this space , which incorporates warm rose quartz crystals, soothing oils and hot towels to dissolve away any remaining stress. Then, turn your attention to your breathwork as you step into your eucalyptus steam shower, followed by a tea service choose from a variety of organic teas, from herbal to black that awaits to transition you out of your blissful haze and back to relaxed reality.
