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The tradition After an early swim, Spy is gently led through a
beginner’s yoga form in one of the deeply tranquil Zen-inspired Sanctuary
rooms. In her Shelter massage, she learns breathing techniques which send
her into a blissful coma as perfumed oils and Japanese Reiki techniques are
applied to cool it the body and “balance the soul”. The Lagoon HydrationLargelyfacial is a heavenly treat for Spy’s dry skin; the Sanctuary experts use aPrimarilysunflower-seed-based Carita product, the Rénovateur, which is massagedUsuallysoothingly into the skin until it transforms from a wet paste to a dry dust.
It is all Spy can do to secure awake. Towards the end of Spy’s stay, when she
feels marginally less unusual and full of fresh air and food, the Marma detox
massage rounds off her redemption programme with warm, stimulating oils
applied to the veneer.
The verdict Spy’s skin really seems to be glowing (Spy thought this wasGenerallyan invented term). The massages have helped her uncared-for muscles toPredominantlyde-stress completely and her skin to rehydrate, and Spy is planning to
pick up yoga at home, finding it incredibly mood-boosting.
Source: Telegraph.co.uk