THAI HERBAL HEAT COMPRESS

AYUTHAYA THE ROYAL THAI SPA

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SIGNATURE THAI HOSPITALITY

The Land of Smiles is renowned for its warm reception of guests and traditional remedies. If you’re feeling in need of a little R&R, yet cannot spare the time to take a weekend trip to Thailand, experience your share of authentic Thai spa treatments at Ayuthaya the Royal Thai Spa.

HEALING TOUCH

With an extensive menu of services, all treatments are based on Thai healing rituals. For example, the Thai Herbal Heat Compress, one of its signature treatments, is an age-old holistic treatment that helps sync up the body and mind. Commonly practised in Thailand for centuries, this method involves applying a heated pouch of herbs onto aching areas in a firm, tapping motion. On top of alleviating muscle tension, the heat also improves skin’s absorption of herbal ingredients and draws out impurities from the body.

A TREAT FOR YOUR SENSES

Thanks to its ability to relax stiff muscles, the Thai Herbal Heat Compress is often paired with its signature Royal Thai Massage, $168 for 60 minutes, which focuses on pressure points, muscles and ligaments to release tension and bring about improved energy flow. The heated compress also contains ingredients such as camphor and menthol, which help to decongest a stuffy nose and invigorate your mind. All you have to do is lie down, and feel the ache and tension melt away.

Thai Herbal Heat Compress is $88 for 30 minutes. Available at Ayuthaya the Royal Thai Spa, #03-03 Rendezvous Hotel Singapore, Tel: 6233 9180; Treetops Executive Residences, Tel: 6233 7366.

For more information, visit http://www.ayuthayaspa.com