The Aura of Ragasiya

By Diana Ningthoujam

There are spas and there are destination spas but Aura at The Park is certainly a place where I head to when in Chennai for shoots.

The dedicated team headed by the affable Anuradha provides rejuvenating packages for the body, mind and spirit through a mix of spa treatments, alternative therapies, fitness activities and healthy cuisine too, with her new inclusion of the Aura Wellness Menu.

As I walk through the spa perched on the 9th floor of the hotel, I can’t help but be engulfed by the peace and quiet of the place, although just a stones throw away from the maddening traffic at the Gemini flyover. My only grouse would be the clamour of staff who line the corridor and reception while a guest is flicking the spa menu.

Although they are adorable, a spa is meant to be a retreat that offers you respite from the crowds.

As I walk into the well appointed Ruby room, The Park’s design philosophy strikes me. Resplendent in deep reds and sheer fabrics the room engulfs your worries and transports you into a Moulin Rouge era.

As my therapist Remi from Mizoram begins my treatment called YOU & I, she reminds me that this is all about relaxation and assures me a destressing experience. Kneading my body with subtle touches and working the right pressure points with a choco-mint concoction she helps me fall in love with my being.

The fragrance teamed with the prospect of a glass of bubbly which the package includes helped me celebrate my years as a budding actress. Oh all those days of fun and tamashe! 
 
The massage ended with a nice pep talk from the therapist who told me how my skin was so supple and easy to massage. What followed next was truly luxurious, a soak in the whirlpool with drops of essential oil.

As I played around with the water and thought of my day ahead - I learnt one thing - You look your best when your destressed and as an actress, what better way to indulge away from the sets, studs and some salicious janta.