Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara
With its chic, nature-inspired interiors and suite of wellness offerings, Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara is a fabulous facility befitting of its coastal California home. Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa recently completed a tip-to-toe refresh to the tune of $60 million, which included the debut of California’s first Miraval-branded spa.
Every inch of the posh property was designed with intention. The calming, Instagram-worthy interiors are as rejuvenating as the treatments themselves, promoting relaxation and mindfulness throughout. Studios provide plenty of space for yoga, meditation and other wellness activities focused on achieving balance. A newly refurbished adults-only pool offers a serene spot for post-treatment reflection and just the place to round out a holistic escape.
- You won’t find any superfluous design details here. Purposefully placed crystals, cairns and mandalas adoring the entry and reception were selected for their cleansing energy, inviting a sense of calm from the moment you set foot in the Carlsbad spa.
- Inspired by the nearby Batiquitos Lagoon, the Batiquitos Sanctuary features a walkway lined with circular arches draped in jasmine plants that transport you from inside the spa to the outdoor treatment cabanas.
- Miraval’s ethos centers around mindfulness and its wellness offerings and treatments follow suit. Ayurveda, chakra balancing, holistic skincare, reflexology and reiki are available here.
- If you’re looking to shake up your fitness routine, try an aerial yoga or bungee fitness class in Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara’s studio.
- In keeping with the theme of holistic wellness, Miraval offers a handful of culinary-focused classes that can be booked in conjunction with your treatment. After your deep-tissue massage, try your hand at salsa mixing or smoothie making for a little spark of mindful inspiration.
- Influenced by Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara’s coastal setting, the signature Ocean Song ritual is a sublime way to succumb to relaxation. The 100-minute journey begins with a rosemary sea salt exfoliation, followed by a birch- and magnesium-infused bath, a muscle-melting massage and a singing bowl meditation to close things out.
- For a twist on the typical massage offerings, opt for the San Diego spa’s Naga Thai massage. Your therapist hangs from silks, applying pressure with the toes for a deeper, muscle-releasing massage.
- Active types should go for the spa’s exclusive Warrior’s Recovery. Warm herbal poultices are applied to sore muscles before a deep tissue massage and guided stretching leave you feeling agile and ready for your next adventure.
- With the Vasudhara aquatic massage, guided stretches are performed as you float nearly weightless in body-temperature water, accompanied by soothing vibrations pumped through underwater speakers.
- Facials err on the holistic side, featuring natural ingredients like argan oil, manuka honey and aloe to achieve pro-level results without invasive measures.
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