European Spa magazine - Spring 2022 Issue

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Industry Intelligence Sound in Spas

Spa operators building on sound foundations How wellness providers are adding sound to their treatment offering Expanding the use of sound to enhance the delivery of relaxing and healing experiences within spas is leading to many innovative collaborations. At Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel and Spa in Glasgow, DJ Brian d’Souza (aka Auntie Flo) collaborated to create a biophilic sound meditation soundtrack that is used in a ‘forest bathing’ room within the hotel. Known as La Chambre Verte, this is an immersive experience exploring the psychological and physical benefits of biophilic design and therapeutic sound in a room filled with plants, which can be enjoyed alongside CBD rituals from product partner La Rue Verte. Elsewhere, luxury wellness brand Six Senses offers a range of sound-based therapies at its resorts around the world. At Six Senses Douro Valley, Portugal, a 20-minute underwater sensory experience called Float Your Troubles Away has guests supported on the water Clockwise from top: La Chambre Verte at Kimpton Blythswood Square was created in collaboration with La Rue Verte (below); Six Senses Dubai offers a dedicated sound suite

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