By Delphine
You must confess that it is difficult to let it go and even more to let go your smartphone more than 10 mins (except maybe for sleeping, maybe…). Your iPad is on duty every evening and if you haven’t received a WhatsApp or a FB post before 9am, it means high-level stress. OK, it is time to UNPLUG !!!
So when I’ve learned that the Oriental Spa was launching a Digital Detox treatment, I ran (and dread it a bit…). But I had to try. And a Landmark treatment is always a pleasure anyway.
As soon as I arrive, I quickly check all my emails, post one pic on IG, and let my friends know I won’t answer for the next 2 hours. Now I am ready….almost. A nice cup of ginger-honey tea helps to relax, but when I have to surrender my smartphone and hide it in a cute pouch in the locker, some drops of sweat appears... In exchange, they give me some pencils and coloring pages, so I won’t get bored in the relaxation room. And it actually works! Before the treatment, I am so concentrated on my yellow and red drawings, I don’t hear the therapist coming.
The massage last for 90 minutes and focus on head, hands, eyes, neck and shoulders : parts of our body which over-worked when we are glued to our screens. 2 crystal stones are positioned in my hands to annihilate the electro waves. Rose essential oils help to unwind. I feel totally out of the world… it’s incredible.
To smoothly come back to reality, the relaxation room is perfect with its nice music, fresh drinks, healthy snacks and lifestyle magazines. I just want to stay here….away from my tablet. Magical !
Landmark Mandarin Oriental Spa
15 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong
+852 2132 0188
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/landmark/luxury-spa/
Opening hours :
8h-23h
Digital Detox Retreat:
1 hour 30 mins : $1,600 (weekday)/ $1,750 (weekend)
1 hour (without the Foot Ritual) Price: $1,250 / $1,300
Spa treatment prices are subject to 10% service charge.
You must confess that it is difficult to let it go and even more to let go your smartphone more than 10 mins (except maybe for sleeping, maybe…). Your iPad is on duty every evening and if you haven’t received a WhatsApp or a FB post before 9am, it means high-level stress. OK, it is time to UNPLUG !!!
So when I’ve learned that the Oriental Spa was launching a Digital Detox treatment, I ran (and dread it a bit…). But I had to try. And a Landmark treatment is always a pleasure anyway.
As soon as I arrive, I quickly check all my emails, post one pic on IG, and let my friends know I won’t answer for the next 2 hours. Now I am ready….almost. A nice cup of ginger-honey tea helps to relax, but when I have to surrender my smartphone and hide it in a cute pouch in the locker, some drops of sweat appears... In exchange, they give me some pencils and coloring pages, so I won’t get bored in the relaxation room. And it actually works! Before the treatment, I am so concentrated on my yellow and red drawings, I don’t hear the therapist coming.
The massage last for 90 minutes and focus on head, hands, eyes, neck and shoulders : parts of our body which over-worked when we are glued to our screens. 2 crystal stones are positioned in my hands to annihilate the electro waves. Rose essential oils help to unwind. I feel totally out of the world… it’s incredible.
To smoothly come back to reality, the relaxation room is perfect with its nice music, fresh drinks, healthy snacks and lifestyle magazines. I just want to stay here….away from my tablet. Magical !
Landmark Mandarin Oriental Spa
15 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong
+852 2132 0188
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/landmark/luxury-spa/
Opening hours :
8h-23h
Digital Detox Retreat:
1 hour 30 mins : $1,600 (weekday)/ $1,750 (weekend)
1 hour (without the Foot Ritual) Price: $1,250 / $1,300
Spa treatment prices are subject to 10% service charge.