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The Alqvimia method of therapy starts with
side of the Pyrenees and is known for its natural
products created lovingly to balance the mind,
body, and soul.
Lizcano explains why natural has become the
new luxury, and how he conceptualised this unique
brand: “I was in a spiritual quest when I was 24.
I travelled to North India, and I found my guru.
I find Indian culture to be very profound, filled
with beauty and refinement. I must have been
connected to this place in one of my past lives
because it feels like a homecoming, every time.
My brand, Alqvimia, was created with a spiritual
vision. The word ‘Alqvimia’ means transformation.
Now, the universe has three dimensions–physical,
energy, and light or consciousness. Alqvimia
aims to unite all three to bring out the luminosity
in each one of you; ultimately, real beauty is
connected to light.”
According to Lizcano, if you’re not healthy, you
can’t be truly beautiful. This is where his exclusive
essential oils come to play. He says, the power of
flowers and their aromas have healing properties,
and if used in the right manner, they can balance
and restore one’s mind, body, and spirit.
I get a whiff of Bulgarian rose oil, which is
known to open up the heart chakra and is a
symbol of feminine energy. Then, I sniff Jasmin
oil, which instantly puts me in a daze–a feeling of
sensuousness and comfort washes over me. Lastly,
I breathe in the fresh aroma of Neroli, which is
known to heal psychological wounds.
Guests can enjoy
a soothing a polarity test to check one’s energy balance (yin
reflexology and yang), followed by a biological age test to
treatment here. determine one’s metabolic age, physical health,
and condition. I take the polarity test and find
out that my sacral chakra is blocked. Based on
the result, Lizcano suggests I go for an Ayurvedic
spa treatment at the spa where the therapist uses
the Queen of Egypt body oil by Alqvimia to
balance my chakras.
The tranquil spa is filled with natural light and is
spread over 1,115 square metres, adjoining a natural
forest. Bejewelled with water bodies, the spa is
#TNLPicks carefully designed so as to instill a sense of relaxation
The 60-minute and promote the true essence of well-being.
aromatherapy is I am offered a hot cup of coriander water,
a relaxing affair. which is known to balance one’s pita dosha. My
The blissful masseuse, Marty from Mizoram, escorts me to the
aroma of natural therapy room. I sit on a comfortable chair next to a
oils extracted
from herbs large window that opens up to a sprawling garden,
and flowers and I dip my feet in a copper vessel. Marty gently
soothe washes my feet with lukewarm water, prepping
your senses. me for the therapy. I lie on the therapy bed in
face-down position to experience one of the most
soothing massages I’ve ever had. A combination
of long and soft strokes coupled with careful
kneading of my back and shoulders leaves me
feeling refreshed, polished, and supple.
The resort extends this concept to my plate,
ensuring all my senses are awakened. Over two
days, I sample some enchanting and healthy
The property delicacies at their restaurant, Anant Mahal. My
has outdoor favourite is the Ayurvedic thali. By the end of the
pools to
pamper guests. trip, I can safely say, I do achieve ‘sukh’ in a matter
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