- Famous Asian spas like the Mandarin Oriental offer such services as reflexology, an ancient Chinese healing form of triggering points on your hands and feet to refuel your body and give you more energy and inner balance. These spas also practice a variety of massages, including the Japanese Shiatsu massage, and use acupuncture to release energy spots.
- Ayurveda means "knowledge of life," and includes the five elements: earth, fire, water, air and ether. Depending on the spa, an Ayurvedic program may include a consultation on how to improve your lifestyle and better incorporate the elements as well as a specialized massage to relax the nervous system and get rid of toxins.
- Typically, Chinese medicine features a balance between the yin and yang through techniques such as acupuncture or foot reflexology. These techniques allow your energy pathways to open up as the technician touches different trigger points.