Nina Babel 
16 July 2012
Without a doubt,?THANN Sanctuary unconventional spa ranks highly in my personal black book.? The unorthodox dark painted walls and dim lit rooms are tastefully decorated by sanctuary-d?cor reminiscent of the ocean. Unlike some of the other A-list spas, this minimalist casual chic atmosphere that doesn?t have an assembly line of tourists waiting for spa services.
What makes this spa unique is that 90% of its locations worldwide are centrally located in shopping malls within the urban city center. Bangkok has 2 locations: Central World and Graysorn Plaza. The downside of being in the mall is your subject to mall hours.
So, if you really want to lose your mind, you cannot go wrong with booking?THANN Sanctuary?s 45 minute Aryuvedic Head Massage (Shirobhyanga) from the spa menu. I have absolutely no recollection of my out of body experience, but when I was awoken I knew the bliss of losing my mind was well worth it. I slowly slipped into a place of absolute Zen La-La land that had me feeling like I was walking on a cloud.
Another way to relive your THANN Sanctuary experience is through their THANN line of natural skincare spa products. The spa room has a variety of various signature THANN amenities to
sample before and after your treatment. In the end, this makes the shopping experience much easier. After my first purchase, I regretted not buying more, but now they have expanded with an?online store. My personal fave that I adore is the black rice grain soap with charcoal and rice scrub. ?The THANN staff is well versed and can recommend the best fit for your needs.
To make the most of your mind-blowing experience, pay particular attention to the?spa etiquette. Especially if you?re a first-timer, there are some important do?s and don?t to making or breaking your treatment. Most importantly, give yourself enough time to get settled in and select your essential oils, ask questions about the differences in treatments, check out their display of products, and sip some tea and relax.
Bonus Tip: With my spa treatment, my room had its own steam room and I had 30 min to relax after my treatment. Ask reception about this bonus feature to your appointment.
Book your appointment online and in advance. You can chance a walk-in appointment, but opt for this during the week opposed to waiting for the weekend.
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