Mandarin Oriental, Sanya
Learn the art of tai chi from the hotel’s resident Shaolin kung fu master during the spa’s Hua Yuan Journey. A tai chi session – known to help clear the mind – is then followed by an acupressure massage, which ensures that qi, or vital energy, flows smoothly throughout the body. The journey is meant to resolve issues like sinusitis, bloating and insomnia.
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The Langham, Shanghai
Chuan Spa’s TCM-driven treatment menu is inspired by the principles of wu xing, the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water. A quick questionnaire before the treatment will determine which element you are – and therefore which essential oils should be used. Give ho guan (cupping), moxibustion or acupuncture a try in one of the relaxing spa suites.
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The Puxuan Resort and Spa, Beijing
The 90-minute signature Energy Rhythms ritual stimulates different types of energy depending on the time of day you do it – in the morning, it awakens yang energy to get you ready for the day, while at night it promotes relaxing yin energy. Each session begins with a facial using gua sha, a technique that detoxifies and improves elasticity.