Sakura sensations
As Japan prepares to welcome the spring with the blooming of exquisite pale pink cherry blossoms, Thais too can experience the wonders of this beautiful sakura flower with the 75-minute Miracle of Sakura treatment at The Okura Spa, available from April until the end of June.
The Sakura flower has great symbolism in Japan where cherry blossoms are likened to clouds as they bloom en masse across the country each year. Celebrated with picnics under the blossoms, a practice known as hanami, the flowers are also associated with the ephemeral or transient nature of life, reminding us to seize our opportunities and to enjoy what nature has to offer.
Nowhere is that better encapsulated than in The Miracle of Sakura treatment (Bt3,000), which begins with the gentle Sakura body scrub to exfoliate and make the skin soft and supple while protecting it with its strong antioxidants that strengthen the body’s ability to fight against oxidative damage.
The second part of the Miracle of Sakura treatment is a back, neck and shoulder massage using Sakura massage oil. Guaranteed to ease stress and revive tired muscles, the massage leaves you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
The Okura Spa is located on the 25th floor of Okura Prestige Bangkok on Wittayu Road, adjacent to Ploenchit BTS. It is open daily from 10am till 10pm. Book a treatment at (02) 687 9000 or email [email protected]
