According to research by SpaFinder Magazine , the Indian spa industry currently boasts over 2,300 spas, which represents about USD $384 million annually, and that’s only a tiny portion of the global $60 billion plus core economy.
Tourism to places like India and other Asian continents are continuing to increase, and now, India is poised to attract significantly more western tourists and continue to develop its own vibrant spa market.
Spa Finder presented a top ten of Indian spa trends. Here are the 5 that caught my eye.
Yoga, Ayurveda & Alternative healing continue to be big business
Yoga and ayurveda have been …read more

This is a perfect workshop for introducing first timers and for more experienced folk to enjoy the quieter side of the practice. Restorative yoga is a receptive practice in which the body is passive throughout the experience, weightlessly supported by props as the muscles extend and relax into subtle postures. This 2.5 hour workshop will allow you to enjoy a full restorative session, complete with sound and aromatherapy to deepen your experience. Also, you will learn the fundamentals of restorative yoga: how to create a home environment, use props and breath-work, and how to find a sequence that’s right for …read more

Amy Darland, Melissa Ferst and Kary Chendo are three Northern California women who began INTERNATIONALORANGE (IO), a day spa and yoga studio in June of 2002.  This San Fransisco treat named itself after the orange vermilion paint of the famous Golden Gate Bridge, and chose a coordinating mission statement of “Be A Bridge To Your Better Side”.
Specializing in a full range of spa services and yoga classes, the 4,200 square foot space also boasts of men’s and women’s stream rooms, a lounge area with its own fireplace, and a gorgeous 700-square-foot redwood sundeck.
When you enjoy 2 spa treatments during your visit (massages, facials or body treatments …read more