Wellness & Spa

Vedana-spa-Pilgrimage-Village

It is very important for us that our guests feel a sense of peace and harmony during and beyond their stay at Pilgrimage Village. The ever present nature and subtle environment design is the ideal setting for a soothing and relaxing experience for both the mind and the body. We offer a daily complimentary wellness program including yoga and tai chi, a perfect way to start a gorgeous day.

Tai chi

The ancient art of tai chi – a “meditation in motion” – promotes serenity through gentle movements – connecting the mind and body. In Vietnamese, the words mean cultivating (tai) energy (chi) – yet the derivation is said to be from the Chinese ‘t’ai chi ch’uan’ meaning supreme ultimate boxing. For thousands of years, the Vietnamese people have practixed tai chi for their physical & psychological wellbeing. It is a way of life bringing ourselves and the universe in total harmony. It can be practiced by virtually anyone regardless of age or health.

Yoga

Yoga is an integration of physical, mental and emotional exercises designed to balance and unify the mind, body, and spirit. The goal of yoga is to bring the yogini closer to the divine – to attain perfect spiritual insight and tranquility during practice. Hence, the sanskrit word yoga literally means yoke, meaning to unite or attach to the divine. Yoga strengthens, promotes flexibility, tones the body, enhances vitality, alleviates stress, cultivates balance, and calms the mind. The yoga style we teach is a Vinyasa flow from one Hatha yoga posture to another, synchronising the breath with each movement. We welcome all levels from beginner upwards.

Chakra balancing

There are 7 main chakras or energy centres represented by colours. Each chakra impacts our physical, mental and spiritual health. How you feel, think and ultimately the choices you make will impact your chakras and make you who you are at the present moment. Cleansing of the chakras, both mentally & physically, energises and restores them. Specific yoga postures are used in this chakra cleansing class.

Complimentary program

Tai Chi	7:00am – 7:30am	daily
Vinyasa yoga	7:30 – 8:30am	daily

*prebooking necessary / program subject to change on short notice / 10 person per class maximum

** private classes available, surcharge applies

Spa

Vedanā means feeling or sensation in sanskrit. In Buddhist philosophy, an awareness and concentrated focus on Vedanā leads to enlightenment and the end of suffering. It is our intention to provide you with a memorable pleasant feeling or sensation that you take home with you, and remember forever in your heart.

Vedanā Wellness & Spa brings you an experience of spa life which we define as LUSH: Luxurious, Unpretentious, Sustainable and Healthy.

We use 100% natural ingredients that we carefully source, handle and blend, making sure there are no chemical or artificial components in our spa treatments. Where possible, we derive all spa products from our herb garden or locally from sustainable sources fresh from the markets in the morning. All our treatments are pure in style and substance, offering the unique flavours of Hue, Vietnam.

Wellbeing is promoted via relaxing elements in the spa design. Before or after the spa treatments, guests may stay in the spa to enjoy the jacuzzi, sauna and herbal steam or rest in grass-roofed shalas whilst sipping on our complimentary signature tea. All body treatments are enhanced with therapeutic essential oils.

Our goal is to indulge guests with a unique kind of spa experience, one that touches them in a way that evokes happy memories of Vietnam, yet also designed to relax, rejuvenate and restore via our highly trained spa professionals.
It is our belief that everyone we encounter is a gift. We are grateful for your gift, and hope that you will receive ours of care and appreciation with our compliments. We wish you a lush Vedanā experience.

Spa Treatment Menu

The vedanā experience

Any scrub, wrap or body treatment may be swapped for another from the spa menu provided it is in the same category, price and duration. Please request at the time of booking.

The oriental experience
The boreh cocoon body wrap
The Vietnamese body treatment
Hue traditional hair treatment with soap-berry extract
2 hours 15

The complete detox
Green tea transformer body scrub
Aromatherapy facial for your skin type
The detox body treatment
2 hours 40

Vedanā aroma sensation(*)
The coffee rejuvenation body scrub
Aromatherapy facial for your skin type
Aromatherapy body treatment
Scalp treatment
3 hours

Early day special (before 2pm)
Body treatment of choice
Scrub or wrap of choice
Scalp treatment, foot acupressure
or Hue traditional hair treatment
2 hours 10

Vedanā sensation
Body treatment of choice
Body scrub
Foot acupressure or scalp treatment
2 hours

Vietnamese bliss (*)
Body treatment of choice
Body scrub
Facial of choice
Acupressure, hair treatment, hand care
or scalp treatment
3 hours

Tranquility (*)
Orange revitalization body scrub
Swedish body treatment
Aromatherapy facial for your skin type
Hand care
3 hours

just for men (*)
Green tea transformer body scrub
Aromatherapy facial for your skin type
Classical thai body work
Foot acupressure
3 hours

Vedanā ultimate escape (*)
Fresh fruit revivification body wrap
Vietnamese body treatment
Revitalizing aromatherapy facial
Hue traditional hair treatment with soap-berry extract
indulgent flower petal bath
4 hours

(*) a light meal is served during or after your treatments.

Lovers romantic packages (for two persons)

Lover’s perfect vedanā escape (*)
Herbal mobilization body scrub
Source of youth body wrap
Aromatherapy body treatment
Aromatherapy facial for your skin type for him & her
Pedicure & manicure for him & her
Indulgent flower petal bath
5 hours

True romance
Fresh fruit revivification body wrap
The Vietnamese body treatment
Scalp treatment
Pedicure & manicure for him & her
Lovers romantic interlude – vedanā style
4 hours

Vedanā spa dreaming
The boreh cocoon body wrap
Aromatherapy facial for your skin type for him & her
The Vietnamese body treatment
Foot acupressure
Indulgent flower petal bath
4 hours

Body treatment

The Vietnamese
This traditional Vietnamese healing therapy combines gentle strokes with specific focus on pressure points. Suction cupping releases toxins and brings blood-flow to stagnant skin and muscles. Experience the ultimate in wellbeing and rejuvenation.
1 hour or 1.5 hours

The detox
A whole body treatment designed specifically to cleanse the body and purge the muscles of toxins, complemented with Vietnamese herbal tea. It facilitates healing, detoxification and supports the immune system.
1 hour or 1.5 hours

The Swedish

A classical whole body treatment designed to relax the body with long, gliding strokes that help to increase circulation, increase overall flexibility and reduce tension; a true sensation.
1 hour or 1.5 hours

Aromatherapy
A body therapy using essential oils for an uplifting & luxurious aromatic experience, it is designed to relax tired and sore muscles whilst uplifting the spirit. Aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years for relaxation. The Vedana signature essential oil is cajuput, produced locally.
1 hour or 1.5 hours

Deep tissue body therapy
A combination of deep tissue work, trigger point therapy & energetic balancing using pressure on specific areas of tension or pain.
1.5 hours

The Thai
A fully-clothed, flowing & stretching full body treatment using acupressure on meridian energy lines. Harmonizing and energizing.
1 hour or 1.5 hours

Hot stone therapy
Muscles are pre-treated with the heated stones; water-treated stones are placed at specific sites on the body to promote relaxation. An ancient tradition that promotes deep muscle and tissue relaxation, it relieves pain, improves circulation and calms the psyche.
80 minutes

Deep tissue back treatment
Firm pressure is applied to the back muscles using hands, fingertips, knuckles, elbows and forearms, stimulates body tissues. It relieves pain or tension, and promotes relaxation.
50 minutes

Scalp treatment
This releases tension in the forehead and scalp areas, stimulates mental function, promotes hair growth. using therapeutic essential oils for your individual scalp condition and hair type. It’s a great way to keep hair looking youthful and shining.
30 minutes

Foot acupressure
It is based on the ancient art of applying pressure to different points on the feet relating to specific organs and glands in the body. It promotes improved circulation, relaxation and energy balance.
40 minutes

Indian head treatment
These Aryuvedic head and neck techniques relieve tension headaches, eyestrain, ear problems, insomnia, neck and shoulder stiffness, hair loss, mental anxiety and fatigue. Overall, it improves concentration and generates feelings of wellbeing.
50 minutes

Facials

All products contain 100% natural, alcohol-free active ingredients, freshly extracted aloe, and synergistic blends of therapeutic-grade essential oils. Free from petrochemicals, artificial fragrances, synthetic colourings and preservatives, and unnecessary fillers, we offer a concentrate of nature to enrich your life with the endless benefits of pure botanicals.

Revitalizing aromatherapy facial
Using a synergy of essential oils, designed to hydrate and nurture dry or mature skin, enhances skin suppleness, while promoting smoothness. Skin appears younger and more radiant.
1 hour

Calming aromatherapy facial
A unique skin rejuvenating clay cleanser harnesses botanical essential oils to soothe, nurture and nourish sensitive skin which then feels softer, smoother, and younger in appearance.
1 hour

Detoxifying aromatherapy facial
Designed to purify oily or acne-prone skin, a synergy blend of astringent essential oils clears congested pores while rejuvenating, balancing and toning skin. The skin appears clearer, young and healthy.
1 hour

Refreshing aromatherapy facial
Designed to correct & maintain natural moisture levels in normal or combination skin, this therapy improves complexion and promotes younger-looking skin. It then feels firmer, smoother and more radiant in appearance.
1 hour

Vedanā special facial lifting therapy treatment
A facial lifting technique developed by our technical experts specifically to reverse aging: a series of short and long strokes in combination with various energetic finger movements stimulates blood circulation and activates facial muscles, thus strengthening and energizing them. This in turn causes the skin to tighten and firm up, look youthful and feel alive.
90 minutes

Body scrub

Vedanā signature – orange revitalization
An aromatic fusion of fresh whole orange, rice and milk cleanses & detoxes the skin, treats pimples/ acne and is known for its anti-inflammatory faculties to prevent wrinkles/ premature ageing. Your skin will have a natural glow & radiance – feeling soft, smooth & healthy.
40 minutes

Green tea transformer
Exfoliating green tea with mineral salts & extra virgin olive oil soothes and protects skin from environmental factors and free radicals, both contributors to skin ageing. Antioxidant-rich green tea reduces redness/ skin irritation, leaving skin clear and calm.
40 minutes

Herbal mobilization
Stimulating ginger, energising cinnamon and anti-inflammatory turmeric create a decadent aromatic skin-tightening effect. Ancient herbal skin cleansers, ground rice & extra virgin olive oil remove dead skin cells, leaving your skin refreshed and moisturised.
40 minutes

The coffee rejuvenation
For coffee lovers – exfoliating freshly-ground coffee beans remove dead skin. Locally-produced honey moisturizes and encourages new cell growth. This antioxidant refresher leaves your skin feeling rejuvenated.
40 minutes

Body wraps

Vedanā signature – tamarind oatmeal harmonization
Popular in the Indochina, fragrant tamarind is rich in vitamin C. Fused with oatmeal & yogurt, our exotic signature blend gently removes dead skin, reduces inflammation, smoothes & whitens the skin. It offers a refreshing vitamin boost.
50 minutes

Fresh fruit revivification
A sensational tropical fruit mix of fresh dragon fruit, aloe vera, papaya & pineapple removes toxins, reduces inflammation, cleanses and revitalizes the skin. Active enzymes and antioxidants provide nutrition for dull/ dry skin. Skin feels soft, fresh and fragrant.
50 minutes

Source of youth
Freshly ground coconut with turmeric and carrot cleanses, moisturizes, and nourishes skin, promoting regeneration of cells and skin health. Finally an essential oil blend is applied, leaving the skin feeling silky smooth, supple and hydrated.
50 minutes

The boreh cocoon
From the island of the gods, the Balinese boreh is an aromatic blend of heated exotic spices, eucalyptus leaf, coral powder, lemon, betel leaf & olive oil to stimulate circulation. It is traditionally used as a deep heating treatment for muscle pain and aches.
50 minutes

Tropical sunburn soother
Soothing & cooling, this hydrating treatment is exactly what you’ll need after an excessive sun exposure. Fresh aloe vera, cucumber and geranium essential oil known for their skin healing properties are applied, making the treatment refreshing, repairing and healing.
50 minutes

Nail care

Deluxe manicure
Your nails and cuticles will be filed and shaped, followed by a hydrating massage of the hands & arms with a nourishing cream to restore natural moisture and improve the texture of your skin, nail polish applied upon request.

Deluxe pedicure
Transform your feet with our nail and cuticle care, then relax and enjoy a foot and lower leg massage to soften and nourish your skin while boosting your circulation – relieving tired or swollen feet, nail polish applied upon request.

Ladies combined deluxe manicure & pedicure

Men’s deluxe manicure

Men’s deluxe pedicure

Men’s combined deluxe manicure & pedicure

Hair care

Hue traditional hair treatment with soap-berry extract
A hue specialty, soap berry gently cleanses and conditions hair and scalp. Soap berries have been used as ayurvedic remedies for hair, scalp, and skin conditions for thousands of years – including damaged hair, preventing hair loss, eczema, psoriasis, dandruff, preventing lice, and even for migraines. Saponin-rich soap berry relieves itching and softens the scalp. It promotes hair growth; it is moisturising, antibacterial and restorative. You’ll leave with shining hair and feeling sensational!

Hair shampoo & conditioning

Children’s hair cut

Women’s hair cut

Men’s hair cut

Men’s facial shaving

Eye brow shaping

Bath

Lovers romantic interlude – vedanā style
A special occasion to remember your vedanā time – includes a lover’s flower bath perfumed with vanilla essential oil, a bottle of sparkling wine & candlelight. Gently seductive, tranquil and sure to ignite passion – a vedanā romance awaits you now.

Indulgent flower petal bath
Unwind and drift away in this self-indulgent and pampering bath of local flower petals and aromatic essential oils. Awaken your mind, relax and restore the body then calm your spirit.

Therapeutic herbal bath
Recommended for singles or couples, a therapeutic concoction of aromatic traditional Vietnamese herbs is carefully selected for gentle cleansing and detoxification. Get rid of tiredness and muscle tension, whilst sipping on a specially-prepared tonic herbal tea.

Steam bath, sauna & jacuzzi
For your enjoyment, we encourage the use of our luxurious sauna, steam room & Jacuzzi, complimentary for any spa booking.

A small fee is applied for use of the facilities outside of spa bookings.

Children's spa menu - for children under 12

Aromatherapy body treatment 40 minutes

Hair shampoo & conditioning 30 minutes

Deluxe manicure & pedicure 60 minutes

Foot acupressure 20 minutes

Scalp treatment 30 minutes

Children’s hair cut

Full body scrub – choose from the main menu selection 30 minutes

Full body wrap – choose from the main menu selection 30 minutes