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Indigenous Healing From the Himalayas

By: Carina Chatlani
Posted: January 28, 2010, from the February 2010 issue of Skin Inc. magazine.
shirodhara at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai

Spa therapies such as ayurveda and shirodhara, performed here at the Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, have their origins rooted in the mountainous Himalayan region.

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One thing is certain: These elements of botanical and cultural richness have survived and are a boon to the spa industry, as rejuvenating Himalayan spa therapies likely will have a spot in skin and body care for years to come.