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Oahu has always been a place to relax and rejuvenate. In fact, Waikiki was a place of healing for the ancient Hawaiians, who would bathe at what is today Gray's Beach fronting the Halekulani. They named this stretch of ocean that included a freshwater channel running through the reef, kawehewehe, meaning "healing waters."
The ancient Hawaiians believed in the concept of lokahi meaning "all living things are connected." This respect and reverence for the land, the ocean, its people and its visitors is remarkably evident at the spas on Oahu, which have helped establish Hawaii as one of the world's premier wellness destinations.
What sets Oahu's spas apart from all others is that they fully embrace the nurturing benefits of nature. The resort spas - with a concentration of them in Waikiki - are all within a barefoot stroll from a beach. Oahu is blessed with a balmy climate and sunny days so yoga and tai chi classes are often held on the beach or in a garden.
Rejuvenating rituals that are grounded in tradition use the power of touch and the life force of island-sourced plants to help you reconnect with nature and yourself. An abundance of indigenous treatment ingredients means you might be rubbed, scrubbed and lathered with seaweed, sugar, papaya, pineapple, coconut, ginger, Kona coffee or macadamia nuts.
The spas offer a wide variety of treatments, drawing the best from ancient healing wisdom, but also the world's newest technology. From a lomilomi massage to color light therapy in a high-tech hydrotherapy tub, the crème de la crème of spa treatments range from traditional Hawaiian healing techniques to cutting-edge services exclusive to world-class spas. Oahu's spas feature services that do more than make you look good; they give you that elusive feeling of well-being. And a spa service here goes beyond skin deep --- it is a cultural experience.
Oahu Spas and Other Health &: Wellness Centers
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