Mauritius Island

Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort

The beginning of the day seems gorgeous, the sun is already up in the sky and the breeze is blowing softly against my skin. Dazzled by the charm of the countryside, I walk through the doors of the Heritage Awali Resort and Spa, being welcome by the taping of the drums and perfumed by spicy fragrance.

Immediately I am one with the surroundings : Heritage Awali pays homage to the rich african culture which has come here from generations past. Thick walls, warm reddish colours, cosy and solid furnitures, sculpted wooden panels and masks as wall decoration : I experience the warmed and the charm of this resort. Meanwhile I breath the fresh air coming in by the large open windows through which the beautiful view of the ocean. Immediately I fell at home in this comfortable lobby of Heritage Awali, especially with the african touch.

Here luxury does not follow international codes which are often cold and boring. On the contrary Heritage awali offers a wide range of facilities and interior designs which are easy and pleasant to use, with the great care of quality, and dedicated for visitors of all ages. Therefore the atmosphere around Heritage Awali is relaxing and gives everybody good feeling.
More over the three restaurants which are located around a central garden, kiosks on the beach offer exclusive intimacy for couples. Further more parents and children can enjoy happily the sloping hedges of one the pool which is in shape of the most famous bird of Mauritius, the Dodo. Then, behind the hotel, along a path hidden by a tropical garden rich and delicate, I walk to my goal : The Seven Colours Spa of Heritage Awali.

Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort

Similar to an african village made up of several huts, the Seven Colours Spa consists of dozen huts which are designed in an african style: Thatched roof, warm and soft coloured thick walls, solid wooden doors which are decorated by sculptured african panels, all these found in a exotic garden full of greenery.

As I go through the door of the reception hut, a hostess described me the principles of Seven Colours Spa. Born from the indian philosophy of seven chakras which represents the seven principal energetic points of our body, Helene Cassan, creator and manager of Seven Colours, has imagined an innovating concept which is based on combination between the seven principal colours of the light spectrum and the seven chakras of our body. So on, the intention is to give to each client a personal treatment in order to rebalance the seven energetic centres, or seven chakras, using, during the treatment, waves emitted by colours.

Therefore an experience at the Seven Colours Spa is like feeling different levels of sensations. After a consultation with a spa hostess, when, through a questionnaire, we detect the actual energetic level of my chakras, one colour is attributed to me. Today my colour is green, symbol of general balance !

Then, after changing my clothes in a luxurious cloakroom, I am guided by my therapist to the treatment room, which has been previously prepared according to my profile. Illuminated by soft lights, the room is large and simply decorated in order not to disturb serenity of spirit.

Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort

A soft green light is directed to the massage table, coming from therapeutic spots lights Through different minute details, like a candle or some small stones in a bowl, I recognize my colour which is green. Further more my therapist tells me that perfumed water which is in line with my profile, has been spayed in the room before my arrival.

Lying down on the padded massage table, I am covered by warm soft sheets. The therapist shows me the special oils for my massage which manufactured according to mixed formula which will help to balance my chakras. Treatment can beguine now. The ?signature massage? that I experience today is a mix between different types of massage knowledges. One part from traditional culture like ?palper et rouler? and for an other part from technique massage based on pressures and stretching. All through the treatment as my muscles beguine to warm up and my spirit slowly floats away. Does the colour play a part in this experience of deep relaxation ? I can not be certain, but the care that has been given to my psychic balance provides me a general feeling of well-being which is obviously a major plus point.

However both my body and my spirit have been energised through this experience because they can not exist separately.
After nearly one and half hour of treatment when my muscles have been worked out, I wake up. The massage I received has been deep and useful. I return to the bright light of the midday and come to relax on soft padded lounger near the pool, under a kiosk.

In all spa experiences, this moment when we are near calm and awake, is one the best moment of life. Surroundings play a big part. Today in this green refreshed garden which decorate the Seven Colours Spa of Heritage Awali Resort, I look at the magnificent garden and can feel a deep sense of serenity with stronger energy. Seven Colours Spa of Heritage Awali has accomplished its intention :

Giving rebirth to my energy balance of my chakras. Energy and Philosophy !
Consequently Seven Colours Spa, with its aim to offer quality services, has reached the top level of spa, and thanks to its creativity and its philosophy, it has touched my senses.

Valérie Aubert © www.finest-spa.com 2010

For more information :

Heritage Awali : www.heritageawali.mu
Spa Seven Colours : www.sevencoloursspa.com