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Euphoria Retreat in Greece offers holistic wellness — without all the denial

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Euphoria Retreat in Greece offers holistic wellness — without all the denial

In a sunny hilltop village on Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula, Marina Efraimoglou has pulled off a deft wellness feat: creating Euphoria Retreat, where Greek and Eastern medical traditions provide an experience both clinical and pampering. “Ancient Greek philosophers embraced life with joy, sensuality and excitement,” says Efraimoglou, a 62-year-old Hodgkin lymphoma survivor. A reformed investment banker, … Read more

Indulge in luxury pampering from around the globe at Brooklyn’s World Spa

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Indulge in luxury pampering from around the globe at Brooklyn’s World Spa

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. World Spa is simply out of this world. The 50,000-square-foot, high-design super spa in Brooklyn’s Midwood neighborhood offers a circuit of rejuvenating bathing rituals from around the globe. Guests glide from the Turkish and Moroccan tiled hammams to … Read more

Robots are taking over NYC — replacing humans in spas and doctors’ offices

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Robots are taking over NYC — replacing humans in spas and doctors’ offices

The robot will see you now! At this NYC spa, the “hands” of the masseuse giving you a rubdown may not be pumping with blood but filled with data. Aescape has created the first commercially available fully automated AI masseuse that’s a bit more advanced than your average mall massage chair — and works faster … Read more

Cult-favorite Canadian bathhouse Othership prepares to land in NYC

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Cult-favorite Canadian bathhouse Othership prepares to land in NYC

Canada’s buzziest new bathhouse brand is coming to the boroughs.   Since its COVID pandemic start in a Toronto garage, the social shvitz Othership has garnered a cult following in its hometown — and now it’s ready to take New York. The Manhattan location will be at 23 W. 20th St., and Othership gave The Post … Read more

Bodybuilder blasts women for secretly recording, mocking nude spagoer — then gets them banned

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Bodybuilder blasts women for secretly recording, mocking nude spagoer — then gets them banned

A bodybuilder slammed a few “arrogant” spagoers who secretly recorded a nude woman while they were changed in a locker room. Well-known fitness influencer Joey Swoll said on social media he was “pissed” about the matter, calling out the person behind the camera, as well as her friends, for publically posting the footage. The gymgoer … Read more

Wellness travel’s wildest treatments — from laughing yoga to desert bathing

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Wellness travel’s wildest treatments — from laughing yoga to desert bathing

Finding your zen? Turns out it’s trendy for 2024. According to the Global Wellness Institute, wellness tourism is projected to grow by 16.6% annually, reaching $1.4 trillion in 2027. It is one of the fastest-growing tourism trends, and despite a 2020 dip due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, wellness travel is back and better than ever … Read more

Upper East Side moms flocking to ‘shady’ clinics for off-brand Ozempic

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Upper East Side moms flocking to ‘shady’ clinics for off-brand Ozempic

The ever-expanding popularity of weight loss injectables has NYC moms clamoring to get their shots — even if it means resorting to “shady” and “unethical” measures.  Ozempic and Wegovy, brand name semaglutides initially designed for people with Type 2 diabetes, have surged in demand due to their controversial effectiveness as weight loss drugs.  And despite … Read more

Why Iceland is the hottest wellness destination in the world

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Why Iceland is the hottest wellness destination in the world

At just over 2,000 square feet, centered around a literal bar serving Champagne and moss-vodka infusions alongside more wholesome, vitamin-powered Viking smoothies, the cozy-chic spa at the Reykjavik Edition hotel in Iceland epitomizes the growing “social wellness” trend. Why not hop into the spa’s nightclub-vibes hammam with a group of besties rather than all by … Read more

Lymphatic drainage is all the rage — try it with these DIY tools

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Lymphatic drainage is all the rage — try it with these DIY tools

Got that buzzy buccal fat or love handles that refuse to budge? Maybe skip the surgeon and start knuckling your puffy cheeks and dry brushing your bloated belly instead. Finger scissors. Chin sweeps. Full circles. In typical TikTok overkill fashion, clips featuring a blizzard of body-part kneading and stroking techniques have exploded over the last … Read more

The 6 best new luxury spas in the United States for 2023

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The 6 best new luxury spas in the United States for 2023

From CBD oil and hypnosis to vacuum technology and thermographic muscle mapping, this year’s destination spas offer an enormous range of treatments. Here’s a look at some of the best spa offerings in the US — from Tribeca to the California desert. Aspen, Colorado Yoga enthusiasts at the Hotel Jerome in the Rockies. Jeremy Swanson … Read more

Bachelorettes now trading rowdy parties for wellness retreats

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Bachelorettes now trading rowdy parties for wellness retreats

Binge drinking? Strippers? Just pass the green juice. As the average age of a newlywed reaches 30 for men and 28 for women, according to US census records, couples are giving up on the bawdy big nights that made for ribald fodder for Hollywood blockbusters — and are opting instead for more mature celebration rituals. … Read more

The 5 best new spas and wellness centers in NYC

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The 5 best new spas and wellness centers in NYC

From the Upper East side to the Flatiron District and everywhere in between, New Yorkers and out-of-towners have no shortage of luxe new beauty and wellness havens to explore. Offering ice baths, mega-watt celebrity smiles, high-tech facials and even a dip into “manifesting abundance” and sound therapy, there’s something for everyone.  All photos courtesy of … Read more

How Ibiza went from a party island to a crunchy wellness destination

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How Ibiza went from a party island to a crunchy wellness destination

At the edge of a cliff overlooking the glittering Mediterranean in Ibiza, a crowd of 50 or so dancers gyrated, ululated and outstretched their arms towards the sun. It was an ecstatic dance party for the ages — but there was no alcohol, no illicit substances or any famous DJs in sight. It was a … Read more

Mohonk Mountain House’s Catskills spa gets an invigorating refresh

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Mohonk Mountain House’s Catskills spa gets an invigorating refresh

With a vibe that’s Victorian castle meets forest wonderland, the Mohonk Mountain House was founded in 1869 by the Smiley family, promising guests good health through active engagement with nature — just 90 miles north of New York City. To discourage indoor idleness, wine was prohibited until 1969, and today’s rooms still don’t offer televisions. … Read more

Wildflower Farms resort brings nature to frenzied New Yorkers

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Wildflower Farms resort brings nature to frenzied New Yorkers

The just-opened Wildflower Farms, an Auberge resort set on a former tree nursery in pastoral Gardiner, NY, is luring affluent urbanites with its luxurious rustic delights. “Last week, this was a loading dock. This week, it’s alive,” says general manager Manolo Sorensen, formerly of André Balazs’ Sunset Beach Hotel on Shelter Island and The Maker … Read more