A day of pampering, and learning at the CHI, The Spa, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila’s wellness sanctuary entitled, Come Away with CHI was the luxury hotel’s way of celebrating International Women’s Day. In an intimate event, stylish ladies enjoyed bonding by the poolside grounds of the hotel.

Guests were welcomed by no less than Edsa Shangri-La, Manila’s general manager, Amit Oberoi. It was followed by CHI Talks where insights, ideas and tips for total wellbeing from beautiful and successful professionals including Myrza Sison, Cheshire Que, Bubbles Paraiso and Edsa Shangri-La, Manila’s director of CHI, The Spa and Health Club, Angel Pangilinan were presented. Beauty and wellness booths at the spa’s second floor gave guests a glimpse of premier brands such as Biologique Recherche, Kerstin Florian and Zents—a perfect foil to a tour of the spa, which gave guests a sneak peek of the many rejuvenating treatments CHI,

 

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The Spa offers that includes the Turkish Hammam bath, the Ayurveda Massage, and the newest addition to its roster: traditional Thai rituals. At sunset, guests enjoyed candlelight yoga by Bubbles Paraiso. Other vignettes were live portrait painting by Steph Alvarez and Megan Diño, as well as calming spot massage treatments at the Inner Sanctum. Live ethnic music by Manila Sky, swimming and lounging by the resort pool, outdoor relaxation areas such as daybeds, and a fun wellness raffle draw, brightened the afternoon.

The menu was delightful fare that highlighted healthy international hors d’oeuvres and refreshments by Edsa Shangri-La, Manila’s executive chef Scott Brands: canapés such as herbed feta on dried apricot with lavender, chickpea rolls in floured tortilla, smoked & fresh salmon rillettes, watermelon and pineapple fruit skewers, assorted fresh crudités, miniature wood fired chorizo calzone pizza, arrancini osso buco balls with mozzarella, chicken satay skewers with peanut sauce, crispy vegetable spring rolls, refreshing cocktails, infused water and a kombucha cure station.

 

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Nestled in the hotel's Garden Wing, the 3,000-square-metre CHI, The Spa features an exclusive entrance for ultimate privacy and convenience. It also features a variety of single, double and speciality treatment suites, as well as outdoor bathing facilities, relaxation lounges, a library and a yoga studio.