September 8, 2009

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental New York

Holistic palace delivers the royal treatment in every sense (for example, instead of getting treatments, you go on “journeys”). Who knew you were so well suited to pomp and circumstance?

  Hell's Kitchen, Beauty, Retreat, Ritzy

September 8, 2009

Great Jones Spa New York

Hydrotherapy rules at this luxe coed water cure lounge, where dipping into bubbling pools, saunas, and steam rooms is encouraged post-massage. Ask about the Vichy showers.

  Downtown, Beauty, Detox, Organic

September 8, 2009

Karuna NYC New York

Small yoga company with a downtown sensibility and fashiony following. Teachers go to you for one-on-one or small group sessions. They also schedule retreats and corporate classes. For appointments, e-mail yoga@karunanyc.com.

  Beauty, Comes to You, Private Classes

October 3, 2008

Exhale Mind Body Spa New York

 Fun one-hour core fusion and energy flow classes aim to make you sweat.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Break a Sweat, Relax

October 3, 2008

Exhale Mind Body Spa New York

Fun one-hour core fusion and energy flow classes aim to make you sweat.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Break a Sweat, Good Clean Fun

July 7, 2008

Choyge International Zen Center New York

A safe haven for chanting, bowing, and meditating led by freakishly relaxed Zen masters. One-day sitting intensives and retreats for you and your Buddha belly.

  Downtown, Beauty, Dharma, Retreat

July 7, 2008

Three Jewels Community Center New York

Charming community center is a treasured find for pay-as-you wish yoga, Dharma teachings, Zen counseling, and morning meditation.

  Downtown, Beauty, Buddhists, Dalai Lama Alert

May 21, 2008

Breathe Inn New York

Zip two hours north to this modern country house in the Catskills run by a Fort Greene couple (555 Soul founder, private chef for hip-hop moguls) who created the B&B as a refuge for their pals.

  Beauty, Relax, Retreat

December 27, 2007

Spa Chakra on Fifth New York

The ritzy Cornelia Day Resort is now called Spa Chakra on Fifth, though you’ll recognize the same staff and basic treatments. Fancy and full service, the spa also has a pleasant post-rub lounge for napping. David Evangelista holds court at the salon.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Charmer, Retreat