September 8, 2009

New York Center for Iridology New York

Who knew eyes could indicate tired spleens, sluggish lymphatic systems, and states of internal distress? Iridologist Judy Vedder “reads” irises (every area of the eye corresponds to a body part) and identifies potential trouble spots. A little wacky and totally neat.

  Downtown, Beauty

September 8, 2009

Yamuna Studio New York

Airy fitness studio where classes use weighted balls to stretch, realign, and energize. It’s gentle and weird, intense and cool. Other offerings include Yamuna Body Logic, a one-on-one therapy; YBR yoga, which uses balls to enhance regular poses; and Foot Fitness, a fifteen-minute workout for neglected, underloved feet.

  Downtown, Beauty

January 5, 2009

Center for Dance and Body New York

Build a lean dancer’s body with classes like Dance Cardio or Pilates. The signature Body Ballet class works to strengthen and tone muscles while improving posture. Nervous about shakin’ it in front of bunch of strangers? Schedule a private session (like jazz, tap, or hip-hop).

  Manhattan, Beauty, Dancing Queen, Hip-Hop

May 5, 2008

Eva Scrivo Salon New York

Famed downtown hairstylist opens her second outpost on the cobblestone streets of Noho. Hair services (cut, color, custom ponytails, and bangs) happen in the back (there’s even a patio); body treatments (facials, massages, mani/pedis) happen downstairs.

  Downtown, Beauty, Celebrity Sightings

January 7, 2008

Aura Wellness Spa New York

Detox at this late-night Koreatown spa after a long night of drinking or dancing at da clubs. Besides massage treatments, body scrubs, and facials, the spa boasts four impressive therapeutic grottoes (dry heat, steam, ice, jade) that remove impurities as you lounge.

  Koreatown, Beauty, Detox, Hydrotherapy

September 6, 2007

Station Studios NYC New York

Stand on vibrating plates as you crunch, press, and squat — maximizing your workout and fatiguing your body in a 20- to 30-minute session. Fe-e-e-e-e-l-i-n-g fit y-eh-eh-t?

  Downtown, Beauty, Break a Sweat

March 7, 2007

Joanna Vargas Skin Care New York

Calm, cool, and collected aesthetician administers her famed Triple Crown facials and body toning from a small studio near Grand Central. Pure oxygen in constant supply to cure jet lag and hangovers.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Celebrity Sightings

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

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