January 7, 2009

The YinOva Center New York

Take your pins and needles from acupuncturist Jill Blakeway, the genial Brit, Chinese herbalist, and wellness expert behind homey YinOva Center for alternative health care. Fertility is her specialty (go make some babies!), but she’ll also treat what ails you (migraines, menstrual cramps, menopause) or give you a perfectly mellow tune-up.

  Village, Beauty, Detox, Lady Business

November 5, 2008

Guerlain Spa New York

An entire floor of wellness heaven in The Waldorf Astoria hotel. Treatment rooms each have their own bathrooms, showers, and lockers. Chandeliers and bathrobes are designed for maximum opulence. Go for the two-hour Exceptional Orchidée Impériale Treatment facial or the five-hour Blissful Radiance package.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Indulgence, Relax

July 10, 2007

Organic Avenue New York

Put yourself on the road to wellness by signing up for a five-day organic raw food cleanse. You’ll get glass bottles of fresh juice, blue-green algae shots, veggie rolls, and smoothies delivered to your door daily. Stop in the boutique for organic beauty products.

  Downtown, Beauty, Comes to You, Healthy

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 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

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

June 12, 2008

The Well New York

Dark, elegant, 1930s-style core fitness studio (in the spirit of Joseph Pilates) run by a Juilliard-trained instructor fixed on your alignment. Mat classes, ballet, and yoga instruction are open to all levels.

  Williamsburg, Beauty, Hipster