Purge & Emerge Renewed Overnight with the Mandala Detox Day
Hands Down, the Spa Consumer Deal of the Century

By Freida V. Dario for Boracay Sun Feb 2011

 
The road to destruction is paved with good intentions. So many of us wish we had the luxury to spend more time and money on our wellbeing, the willpower to listen to our bodies’ pleas for mercy, and a refuge that can take the burden of our health on their shoulders and just tell us what the heck to do!
 
Whether you lead a healthy lifestyle or are guilty of making less than ideal choices (READ: fast food over freshly prepared food, smoking over breathing to relieve stress, indulging over restraint), our bodies accumulate toxins that weaken our immune system or our body’s natural defense against disease, resulting in poor health and sluggish senses and organ function. The good news is that it never too late to get back in shape!
 
Thanks to Mandala Spa & Villas’ (MSV) brilliant Mandala Day Detox, the overwhelming task of a detoxification program becomes a joyful day of frolicking and relaxing in Boracay while immersing in a liberal detox package customized for you, no matter where you stay on the island. For a Boracay resident like myself, Mandala’s Day Detox (MDD) left me with no excuse but to finally indulge in a much-needed break from my active “I’ve got no time” lifestyle, with their simple, enjoyable and straightforward approach to wellness.

 
Inspired by Dr. Richard Anderson’s world famous detox and cleansing diet, this 24-hour cleanse and rejuvenation plan expels toxins, boosts the immune system and indulges in world famous spa treatments. Another first in holistic wellness, Mandala Spa wanted to make the detox experience accessible and more affordable to a broader spectrum of individuals and to introduce the concept of a detox, without having to check-in at the world-renowned spa resort.  According to MSV’s founder and owner, Dieter Schrottmann, “When it comes to health, we are all for opening our doors to as much people out there who want it.” MDD is a gentle detox that jump-starts the system and delivers remarkable and instantly felt results without breaking the buck.
 
So here’s how it goes. ……
 
 
Step one: Prepare.
The whole process starts with a guest inquiry and interview. The detox advisor goes over the guests’ health profile via a client detox questionnaire and the advisor clarifies any concerns and informs the client of what to expect and how to prepare for “the big day,” including a “do it yourself pre-cleanse plan” (ideally a two- to three-day raw food diet) and a helpful list of Boracay restaurants that serve fresh salads and vegetarian dishes. The client may choose between a Dan Tien Therapy and a Lymph Drainage Massage which are both designed to help the elimination process.

 
On the eve of your detox day, you will receive a personal health assessment at Mandala Spa. This includes nutrient counseling, a vital sign check, imported herbal supplements and a freshly prepared liver and gall-bladder flush to ease your body into the detox day proper. The guest is then given their Personalized Wellness Plan, which is a detailed schedule they are to follow the following day.  Everything you will need will be prepared for you and Mandala’s detox advisors and staff will be on-hand every step of the way to provide support, although I found it to be quite liberating to be given the responsibility to immerse in the process on my own. In fact, in hindsight, the out-stay self-detox allowed me to internalize my detox, making it a very powerful personal experience.
 
Step two: Expel.
Your next morning appointment at Mandala Spa includes a refreshing shot of wheatgrass juice (considered liquid oxygen), fresh juice of your choice, and an optional yoga session I highly recommend you avail of, to condition the mind and body for the detox.
A picnic basket is prepared for you to take out which contains hunger-killing psyllium shakes to dislodge and speed-up the elimination of toxins, a sumptuous and completely satisfying vegetable broth, imported top-of-the-line herbal supplementsthat support the digestive system, fresh juices to keep your blood sugar in check, and natural and freshly prepared tonics robust with the power of fresh enzymes. Surprisingly, I never felt deprived or hungry, despite gnawing urges to satisfy my oral fixations. If anything, the detox menu was so filling and I felt quite victorious for overcoming myself!
 
Step three: Eliminate.

This part addresses the internal elimination of waste products and toxins, which are now floating around bloodstream and colon. Sometime in the late afternoon or early evening, one avails of their choice of Mandala Spa therapy followed by the highly anticipatedand most important part of the detox day, the Mandala Colema or manual colon irrigation, in the privacy of a spa villa. The daunting prospect of inducing 5 gallons of water, and how, despite having done this before, still came with a fear factor, but let me assure everyone that it is indeed the most gratifying portion of the detox, as you literally feel the relief from purging years of harmful junk you are only too happy to get rid of, once and for all!
 
At the exit interview, the detox advisor and client post-assess the detox journey, addressing any questions and the client receives a post-detox nutrition talk and diet guide to help in the transition out of the detox process. Finally, the client is armed with the priceless Mandala Detox Day Manual to take home and revisit as a reminder that better health and a fabulous figure is all up to you and within your reach. Did I mention the complimentary Mandala Spa sarong that comes in punchy tropical colors?
The most vital component to this experience has been the nurturing and supportive environment Mandala Spa provides, as well as the professional supervision by their experts who are no strangers to the physical and emotional reactions you might encounter, and the exceptional care provided by their seasoned staff. This invaluable life-changing experience and the deal of the century is offered at the special introductory rate of Php7,900 net, plus service charge and 12% VAT.

Although MDD is an outstay program, guests are welcome to relax and hangout at the spa reception or at the Garden Gazebo Restaurant. Better yet, inquire about the second best deal of the century: the Celebrity Detox package which includes the MDD and overnight accommodations for two in a private resort villa, so that you can detox in style like a star at the special introductory rate of Php14,400++. For more intense flushing, detoxification and weight loss, three, five, seven and 10-day Cleanse and Detox Holidays are also available.
 
As a self-confessed 41-year-old party animal, the 24 hours I spent with myself was empowering. It opened my eyes and my senses to the right choices, and I believe that I have made the best investment into my future, by simply devoting a single day of my precious life, in the hands of people who know their business and who truly care for others.
 
Pre-booking is recommended. For more information on Mandala Spa & Villas, please visit www.mandalaspa.com or contact them at (+63 36) 288 5858 or email info@mandalaspa.com and reservations@mandalaspa.com.

Mandala Detox Day Celebrity Detox Detox and Cleanse Holidays Book Now!
 
 

Back to Top