When I heard that The Mandrake had opened a spa earlier this year, my expectations were high, and DAMU did not disappoint. Positioned as the world’s first immersive spa, DAMU blends ancient rituals with cutting-edge technology to create a completely holistic experience. It’s a sanctuary for both body and mind, designed to reset, rebalance, and reconnect you with yourself in the most luxurious way imaginable.
At first, I wasn’t sure how I’d respond to this multi-sensory immersion, but within minutes I felt my muscles releasing and my thoughts quieting. The shifting lights above seemed to melt away lingering tension, each colour subtly influencing my mood and energy. It was pure serenity — a meditative escape that left me both grounded and uplifted. When my session came to an end, I emerged from the pool feeling lighter, calmer, and deeply
The Origin Pool - A Journey of Light, Sound, and Stillness
renewed. It’s no exaggeration to call this one of the most transformative treatments I’ve ever experienced. At times, it felt almost primal, as though I’d been transported back to the safety and serenity of the womb. As a true water baby, this experience was profoundly moving for me, a beautiful, almost spiritual moment of total weightlessness and pure connection with myself.
My experience began with the Origin Pool, an otherworldly space unlike any treatment room I’ve seen. The pool itself is shallow and circular, bathed in soft, glowing light. As I floated effortlessly in warm Epsom-salt water, I was enveloped by a symphony of sound therapy, vibration, and chromotherapy, all perfectly choreographed to create deep relaxation.
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