In Water Mill in the Hamptons, ninety miles from Manhattan, Shou Sugi Ban House takes its name and its identity from an ancient Japanese technique of preserving wood through controlled charring: what fire transforms, it also hardens, and what survives the burning becomes something more itself than before. This idea runs through the architecture, through the philosophy, and through a wellness programme that is the only comprehensive one of its kind in the Hamptons. Across twelve rooms and five acres of evergreen grounds, the offering spans Sacred Sound Journeys with gongs and Himalayan bowls, Vibroacoustic Sound Healing, Shamanic Healing, Craniosacral Therapy, Qi Gong, Watsu, aerial silk Floating Meditation, Breathwork, Nutrition coaching for longevity and women’s health, and multiple yoga lineages, all supported by a Hydrotherapy Suite, thermal plunge pools, and a heated Watsu pool. The stack of modalities is unusual for a property of this scale, and the wabi-sabi grounding gives the whole enterprise a coherence that distinguishes it sharply from the luxury wellness landscape around it. For those within reach of New York who want something genuinely restorative rather than merely indulgent, this is the most intellectually serious address the region has.
Assessed by HealingGuide
Welcome to a place where sea meets sky, and earth embraces ether
A thirteen-room destination spa and retreat that embodies global wellness and healing-arts practices in pursuit of integrative wellness. Featuring holistic living, nutrition, education, fitness, meditation, advanced skin care, therapeutic bodywork, artful massage and hydrotherapy, Shou Sugi Ban house is the only comprehensive wellness program in the Hamptons.
Embrace change through the element of water; a private retreat offered Memorial Day through Labor Day or give your senses a much needed rest by stowing your electronic devices through the Digital Detox Retreat. Create an inspired and memorable escape for you and your partner with the Couples Retreat.
Yoga Practices to help slow down the breath and quiet the mind; all sessions are highly customized to the individuals needs. Hatha yoga, Intuitive movement, Flow yoga, Deep release yoga, Custom yoga, Tri-dosha yoga, Prenatal yoga, Clarity of being, Breathwork release, Custom meditation and Kirtan are some Yoga offerings at The Shou Sugi Ban House.
Fitness offerings are Ssbh signature workout, Functional movement, Strength and balance, Mat pilates, Prenatal and postpartum fitness, Body awareness and alignment, Connecting your body and core, Sculpting arms and legs, Core stability and strength training, Aquatic fitness, Tennis lesson and Personal training add-ons.
Discover food as medicine through hands-on workshops and one-on-one conversations with our resident nutritionist including these Nutrition offerings Nutrition consultation, Comprehensive nutrition consultation, Juicing and blending workshop, Fermented foods, Food for skin health, Nourishing your gut, Whole foods for brain health and Micronutrients for immunity.
Shou Sugi Ban Spa encourages guests to explore our wide range of signature spa treatments including massage, body work and facials, as well as our world of hydrotherapy.
The healing arts menu offers advanced modalities using sound, energy, reiki, and aromatherapy. The Healing Arts Barn offers space for private treatments and sound sessions and invites visitors into the ceremonial world of teas.
The wellness program offers a full range of activities, offered daily, and includes all levels of movement, yoga, breathwork, meditation, tea and nutrition. Shou Sugi Ban encourage guests to attend daily offerings or schedule private sessions that align with their needs.
Honor timeless truths and curiosity through an all encompassing and balanced approach towards mind, body and spiritual wellness
Shou Sugi Ban House
337 Montauk Highway
Water Mill, NY 11976,
United States,
Americas
Where Healing Begins
This property has been independently assessed and selected by HealingGuide as part of a curated global collection of healing sanctuaries, retreat centres, and wellness hotels chosen for the quality of the inner states they make possible.
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