Guests can escape to this retreat in the heart of the world’s greatest city off the most beautiful and tranquil courtyard garden, included in the World’s 100 Best Spas by Harpers and Queen. The 51 Spa is exclusive to guests at St James Court and 51 Buckingham Gate and offers the most luxurious of face and body treatments for men and women.

The Sodashi philosophy
The 51 Spa operates on the Sodashi Philospohy. "Sodashi" is an ancient Sanskrit word which means "wholeness, purity and radiance". Our dedication and commitment is to products and treatments that really work 100 per cent naturally with no compromise. All ingredients used by Sodashi are 100 per cent natural which means that there are no chemicals that could cause damage to the environment.

Thermal Indulgence (90 minutes)

An intensive boost of all nature’s vitamins and minerals with a warm infusing mask to maximise penetration into the deeper layers of the skin. This ultimate facial indulgence is firming and lifting, leaving ther skin nourished, hydrated and toned. Restoring forgotten elasticity and radiance, this is more than just a facial; it’s a whole skin experience – Nature’s Face Lift

Pure Radiance (60 minutes)

Guests can deeply relax as they enjoy the pampering warm facial compresses and a nurturing face mask, rich in herbal extracts to purify and hydrate the skin. The facial experience will be enhanced with the Sodashi Facial Massage. The luxurious Sodashi Plant Essence Synergies will leave the skin revitalised and fresh.

Elements of the Sea (60 minutes)

Guests can indulge their senses in this aromatic journey of pure relaxation. Guests experience warm facial compresses infused with calming plant essences to soften and hydrate the skin. Sodashi’s Plant Essences Synergies combined with extracts and minerals from the sea deeply cleanse the skin and leave the complexion balanced and radiant.

Jojoba Pearl Polish (45 minutes)

A gentle all over body exfoliation using Jojoba Beads rich in the aromas of Sodashi Plant Essence Synergy. This treatment removes dead skin cells, whilst oxygenating the skin. As a final touch, the skin is nourished and hydrated with a Sodashi aromatic body treatment, leaving their skin feeling silky smooth and refreshed.

Purifying Body Boost (80 minutes)

Combining the richness of plant extracts, mineral rich sea salts and plant essences, this treatment is deeply detoxifying at all levels. Guests can enjoy an all over body exfoliation leaving the skin soft and enlivened. Next, a Purifying Body Mask is applied to the whole body. With intensive drawing properties this body mask helps to remove unwanted toxins, relieve water retention and stimulate the lymphatic system. An excellent treatment for cellulite and congestion or to revive and energise the whole body.

Refining Body Toner (80 minutes)

This treatment begins with a gentle Jojoba body polish to exfoliate and cleanse the whole body. A nourishing full body mask is applied and guests will be cocooned in a comforting body wrap, whilst enjoying a full scalp massage for total relaxation. This refining body mask rich in Pink Argiletz Clay, firms and tones the skin and is extremely beneficial in the treatment of renewing scar tissue and stretch marks.

Sodashi Signature Body Massage (60 minutes)

Combining the healing power of touch with Sodashi’s unique techniques, this massage uses smooth stroking movements to encourage an increase in lymphatic circulation and relieve emotional and physical tension. The synergy of natural Plant Oils and aromatic Plant Essences will nourish the skin and balance the mind and body.

Serenity Salt Therapy (60 minutes)

Bring the body back to balance with the application of warm soothing oils, followed by a mineral salt and plant essence therapy treatment. Salt Therapy is the perfect treatment following long periods of travel or exercise as it deeply relieves tension from the whole body.

Organic Sea Scrub (60 minutes)

Treat the body to the same indulgent skin care that leaves the face aglow. The combination of organic Green Tea and Dead Sea salt deeply cleanses and exfoliates skin all over. Rich in anti-oxidants, this blend infuses soothing relaxing properties to the underlying muscles and helps repair the every day effects of wear and tear. As a finishing touch the application of a richly scented moisturiser will leave the skin vibrant and replenished.

Crystal Sea Contouring Body Wrap (80 Minutes)

This deeply cleansing and firming body wrap begins with an invigorating marine mineral exfoliation. The synergy of green clay, active marine minerals and algae, is enhanced with carefully selected plant essences to assists with decongesting the Lymphatic System. A soothing Treatment Cream for the body will enliven and refresh, leaving the skin feeling and looking toned, nourished and lustrous.

Massage Therapies

The following Massage Oils are available for the chosen massage therapy.

Sodashi Signature & Aromatherapy Massage

Balancing Massage Oil – Helps to combat fatigue and refresh the mind, especially useful to rebalance the mind and body after long periods of travel.

Sensual Massage Oil – A sensuous blend of essential oils that will enhance physical well being and increase self confidence.

Toxi-Cleanse Massage Oil – Helps to combat the effect of accumulated toxins in the body. Relieves water retention, improves sluggish circulation and purifies the body helping in the fight against cellulite.

Vitamin Rich Massage Oil – Gentle and unscented, this oil is suitable during pregnancy and for very sensitive skins.

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