The Loft by Inns of Aurora

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welcome Nestled in the heart of Aurora between the lakeshore and the tree-lined main street, a sanctuary for personal discovery, well-being, and relaxation awaits to restore and transform you. Whether you sooth your soul with a powerful wholeness healing session, strengthen your body with an invigorating hot stone massage, or calm your mind with a restorative yoga practice, our programs are designed to bring you balance, awareness, and calm. With hand-hewn beams and plentiful light, the Loft â&#x20AC;&#x201D; built in 1903 as the village school â&#x20AC;&#x201D; now offers an airy, fully-equipped yoga studio and two private, beadboard-lined treatment rooms.

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M A SS AG E + B O DY W O R K

YOG A

ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDING + MORE

massage + bodywork E X C L U S I V E LY B Y R A S A S P A

Since 2006, Rasa Spa is the only full-service, holistic healthcare spa actively cultivating wellness in the Finger Lakes region. Encompassing a wide range of natural, healing therapies and treatments, Rasa aims to bring each client toward optimal, whole health. From energy work to massage, Rasa is a perfect synthesis of quality service and deep respect for natural healing.

THE R A SA MA SSAGE

Every massage session that Rasa offers is custom-built to your needs, including a variety of modalities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from Swedish to deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, energy work, and much more. Your therapist will be happy to work with you to figure out which modalities to employ in your session, depending on your needs and goals. 60-minute $115 | 90-minute $165 P R E N ATA L M A S S AG E

Prenatal Massage is specifically geared toward caring for women who are expecting. These sessions concentrate on the specific needs of the motherto-be as her body goes through the many dramatic changes of pregnancy. 60-minute $115 | 90-minute $165

MEDICAL MA SSAGE

Massage improves the pain and discomfort that comes as a result of any number of medical issues. There are many benefits to receiving massage as it can assist in improving conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, sprains and strains, tendonitis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, and many more. 60-minute $115 | 90-minute $165 SPORTS MA SSAGE

A must for pre- or post-workout flexibility, recovery, and restoration, sports massage employs deep pressure techniques to targeted muscle groups. Sports massage can be used to warm up muscles prior to your workout or competition and to flush out postworkout toxins. Make these sessions part of your training plan by coupling them with your workouts so you can recover faster. 60-minute $115 | 90-minute $165

REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexologists view the feet as areas that mirror the body, and use their practice to stretch, apply pressure, and move these extremities in order to affect the corresponding parts of the body in positive, healing ways. This is one of the best modalities to give your mind a vacation while your whole body receives a wonderfully healing treatment through the parts of our body that are so often neglected. 60-minute $120 | 90-minute $170 A R O M AT H E R A P Y M A S S AG E

Choose from one of our three signature blends to add another level of sensory heightening to your session. Aromatherapy massage also includes the caring application of hot towels and our own foot cream treatment. 60-minute $120 | 90-minute $170 GROUNDING

This deeply grounding blend is great for clearing negativity and creating a deeply relaxed, balanced state of mind. Therapeutic essential oils of Sandalwood, Vetiver + Palo Santo. REL A XING

This sweet and light blend is beneficial for meditation, calming and focusing the mind. Therapeutic essential oils of Lavender, Neroli + Sandalwood. UPLIFTING

This uplifting blend gives a sense of peace and joy as it amplifies energy, bliss, and light. Therapeutic essential oils of Bergamot, Mandarin, Lime + Frankincense. HOT STONE MA SSAGE

Using heat-absorbing basalt, our hot stone massage combines elements of the earth with a grounding human touch that soothes muscles and increases circulation with the release of heat through both the massage and the stone. 60-minute $130 | 90-minute $180 12

ananda hot oil scalp treatment

DUE T MA SSAGE

For guests who prefer to share massage time with a friend or partner. While you each work with your own therapist, joining with someone else for your treatment can create a more relaxing atmosphere. A duet massage is also a wonderful way to cultivate a more intimately enriching atmosphere for partners. 60-minute $230 | 90-minute $330 I N - ROOM MA SSAGE

Every massage session that Rasa offers is custom-built to your needs, including a variety of modalities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from Swedish to deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, energy work, and much more. Your therapist will be happy to work with you to figure out which modalities to employ in your session, depending on your needs and goals. Many guestrooms at the Inns of Aurora are able to accommodate in-room massage treatments. Please contact us to coordinate in-room treatments. 60-minute $170 | 90-minute $220 13

“Our bodies are our gardens — our wills are our gardeners.” — S H A K E S P E A R E

A N A N DA H OT O I L S C A L P T R E AT M E N T

Ananda is Sanskrit for “the bliss of being.” Focusing on the pressure points on the scalp and based on an ancient Ayurvedic treatment, the Ananda will bring you to a place of bliss and presence. Using warmed oils of vetiver and sandalwood and gentle massage to work the oils into your hair and scalp, the treatment clears the hair follicles, stimulates new hair growth, brings moisture to the skin, and leaves the hair revitalized. The Ananda is a treatment created by, and exclusive to, Rasa Spa. 30-minute add-on $75 | 60-minute $125 | 90-minute $175 WHOLENESS HEALING

This balancing and restorative energy session will gently lift you out of the day-to-day world and then land you safely back into your body feeling renewed. By addressing your entire body from head to toe, this beautifully quiet hands-on session serves as a reminder for us to take time for ourselves, and check in on our deeper corners. 60-minute $115 14

treatment reservations + policies

SCH EDU L I NG

To schedule an appointment, please call us at 315.364.8888. To ensure that your preferred time and service is available, we strongly recommend booking treatments at least ten days prior to the date of your desired treatment. Upon confirmation of your treatment, a cancellation policy will apply. C A N CE L L AT I O N S

As a courtesy to other guests, we kindly ask that cancellations and appointment changes be made at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled service. Any canceled appointment will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellation within 48 hours of a scheduled treatment is subject to a 100% cancellation fee. CH ECK- I N

Please arrive at least ten minutes prior to your appointment time. This will allow you the opportunity to complete any necessary forms and will ensure that your service begins on time. S P E CI A L H E A LT H CO N S I D E R AT I O N S

At the time of reservation, please notify us if you have special heath considerations, such as high blood pressure, allergies, any physical ailments, special needs, or pregnancy. We strive to promote health and wellness for all of our guests, and will work with you to ensure your comfort. G R AT U I T I E S

All rates are subject to an additional, automatic 20% service charge and, therefore, no additional tipping is necessary or anticipated. 17

yoga Find stillness in an otherwise stimulating world. The healing benefits of yoga can be felt with just one session, and with regular practice, yoga enhances vitality and supports overall well-being. Yogaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deep breathing helps foster an inner shift from to-do list to the present moment as this moving meditation de-clutters the mind. With an extensive collection of carefully selected, high-quality props, the Loft is well-equipped for a healing yoga practice for every body. Private to you and your group, each yoga session at the Loft runs for 75 minutes and is led by one of our certified yoga instructors. Our yoga program is curated by our Director of Serenity Laura Coburn, E-RYT, and co-hosted with Rasa Spa. Laura is the lead instructor at Eka, a center for yoga and creativity founded in 2013. A certified Relax & RenewÂŠ teacher, Laura specializes in adaptive yoga for every body and mind and has done extensive study in the area of Ayurvedic medicine and nutrition.

Choose one of our specialty yoga styles for your session. F O U N DAT I O N S O F YO G A

A strong yoga practice begins with a stable foundation. Begin or expand your personal practice with the guidance of a certified yoga teacher. Explore yoga postures and discover the power of breath awareness. This experience is perfect for beginners or experienced yogis wanting to fine tune their alignment. GEN T L E YOGA

Tune in to your inner guru with this restful, calming class, including breathing, gentle flowing movements, and passive and supported poses. This is a perfect beginners yoga class that is also appropriate for those working with injury, limited mobility, or who prefer a softer, gentler approach to yoga. 20

ď&#x201A; restorative yoga V I N YA S A F L O W

Enjoy a dynamic practice, linking breath to movement while flowing through a series of asana. Build heat, endurance, flexibility, strength and concentration. Sequencing often includes sun salutations. Your instructor will gear the pace of this class to your personal preference or the collective intention of your group. R E S TO R AT I V E YO G A

Relax and restore inner peace and well being with this gentle inward focused yoga practice. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be guided through meditative poses in which the body is supported with props. Postures (asanas) are held for extended periods of time. Both soothing and regenerating, restorative poses help bring balance to our demanding daily lives. 21

yoga reservations + policies PRICI NG

Select one of our signature yoga styles for your 75-minute session. Investment per session is dependent on the number of participants. PA R T I CI PA N T S

INVESTMENT

1–2

$120 total

3–7

$120 base + $35 per person beyond two participants

8 – 30

$35 per person

31 – 45

$30 per person

SCH EDU L I NG

To schedule an appointment, please call us at 315.364.8888. To ensure that your preferred date and time is available, we strongly recommend booking yoga sessions at least ten days prior to the date of your desired session. C A N CE L L AT I O N S

Please arrive at least ten minutes prior to your session. This will allow you the opportunity to complete any necessary forms and will ensure that your service begins on time. S P E CI A L H E A LT H CO N S I D E R AT I O N S

At the time of reservation, please notify us if you have special heath considerations, such as allergies, any physical ailments, special needs, or pregnancy. We strive to promote health and wellness for all of our guests, and will work with you to ensure your comfort. 23

“We must always change, renew, and rejuvenate ourselves.”

— JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE

essential oil blending People have studied botanicals for centuries, and many modern medications were originally derived from plant extracts. Today, essential oils continue to serve our health in life-enhancing ways. Discover how pure plant derivatives can have a beneficial impact on the mind and body with a private blending workshop. Blend oils in handy roll-ons or sprays to sooth the skin and muscles, clear sinuses, boost immunity, or elevate awareness. $40 per person, available for groups from eight to twenty participants 26

additional group offerings An expansive, versatile space, the Loft can transform into the ideal location for a wide variety of activities for your group, from painting lessons to craft cocktail classes. Please call us at 315.364.8828 to discuss your vision for your perfect group gathering.

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