Miami, September 8, 2005 – In keeping with its commitment to be a market leader and offer original treatments and services, the award-winning Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami introduces the Kundalini Journey, an innovative treatment combining the power of aromatherapy and advanced massage techniques with gemstone therapy to achieve an enhanced level of physical and mental relaxation.

“The concept of Kundalini comes from Yogic philosophy and refers to energy that lies dormant at the base of the spine,” said Catherine Davalle, spa training manager. “This treatment is designed to help awaken the Kundalini and allow energy to flow through the entire body. Muscles become relaxed, tensions disappear, the mind is calm and the body is ready to tap into this new force.”

Azure blue color lights welcome clients to the calming spa environment. The therapeutic treatment begins as the client chooses a semi-precious stone most appealing to their senses from onyx, cornelian, turquoise to pink quartz, sodalite, clear quartz and amethyst. The selected stone indicates the areas of the body and mind that need the most attention and allows the therapist to provide a deeply personalized treatment.

Semi-precious stones radiate calming energy and are placed on each of the seven chakras (focal point of life energy in Hindu philosophy), from the top of the head to the soles of the feet. The gemstones are placed as follows:

Using Mandarin Oriental’s signature “Oriental Body Oil,” a blend of aromatic Frangipani, Jasmine and Mandarin essential oils, the therapist continues the Kundalini Journey with a soothing, deep free-flowing body massage using advanced massage techniques, releasing tension and restoring vitality. Melodious sounds from a ceremonial Tibetan bowl will signal the end of this energizing, stress-relieving massage. As a keepsake memento of the experience, guests will depart with an exquisite semi-precious gemstone necklace fashioned by Miami designer Cynthia Lynn.

The Kundalini Journey lasts 80 minutes and costs $240. For more information or reservations, please contact The Spa directly on (305) 913-8332 or visit Mandarin Oriental, Miami’s web site at www.mandarinoriental.com.

The Spa ideally complements the luxurious facilities at Mandarin Oriental, Miami. Contemporary in design and with a prominent waterfront location, the 327-room waterfront city resort includes Oasis Beach Club, two high-energy restaurants, a dynamic Lobby Lounge, M-Bar – a martini bar and champagne bar, extensive meeting and business facilities and Miami’s most spacious rooms and suites.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami has been designed to reflect the exceptional levels of attention to detail and the standards of service that is intrinsic to Mandarin Oriental worldwide, drawing on its renowned experience with its sister spas such as The Oriental Spa in Bangkok and The Spa at Mandarin Oriental in London.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most prestigious hotels and resorts, currently operating 22 luxury hotels with a further six under development in Tokyo (2005), Prague and Riviera Maya, Mexico (2006), Boston and Grand Cayman (2007) and Chicago (2008). In total, Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, more than 8,000 rooms in 17 countries with 12 hotels in Asia, 11 in the Americas and five in Europe.