Chopra Center & Spa @ Dream

I attended a business conference at the La Costa Resort and was fortunate enough to attend the Spa at the Chopra center just north of San Diego. Based on my overwhelmingly positive experience there, I was excited to find a Chopra Center in NYC. I can honestly say I had the most incredible massage while I was there. I highly recommend the Vishesh massage. The serene and quiet environment seemed to take me out of NYC and leave its hectic pace behind, even for just a couple of hours. This spa is truly and oasis in the middle of NYC! more

I find this place to be quite the 'find'. It's not huge, the classes are wonderful and small. When you go to a gym every move is so rushed. This is relaxing and moving. I loved it. The free meditation is nice as well. It's very peaceful especially after a crazy work day. It's a real gift to just to be able to sit quiet for a 1/2 hour and get yourself grounded. more

I went to Chopra during spa week... you enter the store and head downstairs, where the floorplan is quite large (spa service, sitting room and yoga). The folks were all very pleasant. I had a facial which was not aggressive, rather more focused on calming and relaxing (about 40-45 minutes long). At the end, there is no hard product sell (chopra has its own line). My facialist actually forgot to recommend products, but I was quite impressed with and bought the mild acne cleanser, which had an alluring but calming lemongrass smell (prices are pretty typical). The only thing I was a little annoyed by was that we fill out the "chopra" survey which is supposed to tell you what "type" of person you are... my facialist never reviewed it with me. Pros: warm staff, great skincare products more

I booked a facial during spa week to try out the spa. The facilities are beautiful and tranquil, very rich feeling. the locker room was well equpped and then I sat in relaxation room, and filled out my "quiz" so they could determine my "type". the facialist escorted me to room, which was well designed. the facial was terrific, she explained things but no chatter and did an excellent job. all in all a great experience. my only complaint is that while I was changing, I heard a lot of noise coming from hallway and when I went out I was told there was a bridal shower spa party. they were making so much noise, they really should have been asked to keep it down for the other guests' benefit. If i had been receiving my treatment with that noise it would have been very distracting. the prices are a bit much (facials are $150+), and not sure if I would pay the full price..but it is an excellent spot if price isnt an issue with you. Pros: ambience Cons: a little pricey more

I HIGHLY recommend the Darshana facial (the one I got). I know nothing about Ayurveda, but after answering a simple questionnaire about myself, the aesthetician, Jaclyn, somehow figured out exactly what worked for me. Jaclyn gave the best facial I have EVER had. I'm sure the atmosphere--beautiful, dimly-lit, soft music--had something to do with it, but at one point my mind went blank and the next thing I know, I am waking up from nodding off. And then it happened AGAIN! It was unreal, just too hard to explain. I found out from the girl at the front desk that Jaclyn IS THE ONE WHO DESIGNED THE FACIAL SERVICES! I chose that facial, because they said it is to cleanse, detoxify and hydrate, which it did, but the unexpected reward was the calm I felt after the facial, which I personally havent had for a really long time. Pros: Facials, Atmosphere, Jaclyn! Cons: Hard to find more

The facial I had included meditaion... it was soooo amazing! I have never felt more relaxed in my life! Pros: Unique services, nice staff, good products more