by Zawani Abdul Ghani
Nestled on the fourth floor of COMO Orchard, COMO Shambhala’s expansive sanctuary embodies a contemporary haven for well-being, meticulously designed by renowned architect Paola Navone. This flagship redefines the brand’s commitment to wellness as a lifestyle, echoing founder Christina Ong’s belief that true well-being begins from within.
Since its humble inception as a Singaporean yoga studio in 1997, COMO Shambhala has burgeoned into a global phenomenon, boasting 17 spas across nine countries and four continents. The new urban flagship seamlessly integrates wellness with fashion, food, and hospitality within the COMO Orchard complex.
Guests can embark on a holistic wellness journey with expert-led classes in yoga, Gyrotonic, pilates, meditation, pranayama, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Personalised one-on-one sessions are available in fitness, strength, body conditioning, and mobility, ensuring a tailored experience for every individual.
Collaboration lies at the heart of COMO Shambhala’s ethos, with partnerships that bring industry expertise to its discerning clientele. Notable collaborations include dermatologist Dr Priya Sen’s PSskincare for facials and Asia’s first certified microbiome-friendly skincare, Sage and Ylang.
Physiotherapy services, in collaboration with the Strength Clinic Academy, focus on injury prevention, pain management, rehabilitation, and sport readiness. The gym, flooded with natural light and equipped with cutting-edge Eleiko weightlifting gear, offers a functional fitness-focused space.
Exclusive amenities such as red-light therapy warm-up and recovery rooms, contrast therapy rooms with infrared saunas and ice baths, and AirPod Hydroxy wellness devices enhance the wellness experience. These capsules deliver increased oxygen and molecular hydrogen, promoting healing, blood flow, inflammation reduction, and improved mental acuity.
COMO Shambhala’s iconic treatments and wellness programs, including aromatherapy-based massages, are available seven days a week. The commitment to holistic wellness extends to the COMO Shambhala Kitchen at COMO Cuisine, offering nutritionally intelligent cuisine with raw juices, salads, and plant-based dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.