Think crystal treatment, color therapy sauna, and wine baths.

When it comes to facials, massages, or manicures, it gets pricey. Investing in beauty products for a spa day at home seems like the better idea. But with the growing buzz of alternative therapies, New Yorkers are now more willing to splurge on an unconventional&nbsp;experience without spending on a spiritual retreat in Sedona. From a nail studio that offers guided meditation to ancient wine baths, treat yourself to a relaxing day at the five best alternative spas in the city. &nbsp;

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Sundays Nail Studio

Ever wonder what to do while getting a manicure? Scrolling through Instagram is rarely an option since both hands are occupied (and we&rsquo;re all afraid of ruining just a tad bit of the first coat). So we just awkwardly stare at the manicurist, tbh. Enter Sundays, a nail studio that combines manicures with meditation. For $30, Sundays pampers nails with&nbsp;its own vegan and non-toxic nail polishes as customers Zen out&nbsp;to a guided meditation via headphones. The finishing touch is a spray of essential oil to zone in the right headspace.

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<a href="http://www.dearsundays.com/" target="_blank">sundays studio</a> is located at 51 East 25th Street and Saks Fifth Avenue Women&rsquo;s Store Downtown, 225 Liberty Street.&nbsp;

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Modrn Sanctuary

This large, high-end&nbsp;wellness space in NoMad offers every alternative treatment possible. No retreat to Arizona necessary. With 16 alternative treatment rooms, Modrn Sanctuary boasts a range of services from hypnosis, acupuncture, cupping, to a Himalayan salt room. For the curious wellness junkie, there is even a crystal and energy healing treatment, where you can lay on a multi-layered crystal bed that transfers&nbsp;energies to your body. We&rsquo;ll take that any day over napping on the couch.&nbsp;

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<a href="http://www.modrnsanctuary.com/#modrn" target="_blank">Modrn Sanctuary</a> is located at 12 West 27th Street, 9th Floor.

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AIRE Ancient Baths

Time to swap a candle-lit bath at home, and splurge on a luxurious&nbsp;bath experience. Located in a historical building, AIRE provides&nbsp;several baths with different temperatures, a bathing culture that dates back to the Greek and Roman era. Guests can include a massage after bathing, or try a private wine bath. Yes, your body will be submerged in a tub filled with Spanish Tempranillo grapes while getting a facial massage. Soak those antioxidants in.

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<a href="https://beaire.com/en/" target="_blank">AIRE Ancient Baths</a> is located at 88 Franklin Street.

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HigherDOSE

You&rsquo;ve probably seen models like Jordan Barett, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BYrMrF-lwqL/?utm_source=ig_embed" target="_blank">Bella Hadid</a>, and fitness influencer <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFPfkHkOEEQ" target="_blank">Hannah Bronfman</a> hanging out in the small infrared sauna on Instagram. But HigherDOSE isn&rsquo;t just an Instagram-friendly (and extremely sexy) sauna. The neon colors, known as color therapy, work by harmonizing body vibrations that yield&nbsp;health benefits like boosting collagen production. Get your dose, now.

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<a href="https://higherdose.com/" target="_blank">HigherDOSE</a> is located at 11 Howard Hotel, Equinox East 74th Street, and 21 East 1st Street.

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Shape House

What if someone told you there was a way you could burn 800 - 1,600 calories by lying down and watching Netflix? Enter Shape House, where sweating isn&rsquo;t only&nbsp;for the fitness enthusiast. The steps are pretty simple. You lie down on an infrared bed, then tucked in with a blanket to trap the heat. Pick up the remote, and catch up on the latest season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. No wonder <a href="https://www.elle.com/beauty/news/a36545/selena-gomez-beauty-secrets/" target="_blank">Selena Gomez</a> is a regular.&nbsp;

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<a href="http://www.theshapehouse.com/" target="_blank">Shape House</a> is located at 34 West 17th Street, 50 West 86th Street, and 1316 Madison Avenue.

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