BALI SPICE TREATMENT
Traditionally used for healing and relaxation, massage is based on the principle that we are all one, we all derive from
the same source and are made up of the same elements. Many people still have a daily massage to keep the body in balance.
Bali Spice Treatment description
Sauna Inhalation: 3 essential oils commonly used in Indonesia
- Ylang Ylang: This tropical flower is used in baths and as an exfoliant for the traditional lulur
treatment performed on Javanese princesses to prepare them for their wedding day. It is also used in an oil for
massage. The essential oil relieves muscle spasms and inflammation, calms, sedates, promotes self-confidence and
enthusiasm. The "flower of flowers".
- Cinnamon: used in Indonesian cuisine as well as in spicy body scrubs and masks such as the Boreh.
The essential oil stimulates circulation, warms, eases bronchitis, colds and flu. It is anti-viral, anti-fungal and
anti-bacterial. Relieves exhaustion and strengthens.
- Lemongrass: Used in Bali in cuisine and as an oil for massage. The essential oil relieves muscular fatigue,
aches and pains. It stimulates the immune system, increases circulation, revives energy, stimulates and clears negative
energy.
- Facial Compress: in bowl with ice water with 2 drops lime essential oil.
- Lime essential oil: Lime is used in drinks, foods, medicines and beauty regimes throughout Southeast Asia.
The essential oil is lively, inspiring, stimulating, uplifting, astringent, brings in fresh energy and clears and
restores a tired mind.
Balinese Boreh traditional Body mask: Boreh means "Bali spice".
A traditional Balinese village remedy passed down through the generations originally used by rice farmers. Stimulates
body warmth and relieves tired and aching muscles and joints. Relieves fevers and headaches, soothes arthritis, improves
circulation and is therapeutic when you feel a cold coming on. Stimulating and rejuvenating. It increases the surface
circulation of the skin giving a heated tingling sensation all over. Curative and preventative. Softens the skin. The
paste is traditionally made of indigenous spices and herbs, such as nutmeg, ginger, clove, curcuma heyneana, sandalwood,
cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, rice powder and galangal. This mixture is blended with warm water and applied to the body
in a body wrap. A couple drops of lemongrass and ginger essential oils are added to the paste to assists in the stimulation
of circulation.
Oils for wrap inhalation/massage: for facial massage during body wrap. The oils are 3% oil in jojoba so they
can be massage directly on to the face:
Frangipani: One of the most prolific flowers in tropical Asia. The oils were used to perfume Javanese princesses
as part of the wedding preparation. The essential oil is heavy, sweet, floral, green aroma with a soft spicy background.
Helps restore peace and harmony. It is refreshing and exotic.
Sandalwood: An common ingredient in the Boreh, as well as an oil used in Balinese massage. Also used in steams
for Javanese brides. The essential oil is calming, spiritual, grounding and balancing. Increases circulation and relieves
muscle spasm.
Floral Milk bath "Mandi Susu" with Coconut and Honey Elixir
It is traditional to receive a floral bath after the Boreh mask. Asians believe flowers are the tangible link to the
forces of the spiritual world representing a symbolic purge of our earthly impurities. The Mandi Susu, meaning "milk
bath", soaked Javanese princesses for centuries as an elixir of eternal youth. Lactic acid naturally dissolves the
"glue" that hold dead cells together, creating softer skin. The milk bath contains, rose absolute, dried rose
petals, yogurt powder and salts. Coconut is used for eating, drinking and for the body in Indonesia. Hydrating coconut
milk is rich with nutrients for the skin. Nourishing and softening leaving skin smooth and revitalized. Honey is hydrating
and antimicrobial, softening and exfoliating the skin.
The client can relax in the tub after showering off most of the boreh paste.
Indonesian Massage:
The client will receive a full-body Indonesian massage to complete the Bali Spice experience. The massage style is the
Mandara, which is traditionally performed in tandem. It takes it's name from the Mandara of Balinese legend — a mythical
mountain that flows with eternal youth. It is Balinese massage, blended with some elements of Lomi Lomi, Swedish Japanese
Shiatsu and aromatherapy. The oils traditionally used are coconut and ginger oils.
Indonesian Jamu: or guava juice or ginger tea can be offered after the treatment. Jamu means
"herbal medicine" in Indonesia. Sajen Jamu is a traditional elixir made from fresh-picked herbs and
spices that is said to cleanse the blood and keep skin glowing. Cinnamon tea is another option for an Indonesian beverage.
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