UBUD is one of those magical Bali locations that should not
be missed, from pura (temples) to palaces, galleries to gardens as well as the beauty
of the rice paddies and the lush and peaceful tropical rainforest surroundings.
What better way to remember the delights of this mountain range forest location
than to partake in the rejuvenating techniques at the Kayumanis Spa to renew
your energy and find balance in physical, emotional and spiritual well-being
through holistic healing.
This Kayumanis Ubud private villa and spa Resort is a
discreet, intimate hideaway located in the heart of mystical Ubud. On arrival
at the main lobby, you take a long circuitous path through the resort to end up
at the spa pavilions, nestled amongst groves of cinnamon trees and fragrant
blooms, overlooking a tropical forest and the gently flowing Ayung River. There
are five spa pavilions, all double rooms, in an open concept with just curtains
for privacy, as the spa concept wants guests to experience and indulge
themselves with the sounds and sight of the nature.
The Spa Manager, Nengah, takes us through the menu and
suggests a few treatments that we may consider as we specified a 90 minute
journey of the senses. First, a welcome drink of rose syrup, combined with
honey and lime juice, that is good for anti-oxidants to begin with our wellness
journey. While enjoying this incredibly delicious “spa medicine”, we will have
to choose one from the four of the spa’s signature oils we wish to have to soothe
and revitalize the senses: <Sea Breeze> consisting of lavender and orange
and good for relaxing, <Flora> a mixture of lemongrass and orange, which
is uplifting for the spirit and mind and refreshing at the same time. <Energy
Massage Oil> with a pungent mix of cloves and ginger and subsequently
incredibly energizing and lastly the <Romantic Oil> combining sandalwood
and patchouli, which is ideal for dry and sensitive skin.
We opted for the uplifting and energizing oils to set the
scene that was to unfold with our body massages. The Kayumanis Spa uses
Balinese techniques for their massages, which involves long strokes to release
soft tissue toxins and energy blockages as well as induce deep relaxation. At
the same time, their massages may also relieve stress and muscle aches and
pains. We chose the <Kayumanis Massage> and the <Energy Massage>
for our treatment.
As it happened during our treatment, a rainstorm was rolling
in and created an even more ethereal atmosphere. With enveloping mist and the
falling rain creating a template for background rainforest ‘music’ which we
loved. As we started a foot scrub with peppermint salt, followed by a sea salt
scrub that was little grittier included the lower leg. Then to the main course
with the body massage, we had chosen our pressure levels and just let the
therapists do their thing. The <Kayumanis Massage> is the signature
treatment that is exclusive to Kaynumanis, it involves a unique combination of
Balinese massage, lomi lomi and therapeutic massage. Concentrating on the back
of the body working from the toes up to the shoulders to improve flexibility,
release soft tissue toxin, energy blockages and induce deep relaxation.
The <Energy Massage> is a firm and deep stroke massage
treatment that is performed by using elbow pressure to restore depleted energy
levels and release emotional tension. The sheer strength of this exclusive
therapy helps to relieve stress as well as muscular aches and pains.
The therapist’s thumbs are put to good use when she finds
knotted muscle, so those moments are expertly handled with no sudden searing
pain, but an expert way of ensuring the movement through the knotted muscle is
smoothly menoeuvred with more TLC than brute force. A great deal of strength is
applied at times while applying the sweeping strokes, but there is a lot of
give and take throughout the massage, where eventually one is floating in the
clouds until that surprising moment when the therapist pleasantly wakes you by the
Tibetan zen bowl announcing that it has come to an end. The inevitable outcome
of any treatment at the Kayumanis Spa is to achieve a much more heightened
state of relaxation and feel that little more special in a way where life is a
private celebration. Yes! We were in the land of nod and the 90 minutes had
gone far too quickly!
Tried & Tested
Location : 4.5/5
Ambience : 4/5
Design & Decor : 4/5
Service : 4/5
Highlights :
Intimate Hideaway Rainforest
Exclusive & Unique Kayumanis Technique Massage Treatment
Sayan Village
Ubud, Bali
Indonesia
Tel: +62 361 972 777
Massage in the past been thought of as a nice relaxing way to spend the day at a spa resort but is now becoming an increasingly essential part of training amongst athletes of all levels and in all sports (even horse get massages!). 경기도 출장안마
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