Our female reviewer received the "be
in bali" package. This two and one half
hour package is fashioned after the Lulur
royal ritual.
Bali and all the pacific rim have rich botanical heritage
which is steeped in ancient spiritual traditions for
centuries. This spa treatment follows the philosophy
that beauty is a holistic concept which embraces both
the inner and outer self. The Lulur ritual
is modeled after an ancient tradition of javanese royalty
before
their wedding. Everyday for forty days, prior to any
wedding celebration, a Lulur would be given to the
bride-to-be by the other women in the family. It is
considered a way of passing on wisdom and nurturing.
Today the tradition is given for seven days and "melati"
flower or jasmine flowers are used to adorn both the
bride and groom as a symbol of love and fertility.
Belladonna recommends this treatment for both men and
women.
It all starts with a relaxing bath surrounded by soothing
scents, flower petals, and soft Balinese music to
help you prepare for a signature Jamu massage
which is a combination of hindu, chinese and european
...
techniques.
Jasmine Frangipani flower massage oil is used to make
this
a most energizing and relaxing experience. Following
this phenomenal massage, a full body scrub using the
Lulur powder made with
turmeric, rice and jasmine lightly exfoliates and invigorates
the skin. Yogurt is then applied to the body to further
exfoliate and nourish the skin before your outdoor
shower. A finishing application using Jasmine Frangipani
lotion
completes this experience which beautifies, cleanses,
exfoliates to leave the skin with an exotic, enticing
floral scent. You are given a cup of jasmine
tea in their tea garden and transported to the
exotic land
of
Bali. You are then served a lunch which is from the
far East and a gift of a beautifully boxed trio set
of
the Lulur
treatment
is
yours to take
home with you. This experience, as reported by our
female reviewer is an absolute a rebirth of your
feelings and self image. This spa treatment is a must
experience for anyone who might be feeling down at
all.
The massage and shower are given in
an outside setting and adds to the feelings of invigoration
and relaxation.
Our female reviewer, claimed after
the entire experience, " I'm putting in an outside
shower just like the one
they have here." She was absolutely glowing.
After her "be
in bali" package she was also treated
to a "be
stunning"
makeup application which also includes brow shaping.
This was absolutely a winning combination. Many thanks
go out to Vickie Collett for this fantastic make-up
application and to Christi Pagan for the wonderful
"be in bali" massage.
Our male reviewer received
the "be in india" spa treatment
package. Wow! This is an experience not to be missed.
It is a Tara Ayurvedic treatment of balance and restoration.
Our male reviewer had this comment on the experience.
"The closest to a sensory tank experience that
I have encountered since my studies in psychology
at
Big Sur in California. This is truly an experience
not to be missed by anyone who is looking inward
at themselves and seeking true relaxation."
"The Ayurvedic philosophy teaches that "Life is Relationship,"
that we have a relationship with everything in the
Universe. We must know ourselves in order to know
what actions to take to find balance and happiness
in life. Loving and nourishing one's self leads to
more loving relationships with others and a deeper
connection to the wisdom that inspires right choices
in life."
Quoted from the Tara Ayurvedic pamphlet
Ayurveda is a sanskrit (the ancient holy language
of India) word translated to mean knowledge of life.
It is the science of health and healing, indigenous
to India, and is over 5,000 years old. An Ayurvedic
treatment utilizes the potent regenerative properties
of plants, herbs, flowers, and essential oils to rejuvenate
and balance the mind, body, and spirit. the heart of
ayurveda is a detailed system of diagnosis that categorizes
individuals into one of three dosha (types).
Ideally
the body, mind and spirit are in balance when all
three doshas are balanced; however, most of us have
one or
two doshas predominant: vata, pitta, or kapha. your
therapist will help you determine your dosha. The
essence of life is a two-hour, three-part treatment
utilizing
ayurvedic herbs and oils to bring about balance to
your dosha. This treatment exfoliates and nourishes
your skin, detoxifies the body, soothes the nervous
system, and softens and conditions the hair and scalp.
Warm stones are laid over the chakras balancing
these subtle energy centers while body herbs dry
and are
exfoliated off using a natural bristle brush. Dosha
specific oils are then used to massage the body.
A calming facial treatment uses herbs, essential
oils
and moisture cream to cleanse and nourish the face,
which is followed by a hypnotic marma point facial
massage.
Finally, warm oil gently infused with herbs and
essential oils flows over the third eye (forehead)
and melts
in to the hair creating an utter state of serenity.
Your hands and feet relax inside of herbal packs
as the
body rests in a hot herbal linen wrap. A combination
of hair herbs are used as a rinse to complete this
most exquisite experience. Adapted from purification
and
rejuvenation rituals of India, this ultimate experience
surpasses all. You are served a lunch which is authentic
Indian food and your gift is a 2oz. size of your
Dosha oil for you to take home with you. My many thanks
to Annie Whitson for this treatment. She is very
skilled in this Ayurvedic treatment.
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