Indonesia is synonymous with the exotic. Names such as Java and Sumatra evoke images of South East mysticism and intrepid exploration. Famous also for island paradises such as Bali, Indonesia is a large and diverse country with so much to offer visitors. Not least of the Indonesian attractions are the Indonesian spa resorts which have evolved from centuries of adhering to the philosophies of body and mind in perfect harmony.
Spa treatments were once seen as curative techniques, to be explored by important people with minor ailments. In more modern times they have become more of a preventative measure, invigorating the mind and body to deal with the pressures of contemporary lifestyles. The holistic approach to spa treatments, where the whole body achieves a state of harmony inside and out is very much an objective within the spa resorts of Indonesia.
Certainly the holistic objective is made all the more easy when the surrounds are as special as those found in Indonesia. Spa resorts in Indonesia seamlessly bring the outdoors inside and make the most of the stunning natural environments to create a sense of wellbeing. Achieving inner and outer beauty is seen as an important step in achieving true bliss though Indonesia spa resort treatments.
Being at one with nature comes easy in Indonesia. Much of today’s tropical beauty products originate in Indonesia, a country with over 6,500 botanical species. Most of these species are native to Java and at one point were closely guarded secrets of the Javanese royal family.
There are a whole selection of Indonesian spa treatments available. The body treatments include Mandi susu, a goat’s milk beauty bath enjoyed traditionally by Javanese princesses. Mandi luhur is another procedure, this time for the purposes of exfoliation. A paste of herbs and oils is massaged into the skin and when dried, rubbed and showered off leaving the skin radiant and soft.
Deep heat is a commonly recognized treatment for muscles and the symptoms of colds and flus. A Balinese boreh is the local version of an all over deep heat experience, employing a herb and spice scrub mixture. Herbal wraps offer an additional option, said to have curative properties by drawing out the body’s impurities. Other available wraps include Java wraps, used for centuries by Javanese women as a slimming aid after giving birth. A mixture of herbs, oils and minerals is applied to the abdomen, which is then tightly wrapped in a cotton cummerbund.
Sometimes a spa session is all about relaxation and the famous Indonesian floral baths, prepared with a selection of flower petals, represent an important part of any Indonesia spa resort visit. Massages too offer both deep relaxation and rejuvenation and a traditional Malaysian massage is conducted with long, medium pressure strokes for the full effect.
Additional massage options available in Indonesia include Aromatherapy, which has become one of the most popular treatments in Indonesia spa resorts. Although aromatherapy massages and techniques are popular the world over, the skills of the practitioners and products available in Indonesia make for the most highly regarded aromatherapy treatments available anywhere.
Looking good and feeling good are inherently linked and many of the spa resorts in Indonesia carry out a full selection of hair and beauty treatments. Crème bath hair treatments are particularly popular, where a thick conditioning cream is massaged into the hair and scalp for 15 to 30 minutes. Hair is then steamed and washed leaving an incredibly soft glossy sheen.
Indonesia spa resort visits fit seamlessly into any visit to Indonesia and like the other attractions of the country, will live long in the mind, body and memory.
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