Spa and Wellness

Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort, a prime location for rebalancing the body and mind, has launched a new series of unique healing packages led by renowned native High Priestess, Ibu Jero, offering traditional therapies combined with the wisdom of both Asian and Western ideology. To maintain this title she, in part, lives in devotion of Bali’s

The multi-award-winning 5-star Karma Kandara, Karma Group’s flagship resort, has just announced plans to launch two dynamic week-long series of Aqua Wellness workshops at its luxurious spa and wellness retreats this November – Fit & Recenter & Aqua Phobia. Both hands-on workshops use the power of water and Fu Shi Relax to nourish, heal and

One day I was having breakfast in a Yoga friendly centre, when the yoga class broke out and streams of scantily clad yoga warriors poured out towards the breakfast buffet. There was no OM and Namaste in this group – the only thing on their mind was to get to that buffet before the rest

Sometimes we just want to freshen up, to feel a little rejuvenated, with a little lift both inside and out. Feeling in need of a little freshening, I decided to head to Cocoon, on Sunset Road and try their ND Yag Laser treatment, which is reputed to do a great job of refining our facial

Looking to revitalize and rejuvenate your skin? A Seminyak oasis has something for you to check out. You may have known that the skin of the average human is the body’s largest and most visible organ. Our skin helps us to feel, touch, and regulate body temperature. Yet on a daily basis our skin is

Drive up the road by Ubud’s beautiful palace and very soon, after passing rice fields and other signs of Bali, you will come to Desa Visesa – a resort of a different kind. Commanding a position over looking pristine rice fields, this is a resort with a difference, where people and especially children are encouraged

The benefits of getting a facial apply to both men and women, but men typically shut down when they hear the “f” word. If you’re a man and you’ve never experienced a men’s facial, it’s an excellent way to manage stress and one of the most relaxing things that you can treat yourself to. At

Kriya Spa – meaning “ritual” in Sanskrit – celebrates authentic Balinese healing forms with treatments based on “wellness rituals” at the spa’s luxurious spa villas at Grand Hyatt Bali. It draws inspiration from traditional Balinese healing philosophies – Hindu, Jamu and Ayurveda, to promote positive health, delay ageing and promote longevity with the use of

Recently I experienced a treatment with a Balinese healer. He is a Balian Usada, which means that he comes from a long line of traditional healers, using energy to work on your system. Both his father and grandfather were healers, and possibly earlier generations as well. His energy was powerful and palpable and I could