Massages
Balinese Massage:
This healing and relaxing massage helps to renew
and strengthen the body.
Use technique of long strokes
Massage on feet accupressure points
Swedish Massage:
This deep and strong massage relieves stress, muscle
tension and aches in problem areas like the neck, shoulders and back (where
people usually hold their tension). It’s
helpful after a long journey.
Deep strokes of circular friction and cross
fiber massage technique stimulate blood circulation.
Aroma Therapy Massage:
For all senses, stimulate the mind and clean out
the body.
Use of light rhythmic stroke movement to the
lymphatic area with a choice of aromatic essential oil and flowers.
Reflex Massage:
To relieve stress and tension
Restore blood circulation and nerve supply to
its natural state of equilibrium.
It’s believed that our body contains energy
(“Chi” in Chinese) that flows through channels and different areas. These channels unite to form the reflex
points on the feet and hands. This hand
and foot massage help to restore body to its equilibrium state.
Foot Massage:
It starts with a foot bath.
Follows by deep massage to the feet with long
stroke movements to relax and restore blood circulation.
Use of Essential Oils
Essential oils are the fragrant essences from flowers,
barks, leaves, fruits and roots obtained by various ways of extraction which is
in a highly concentrated form. It is
believed that each essential oil has its own therapeutic properties. However, you should always dilute it with
base oil before use.
Common Use of Essential Oils
- Massage
Dilute your choice of essential oil in a base massage oil to a
concentration of between 1 to 3 percent.
- Compresses
Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to a small bowl of warm water. Soak a piece of cotton pad in the water,
then lay the pad over your body and keep the area warm.
- Baths
Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to a warm bath.
- Inhalations
Add 5 to 8 drops of essential oil to a bowl of steaming water. Place a towel over your head and the
bowl and inhale the vapour for a few minutes. Alternatively, add 3 to 4 drops of
essential oil to a handkerchief and hold it near the nose and inhale.
- Air
refreshing
- Add
a few drops of essential oil to refresh pot pourri
- Oil
burner – add a few drops of essential oil to water on the plate.
List of Essential Oils and their functions
Anise, Star
This essential oil has a sweet and fresh smell. It’s applied for cramping, digestive problems
and for spasmodic coughs. It has a
relatively high toxicity so prolong use is not recommended.
Basil
This sweet herb has a calming effect which is ideal for
tired body. It also helps insomnia. Dilute well before use or it may irritate
sensitive skin. Do not use during
pregnancy.
Bay Laurel
This essential oil is good for relieving colds, flu, sore
throats and viral infections. It also
help to relieve aches and pains and as a tonic for the digestive system.
Clove
Clove oil is pain relieving and antiseptic although it may
irritate the skin so it must be well diluted.
Dill
As the main ingredient of gripe water, dill oil is famous
for treating digestive problems, flatulence and colic in children.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus essential oil is both refreshing and warming and
antiseptic. It’s useful in steam
inhalations to relieve cold symptoms and coughs.
Lavender
This popular essential oil suits all skin conditions,
especially dry skin. It also relieves
headaches, help insomnia and antiseptic for wounds, bites and dermatitis.
Lemon Oil
Lively, refreshing, cooling, and antiseptic, this essential
oil can be used to treat boils, greasy skin, herpes and bites.
Lemon grass
Lemon grass is widely used in insect repellent. It is also anti-bacterial so it’s useful for
treating skin problems and acne.
Marjoram
This essential oil is useful for relieving pains and aches
including menstrual pain. Spanish marjoram and sweet marjoram are the two
commonly used ones.
Peppermint
Peppermint is refreshing and stimulating. It is also used to treat digestive problems,
nausea and migraine.
Rose
Rose oil is suitable for sensitive skin including dry and
inflamed skin types. It is cooling and soothing which is ideal for relieving
stress and menstrual problems.
Tea Tree
Tea tree oil is germicidal and anti-fungal which makes it an
excellent treatment to colds, flu, herpes, thrush, warts and many skin
infestion.
Ylang Ylang
Originated from East Africa, this essential oil is highly relaxing and is
known for its use on high blood pressure.
Melia Bali Spa
Massage Treatment
Balinese Massage
An one-hour traditional massage to soothe both the mind and
body with your choice of aromatic oil.
US$36
Stress Release
An one-hour strong massage to treat knotted muscles, this massage aims to ease aches and pains in
the neck, shoulders and back using no oil.
US$36
Shiatsu
This treatment focuses on pressure point combinations with
yoga stretching. This deep treatment is
good to relieve aches and pains. 1 hour.
US$36
Reflexology
experience
This massage treatment stimulates the reflex zones in hands
and feet to eliminate toxin from the body and provides a relaxing sense of
well-being. 30 minutes.
US$30
Body Scrubs and Massage
Javanese Lulur
A traditional body scrub from central Java to soften the
skin using a combination of turmeric, sandalwood and fragrant spices followed
by a yogurt lotion. 90 minutes
US$48
Balinese Murut
This traditional body peel treatment stimulates and
exfoliates the skin using shredded burnt coconut mixed with herbs. Invigorating and refreshing this treatment is
a local favourites. 90 minutes.
US$48
Beauty Treatments
Indonesian Traditional Facial
A traditional facial to cleanse and tone the skin. 60 minutes.
US$30
Manicure or Pedicure
Nail shaping and polishing, cuticle removal and finishing
with clear lacquer or a choice of colours.
60 minutes
US$30
Hair Treatment
A traditional hair treatment followed by a Balinese scalp
massage. 60 minutes.
US$30
Bali Hilton
The Royal Treat
Lavender foot bath and body wash
Balinese massage
Lulur herbal body exfoliation and mask
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Spa Package by Grand Hyatt Bali and Bali
Hyatt Sanur
There are two Hyatt hotels in Bali in Indonesia – the
Grand Hyatt Bali in Nusa Dua and Bali Hyatt in Sanur. Free shuttle bus is available.
The following villa treatment package is provided to Grand
Hyatt Bali guests:
The Raharja (5 hours)
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Inner Jegeg (2 hours 30 minutes)
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Royal Lulur (2 hours)
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A luxurious treatment which takes a pampering holistic
approach to restore and revitalize body, mind and spirit. It starts with hydrotherapy and
thermaltherapy, followed by a series of treatment from head to toe.
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A glorious treatment to transcend the mind and
emotion. Enjoy the mystical power of
frankincense, rose and sandalwood and enlighten your inner beauty.
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Employing the royal Javanese tradition, the treatment is
designed to purify and rejuvenate face and body using traditional tropical
herbs and spices.
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Steam/Sauna/Jacuzzi
Aromatic scalp massage
Choice of body scrubs
Aromatic mineral / milk bath
Aromatic body massage
Deep cleansing facial
Foot treatment / Reflexology
A choice of Spa cuisine and healthy drink
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Aromatic sauna
Aromatic scalp massage
Choice of aromatic body scrubs
Aromatic mineral / milk bath
Aromatic body massage
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Aromatic body massage
Lulur scrub
Aromatic milk bath
Relaxing face massage
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US$310 for 2
persons
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US$205 for 2
persons
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US$170 for 2
persons
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The above prices are subject to 10% government tax and 11%
service charge in 2004.
The following oils should be avoided during pregnancy:
