Sekar Jagat Spa | Nusa Dua, Bali

Boreh is a healing pack originated by Balinese rice farmers, made from a combination of roots, herbs and spices. Many different herbs and spices are combined to make this paste but usually include cloves, ginger, pepper and nutmeg. Apply Boreh all over your body avoiding sensitive areas, and then wrap your body with cloth to keep the paste in contact with your skin. The sensation is of deep penetrating heat that melts away your tension. Boreh helps to warm the body, increases blood circulation, relieves aching joints, sore muscles and headaches and is fever-reducing.

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Balinese massage use fingers and hand palm with variations of movement like press point, palm pressure, sliding, long exploration, short exploration, kneading, circling and folding.

It is an ancient system of healing which relies upon deep pressure massage to break down tensely knotted tissue and promote harmony of body, mind and soul. It should improve your circulation, calm your nerves and alter your mental state.

Coconut oil or soya bean oil is mixed with essential oil of cempaka, sandat, frangipani, jasmine, rose or sandalwood. These oils are used for relaxation, body indulgement, anti-stress etc. Balinese massage for curative applications use warm oil of lemon grass, cloves or ginger.