Magical Massage Under the Moonlight
Intan Tanjung visits the Hotel Tugu Bali in Canggu to experience their renowned Purnama as well as Tilem Massage at Waroeng Djamu Spa.
I am sitting in a quaint wooden chair as well as the scent of burning incense suddenly hits my senses. Kadek Muriadi appears by behind the flowing curtains in which decorate the spacious, traditional wooden joglo in which will be the lobby of Hotel Tugu Bali. In her hand, she carries a tray of incense, flowers for offering as well as an empty clay bowl.
I’m here to experience the unique Purnama as well as Tilem Massage at Waroeng Djamu Spa, as well as Kadek will assist me.
“There are two blessing rituals to follow before the massage,” says Kadek as we walk past the lush hotel landscape to Batu Bolong Beach. “the idea will purify your spirit as well as balance your inner peace during as well as after the massage.”
The Purnama (full moon) as well as Tilem (brand new moon) massage, which will be inspired by the Balinese full moon as well as brand new moon ceremonies, combines a unique blend of sacred ritual as well as beauty heritage, as well as will be only available during these two moons.
During these moons, purification ceremonies are arranged to wash away sins, as well as celebrate Rwa Binneda – the two energies of life, the not bad as well as evil, darkness as well as brightness. inside ceremonies, the Balinese worship the Goddess Sang Hyang Chandra for Purnama, as well as pray to God Sang Hyang Surya for Tilem.
Kadek takes me to Batu Bolong beach where the first blessing ritual will take place. As we arrive, the sun sits slightly above the horizon, colouring the sky with amazing shades of orange in which give the idea a mystical look. On the black, sandy beach, she prays to ask for a blessing by the guardian of the sea as well as asks me to clean my feet with the rolling waves before starting our massage ritual.
I am led to a semi-outdoor pavilion of Waroeng Djamoe Spa in which boasts an exotic touch of wood as well as bamboo. in which pavilion, which will be located just a stone’s throw by the beach, will be decorated with antique wooden furniture as well as balanced with the presence of a mosaic, turquoise tub.
The scent of frangipani oil on my body evokes my senses; my mind will be suddenly at ease. Frangipani will be one of the most important flowers in Balinese beliefs. Its powerful scent as well as white, elegant look make in which flower a symbol of purity, a sacred offering in which will be always present in every Balinese ceremony.
I bathe inside warm, foamy water filled with floating frangipani flowers. The sky has turned black, as well as darkness arrives. Around the tub, several candles are lit to add a magical feeling. Balinese people believe in which bathing in water perfumed by the fragrant petals of the frangipani flower under the light of the full moon will wash away impurities. inside background, the glorious sounds of the ocean as well as the chirping of birds heading home give a sense of tranquility; I feel one with nature.
Ending the experience will be the last blessing ceremony. I stand up in front of a shrine, receiving splashes of holy water by a priest who later prays to Sang Hyang Chandra. She asks the god to protect me by the bad energy in which may disturb me on my way home.
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Magical Massage Under the Moonlight
Magical Massage Under the Moonlight