Get Pampered, Naturally

IT's been fascinated with the Lost Girls for a while now—you know, the three women who left their NYC media jobs for a year of traveling the world. Now that they're back in the States, we've asked them to share a few of their favorite moments. First up? A visit to an authentic spa in Bali:

When we stumbled upon the open-air Ayung Spa at the Ubud Hanging Gardens in Bali, Indonesia, we considered it paradise found. The thatched-roof treatment rooms felt like tree houses suspended above the Ayung River in a jungle canopy. Unlike some spas that play CDs of chirping birds and running water, the ambiance here is 100 percent natural. And that goes for the products as well: Each treatment uses essential oils and salves made from tropical spices, fruits, and flowers organically and locally grown in the Balinese countryside. Here are three examples of bliss-filled treatments that'll soothe your body and soul—all while keeping you in touch with Mother Nature.

1. Ayung massage: Feeling blocked? A therapist will help you unwind using long strokes that follow energy (aka "prana") channels running through the body to open up any blockages and replenish your self with a renewed vitality. Organic essential oils such as peppermint help boost circulation and green tea soothes skin with powerful antioxidants.

2. Ginger invigorating body scrub: Coming clean never felt so good: Get soft, glowing skin with this treatment that's total-body bliss. It starts out with a restorative scrub made of all-natural ingredients such as ginger and rice to remove dead skins cells and stimulate circulation. Rinse away the scrub (and tension) with an herbal bath, then seal in the soothing effects with a replenishing body lotion.

3. Aromatherapy Flower Bath: Wrap yourself in calm with this treatment that involves plunging in an intoxicating bath filled with aromas and flower petals such luxurious fresh jasmine blooms—revered in Asia for their healing powers. You’ll fall deep into relaxation mode as a nourishing moisturizer is applied to your body, leaving you with a sense of total wellness.

Thanks to Holly C. Corbett, Amanda Pressner, and Jennifer Baggett for the guest post. Read more about the Lost Girls' adventures here.

3 Comments

Sara said:

Wow! That sounds like something you only dream about! The body scrub must be pure heaven.... Thanks for the info. How else would I find out about this stuff?

September 28, 2007 1:40 PM

Kathy said:

I love it. I could really use this at the end of a long week. Sounds fabulous!!! Is it worth a weekend get away? Thank you thank you thank you for the info.

September 28, 2007 5:53 PM

Gary Young Jr. said:

dang, i wanna go there now... i cant remember the last time ive had massage/therapist work on me :/ Im due up for a vacation rite about now.

June 19, 2008 1:17 PM