Balinese massage is one of the most wonderful experiences that you can have while in Indonesia, but what’s so special about it? With so many myths of ‘happy endings’ and so many Instagram pictures of bloggers getting a luxury experience…
Bruising on your back: What is cupping therapy like and does it work?
I’m always game for trying alternative therapies so when we were in Malaysia and my boyfriend suggested we try cupping therapy, I was well up for it. He’d had a dream that cupping would help alleviate his problems with back…
Ethical Travel: Going for a seeing hands or blind massage in Asia
If you’re travelling around Asia then you may have seen signs advertising ‘blind massage’ or even read about them in your guidebook. This guide is all about this phenomenon began, how to avoid scams and why you should support these…
What is it like to experience a shirodhara Ayurvedic brain massage?
I heard from a friend during the Everest Base Camp trek about Shirodhara and I really wanted to experience this Ayurvedic therapy for myself. After my psychosomatic massage at Palolem Beach I felt like it would be the perfect opportunity…
Can Ayurvedic massage solve emotional problems?
I have many emotional problems, many of which have existed since I can remember. I’m not generally swayed by so-called alternative medicine but I do think there is merit in taking a holistic approach to your health. While in India,…