Javanese Royal Experience - Mandi Lular

Style       : Oriental
Duration : 60 minutes
Element  : Water

Overview:

Traditionally done on a virgin bride, this pre-wedding detox ritual uses a cocktail of seven exotic spices/ingredients - sandalwood, turmeric, cardamom, clove, ginger, black pepper and rice - on your body. The wet paste is smeared on your body and peeled just short of drying to exfoliate dead skin cells followed by a relaxing massage and flower petal bath. Can you ask for anything more?

Experience:

Mandi Lular is a complete body package as it is about relaxing (massage), exfoliation (dead cell removing) and finally shoving out the bad stuff from your bodies. You will feel lighter, cleaner and brighter. When you step out of the bath and dab the towel, you will notice the difference in your skin tone and texture.

Ideal For:

His Highness and Her Majesty. In short - you! Also for those who want to relax, detox, exfoliate and rejuvenate their bodies at the same time. Ideal for to-be-brides; and those with skin ailments.

 

Elakizhi Herbal heat revival

Style       : Ancient Indian
Duration : 45 minutes
Element  : Fire

Overview:

Elakizhi means a classical massage with a bundle of leaves. Reminds you of the ancient Rishis working their wonders on weary souls? Elakizhi is an ancient Indian treatment that uses a steamed muslin pouch containing special leaves of immense curative value and traditional herbal oils. With every touch, your body feels lighter and energetic.

Experience:

The long, intense massage kneads your body not just to relax and relieve you of fatigue but also to get rid of accumulated noxious residues. The massage increases blood circulation, thereby promoting increased perspiration, which aids elimination of wastes.

Ideal For:

Those who've had a long haul at work in stuffy air-conditioned rooms, been bingeing on junk food, had one too many party and just want to feel cleansed inside out.

 

Njavarakkizhi

Style       : Ancient Indian
Duration : 60 minutes preferably administered in 3 sittings of 60 minutes each
Element  : Fire

Overview:

Pronounced as na-va-ra-ki-lhi, this one is a traditional massage using a muslin pouch containing njavara rice, a brown rice imported from Kerala, cooked with a decoction of milk and medicinal herbs.

Experience:

The warm viscous liquid in the pouch, which resembles kheer, revitalizes the senses with its warmth and intensity. The goodness of herbs and the warmth of the rice act on your skin pores and nerve endings to give a new lease of life to the weary soul.

Ideal For:

Battling lethargy in the body. Also for those who want to get their body kick-started for a major assignment coming up shortly.

 

Podikhizi

Style       : Ancient Indian
Duration : 45 minutes
Element  : Fire

Overview:

A highly rejuvenating and detoxifying treatment , Podikhizi uses herbal powders tied in a muslin cloth, dipped in therapeutic oil and tapped/stamped all over the body.

Experience:

No exaggeration, but those who opted for this treatment felt like someone close to them, someone they love, has gently touched them with affection. Like your mum tousling your hair or your friend patting your back. The warm touch coupled with a prolonged stamping relieves you off your tensions through perspiration, thus detoxifying your body in just one hour.

Ideal For:

It is beneficial in joint pains, rheumatoid arthritis and toxin elimination. This is also popular in fat loss treatments as toxins are eliminated through water (sweat). Also for those looking for body-to-toe cleansing.