A new trend spills over the wellness wave from Indonesia to Germany: Bali Boreh. With this Balinese ritual, rice farmers once warmed themselves during the humid and windy months of the monsoon. Even today, the inhabitants of the tropics still practice this full-body treatment. No wonder, because during this pleasant wellness ceremony including a massage, the body is warmed, blood circulation is stimulated and at the same time toxins can be eliminated from the body. Ideal for stress-ridden people and for all who want to treat themselves and their bodies to something good.
Bali Boreh: a Balinese treatment method.
Dreamlike sandy beaches, exotic butterflies and magnificent orchids – Indonesia is enriched with many small wonders of nature. Great emphasis is placed in the culture on the beauty and care of the body. Bali Boreh is a traditional Balinese benefit for the body and consists of various treatments. However, the focus is always the Boreh – herbal mixtures, which are to trigger specific positive effects on the body based on their composition. According to century-old recipes, only natural essences are used for the wellness pleasure Bali Boreh.
Well tempered water
Bali Boreh classically starts with a warm foot bath. For this purpose, the spices ginger and manuka are made into a herbal decoction and poured into the bath water. While the muscles can relax and loosen up, two drinks are served: ginger tea and the traditional Jamu drink.
The mixtures of herbs and spices get the circulation going and the body pleasantly warmed.
Pijat massage after foot bath
After the foot bath, the body is pampered with a massage. Usually now the technique of Pijat massage is used, because this massage is a gentle variant from the variety of Indonesian traditional massages. Sesame ginger oil is pleasantly warmed and poured drop by drop over the back. Alternating kneading and pressure movements are initiated by the fingers and palms.
The special feature of this massage during Bali Boreh treatment is that the massage strokes are performed along the length of the muscles, so that the elimination of toxins and waste products can be promoted.
Warm herbs unfold their effects
The relaxing massage is followed by another period of rest. A warm herbal pack of cloves, curry and chili is now applied to the body. This pack has an exposure time of 20 minutes, during which the body is also covered with a pre-warmed towel.
The herbal pack is intended to tighten the skin, stimulate the lymphatic system and strengthen the immune system. Bali Boreh is therefore also used by the islanders to prevent colds.
After the herbal pack is removed with moist and warm cloths, the body is then washed off again or drained with the help of running water. In the next step of Bali Boreh, a special carrot tonic is now rubbed on the body for freshening and nourishing use.
Bali Boreh provides deep relaxation.
Bali Boreh is ideal for headaches, digestive problems and back tension. Due to the deep relaxation induced during Bali Boreh, which lasts up to two hours, people suffering from stress-related problems such as insomnia or burnout syndrome can especially benefit from this type of wellness.
At the end of the Bali Boreh treatment, a warming Bareh Body Balm is applied to the body with circular movements. This ritual is also popular in preparation for a good night’s sleep.
