8 Reasons To Promise Yourself More Massages in 2020!

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8 Reasons To Promise Yourself More Massages in 2020!

What is a good, full body massage anyway?

There was a time not so long ago when a good massage was considered a luxury but how times have changed. Today, wellness is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, backed up by a wealth of research into the benefits of modalities from acupuncture to Ayurveda to yoga – and yes, massage. Here, Karma’s Spa & Wellness Curator shares 8 excellent reasons to book a massage on your next holiday.

Massage is good for the lymphatic system
One of the biggest wellness trends right now is lymphatic treatments and with good reason. Often referred to as the ‘filtering system’ of our body, our lymph system helps protect us from infection and disease by filtering out toxins, waste and unwanted materials from the body.  Combining massage with a sauna and steam supports lymphatic drainage – try it at Karma Kandara with a Balinese massage ritual followed by an infrared sauna overlooking the Indian Ocean!
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Karma Resorts Debuts a Game-Changing Green Project

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Karma Resorts Debuts a Game-Changing Green Project

It’s the dawn of a new eco-friendly age for the luxury resort group

If you plan to visit Bali, you will be happy to know it just got a little greener.

Karma Group already boasts a reputation as one of the best accommodation options on the island of Bali, but shortly it will be as eco-friendly as it is luxurious. Karma has just announced the launch of a major green project, with a plan to roll out a strengthening focus on sustainability throughout its bevy of different resorts.

Karma is no stranger to being green, with its restaurants’ menus based around the use of seasonal ingredients, but the resort recently undertook a review of its sustainability initiatives and was disappointed by the excess number of plastic in use, from single-use plastic bags to individual bottles of water, shampoo and conditioner. In an effort to drastically reduce this number, the Karma team has unveiled an impressive plan to reduce the use of plastic across the resort group which will no doubt also effect the island of Bali.
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Bali Spa and Wellness at It’s Best | Karma Spas

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Bali Spa and Wellness at It’s Best | Karma Spas

Spas, Wellness and Sustainability

Today, spas and wellness are no longer about simply eating well, staying fit and yoga, but now also embrace sustainability. From the ingredients in spa treatments and products to the furnishings and interiors, one of the best ways to be a sustainable spa and wellness center is to simply stay local and this is where Karma Spa at Karma Kandara in Bali excels.

Since its inception, Karma Spas have always had a green ethos. Back in 2008 when the flagship spa opened at Karma Kandara in Bali, it was decided that every Karma Spa needed to be as local, organic and green as possible. Green spas in Bali are the future.

Which is why clean beauty has long been the DNA of Karma Spas.

At Karma Kandara and Karma Jimbaran in Bali, for instance, they have partnered with local brand Sensatia Botanicals, regarded as Bali’s best natural skincare brand.
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Gong Master Vanessa Holliday’s Sound Healing

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Gong Master Vanessa Holliday’s Sound Healing

Sound healing is now believed to be one of the powerful therapies for releasing tension, reducing stress in the body and calming the mind. Could sound be the new massage? We chat to Gong Master Vanessa Holliday, about the power of sound therapy.

Music is one of the most uplifting vibrations that affects our mood and emotional wellbeing. When used for healing, sound is also thought to have a powerful and therapeutic impact on our health.

‘Sound healing is not new nor new age but in fact have been practiced for thousands of years,’ says Vanessa Holliday, a Sound Healer, Gong Master and Yoga Practitioner based in Bali.  She says there’s no doubt that sound will be medicine of the future.

Previously a DJ headlining big stages around the world including Kenya, Ibiza, India and London, Vanessa experienced a big personal shift in her life in 2016 which inspired her to explore the use of sound for healing.
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Deep dive into your inner karma

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Deep dive into your inner karma

The jewel of Indonesia, Bali has some of the most spectacular places to scuba dive in the world.

Teeming with sea life including giant turtles, manta rays, reef sharks, sunfish, and a myriad of other sea life, and with reefs abounding in rich vibrant multi-coloured corals, the breathtaking diversity of Bali’s scuba diving experience will stay with you forever.

Whether you are taking advantage of the safe waters, highly qualified instructors and reasonable prices to qualify for your PADI diving certificate, or if you’re an experienced diver challenging yourself by venturing underwater far offshore, Bali has something for you.

Spectacular underwater temple

From the spectacular diving inside the USAT Liberty wreck off Tulamben, to drifting above the reefs of Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, taking in the delights of Padang Bai’s Blue Lagoon, feeding the sharks off Menjangan Island or marvelling at the underwater temple of Permutaran – Bali should be on the bucket list of all divers.
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