Mission Rejuvenation

I am a lady on a mission. A mission to pamper myself silly. Why? Because I deserve it. So, as a resolution of my ahem ahem birthday, I had decided to gratify myself (in more ways than one :p ) but yeah I have to say that I love spa therapies. 

With the stress of life, work and love you need a breather. Yes, you do. So, I have decided to explore all sorts of massages and then review them based on quality, weirdness and the restorative properties. The regular massage, is well, regular. A lady who will douse you with oil and keep rubbing you all over (ummm) okay then!

Well, so the first option that I chose was Ayurveda massage . Kerala Ayurveda has a range of massages that cater to your various needs. There is a doctor who prescribes specific oil blends basis your condition which he checks after taking your medical history, checking your pulse and blood pressure. I got (no surprises there) a massage to relieve stress, headache and anxiety. 

So, you enter into this almost dark, slightly dingy room with zero aroma oil or incense and you are made to wear nothing but teeny tiny polyester underwear and the process begins. They make you sit in for a head massage (the traditional champi) and then two women who load you with hot herbal oil and start the massage. The rhythmic moment and the synchronicity of both the women is actually quite commendable, which you are sure to enjoy except you are stark naked and slightly embarrassed initially.

Anyway, the massage targets certain acupressure points and the run time for it is approximately 35 minutes. Following which you are made to you undergo sauna which helps get rid of the toxins. A quick shower later you are good as new. They also provide with a herbal concoction which tastes weird. A powder that is rubbed on your forehead to prevent any cold later.

All in all, I would give it a rating of 2.5/5 because I had a massive backache after that. So, more on various other types of massage later.