![]() ![]() While I often question how my butt looks in a pair of jeans, I couldn’t help ponder this as I lay ass up on the massage table. In fact, at one point the oil had pooled so deep on my back it began dripping over my shoulder onto my chest like an Infinity pool. #Modest eyes indian skinMy masseuse massaged what smelled like cardamom and cocoa oil into my skin - almost an entire bottle. “At least I have this paper thong on,” I thought, as it was simultaneously ripped off of me. Then came the head pounding, where my skull was treated like a door and she was a delivery man, angry that nobody was answering.Īfterward, I was instructed to lay on my stomach with my butt in the air. It was time for the scalp massage, or should I say, hair-removal.Īs she scratched and pulled my hair, I could feel strands falling out and flittering down my back. Luckily, my masseuse pulled out a paper thong that went between my legs and tied behind my back, which made me feel a tiny (very tiny) bit better.įrom there, I sat down on top of a long thin sheet with my legs dangling off the sit of the table. While I usually take pride in my grooming skills, I will admit they tend to fall by the wayside when I’m backpacking. “Take off…my underwear?” I asked, pointing to my red and grey g-string. Off went the raincoat, the button down, the sweat pants, the tank top, the sneakers and the socks.Īs I stood awkwardly in front of her in my bra and thong, she continued to say “take off.” My masseuse didn’t speak English, and as I didn’t know what to do she simply kept saying “take off, take off” to indicate I should strip down further. Still, I was excited for a relaxing dose of local Kerala culture. Then there was the table, which looked more like something a pediatrician would use than a masseuse. ![]() Classic Indian music filled the room - which was illuminated by a harsh bare bulb - and was emitted from two bulky grey speakers overhead. Pale purple walls bulged with water spots and dry running paint, while beige curtains splattered with ostentatious red flowers ensured nobody could look inside.Ī shiny metal sink stuck out from the wall, with a bright orange bucket sitting underneath. I was then led into a homey room that felt more like my grandmother’s house than a treatment room. ![]() The place seemed very simple, with no paperwork to fill out and no questions asked. It all started when I walked into the Mayura Ayurvedic Centre in Periyar, India. Though, to be honest, this easily became one of the most awkward India travel stories from my whole trip. Your chocha is not showing to the public.īut, I guess these differences are why we travel, aren’t they? It doesn’t matter if you buy a cheap or expensive massage, this is almost always standard procedure.Īs someone who loves spas, I’ve also gotten massages in many other countries as well, like Peru, Argentina, Japan, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Tahiti, Switzerland.Īnd while there are usually differences in the process, one thing has always remained constant: I realize to some people this may seem prude, but let me explain:Ĭoming from the United States, where when getting a massage you undress in a private room, usually leaving your underwear on underneath your robe, and then disrobing in the treatment room in private to get under a sheet before anyone sees you, it felt very awkward.Īt home even when it’s time to roll over, a towel is held up to shield the masseuse from seeing anything. While this was all true, there was one very crucial element that was left out: you get massaged completely nude. There are a number of benefits believed to come from Ayurvedic treatments, for example, relief of pain, tension and travel fatigue improved circulation rejuvenated skin a better flow of oxygen to body tissues increased stamina and sexual vitality the flushing out of waste products looser joints and an improved immune system. Ayurvedic therapies work to heal and balance the body without disturbing a person’s natural intelligence. These doshas then affect everything from our diet to our emotions. It’s also about life balance, and believes different people are prone to different habits based on their natural constitution, which falls into specific doshas. Then I recommend exploring the local Ayurveda culture.Īyurvedic therapies are natural and holistic, and look to prevent disease and cure it at its roots. What Are Ayurvedic Therapies? Traveling in India? ![]()
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