My First Traditional Balinese Massage

Finally I've decided to be a leech and leeched on to my sister's massage package. I wanted to have a relaxing weekend of pampering and comfort. But as luck would have it for me, I was subject to an HOUR of torture. It was a painful experience. According to the masseuse, I have too much "air" in my body and as it was my first time with Balinese massage, it will be painful. All my thoughts of relaxing and enjoyment together with aromatic scent flew right out of the dimly lit room the moment the masseuse's hands touches my body~~~~~~~!!!!! It was bad enough to be naked but to be naked and subject oneself to the torture and pain of elbows jabbing and knuckles pushing, it was not what I had anticipated. I swear the masseuse hates me from the moment I walked in the door. Maybe I was disturbing her quiet Saturday morning or maybe the person before me didn't give her any tips. But boy, was she tough~!

But surprisingly, after the one hour of torture, my whole body became flexible. I mean I couldn't feel the tension between my shoulder blades, my lower back didn't ache as much and my tummy is not as bloated. Although I sounded like an old lady with loads of ailments, I know I haven't been active. A sedentary lifestyle has taken over me. So today I realized, I won't enjoy being myself if I don't exercise. So I make a point to go gym next week, regardless of what my schedule will be :) maybe, I'll even attempt to wake up in the morning and go gym. Keeping my dear fingers cross :D