Yesterday I went for indulgent day of pampering at the Bodhi Highgate Spa.
It was my first time visiting this particular Bodhi Spa, I have always been to the Wembley Spa in the past.
Everything about this spa oozed tranquility from the moment I walked through the open gate.
Once I had changed into a fluffy white robe I was taken to the waiting room with muted lights and soft music playing. As I settled into the chair I felt tensions melting away. I also became teary, as I was here because my son and daughter in-law had given me a voucher for Christmas last year. This was an extremely generous gift, and I felt so immensely grateful.
When my therapist came to take me through to the therapy room I was once again extremely emotional, and this time it was difficult to contain the emotions and tears. Thankfully Luciana was just the kind of therapist I needed, and she calmed me down simply through the cleansing foot bath prior to my massage.
I had chosen the Kodo massage with hot rocks.
The Kodo massage has been inspired by indigenous Australian healing traditions, and being of indigenous decent I really felt drawn to trying this massage.
The rocks used are from the Kimberley region of the state, and they definitely had a powerful energy, grounding and earthy.
Having done a variety of bodywork myself over the years, I fully understand how open one is when having a massage.
A massage isn't just about having your body touched; your open on a soul level.
Luciana was definitely on the same level as l am as I felt it immediately when I met her.
This added to the deep therapeutic healing that took place during the massage.
The Kodo massage was unlike any massage I had had before, and the way the hot rocks were used was also extremely unique.
I was transported to another realm as pressure points were activated and tension drained from my body, whilst held securely by an incredible therapist.
After 90 minutes of utter bliss I dreamily walked back to the lounge area wrapped in the warm fluffy robe. Waiting for me was a platter of herbal tea, fruit, bliss ball and water.
This was the first time I had had the robe experience, and I must say it really enhanced the luxuriousness of the whole experience.
Having time to unwind before going into the massage and then again afterwards really adds to the experience at the Bodhi Highgate spa.
I was so impressed with the experience that I decided that I will be gifting myself this exact same experience with the same therapist on a regular basis...
