Bali Day Spas and Stories

Indulgence and balance in Bali

Deborah Dickson-Smith makes the most of her four days in Bali.
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Massage has been a part of the Balinese culture for many centuries. Many Balinese men enjoy a regular 'kerok' massage. This involves the masseur scraping coins and small wooden balls across and down the person's back until the entire skin surface is one enormous bleeding bruise. Thankfully, a modified technique has been developed for more sensitive Westerners over the years.