Traditional Filipino massage at Kasanag Wellbeing Centre

It was a very relaxing and soothing experience when I availed Kasanag Well-being Centre's Traditional Filipino Massage. Known as hilot, this hour long massage is perfect to end a very tiring day as it calms and relaxes your body through it's five-step process.

From their website:

Hilot stimulates the systems of the body, encourages improved circulation, aids digestion, waste removal and neural communication, invigorates and relaxes muscles, speeds up skin exfoliation and promotes cell regeneration.

TUOB/BANYOS. In the old days, this was a very effective way of curing fever or regulating the body’s temperature so that it will achieve normalcy. Experience this kind of pampering. Be wrapped in a fine white cloth and have your feet soaked in a basin of lukewarm water that is infused with a herbal decoction, fresh herbs, flowers and fruits.

HINGUT-AN. This head and shoulder massage is derived from the traditional `kuto-kuto alis’. This was influenced by the rural lifestyle of Filipinos having a relaxing afternoon by sitting on bamboo-made stairways and helping each other kill hair fleas with their two thumbs.

PATTING THE FEET DRY. This concludes the tuob process, preparing the guest for the hilot session.

FILIPINO MASSAGE HILOT. This is an ancient Filipino massage that uses banana leaves to promote wellness for the guest. Banana leaves are known for protecting the body from external factors like wind and cold. Enjoy the massage as the staff applies virgin coconut oil with ylang-ylang scent all over your body.

TEA RITUAL. The experience does not stop there. Be relaxed as you sip lemon grass tea or ginger tea. The ritual lets you enjoy the taste and warmth of these natural detoxifiers.

The hilot itself lasts for around 45 minutes and after that very invigorating massage, a cup of tea (had ginger that time) ends your session in high spirits. I don't like ginger but that time, I learned to appreciate ginger more than its nutritional value, it did taste good that time.

It's really not that expensive to pamper yourself with their individual services or better yet their packaged services which aside from pampering you "to the max", also saves you money. So enjoy and relax at Kasanag Well-being Centre, your sanctuary of healing and enlightenment.

Kasanag Well-being centreand Bluejay Coffee and Deli offer this promo.

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