Spa & Wellness Magazine

MAY - JUNE 2012

FOUR SEASONS SPA HONOURING BALINESE TRADITIONS

ALL IN THE FAMILY

KIDS’ PLAY IN BALI & JAKARTA SPA TREATMENTS FOR KIDS HELPING CHILDREN GROW ROOTS

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LIVING ART: FASHION AS ART AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE ACUPUNCTURE EXPLAINED BY JAMU MEDICAL SPA SPA AIR

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Patricea Chow Sally Se Editor in Chief Patricea Chow Editorial Assistant Freandy David Rumagit Graphic Designer Edharu

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Contributing Photographer Neal Harrison

REGULARS 05 Notebook 06 Inbox 08 Upcoming 10 Snippets 57 Diary 60 Directory/Stockists

Business Development Sally Se Marketing Intern Nevena Mareva Administration Fera

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12 Coco Motion Almost all parts of the coconut fruit can be used for culinary and medicinal purposes.

Contributors Dharma Amira, Peter Dalsgaard, Siska Feronika, Andrej Gdula, Daniel Leser, Padma Monroy, Brian Morel, Amber Nelson, Ihor Pshenko, Ulrike Reinhold, Liana Rosnita, Chaitanya Sangawar, Susan Spilman, John Toh, Mia Watson, Suki Zoë

18 Honouring Balinese Traditions The Four Seasons Resorts in Bali incorporate timeless Balinese healing traditions in their spa treatments.

Publisher PT Bali Gold Media hello@baligoldmedia.com

30 Kids’ Play Our handy selections of activities to occupy children’s attention and time during the school holidays.

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32 Travel with Little People Make family travel a breeze with these pre-tip preparation tips from a mother of a preschooler.

Photo Daniel Laser Location Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Model Anouk, So Wanted by FAUVE Agency www.fauvemagazine.com

Hair & Makeup Yeanne and team (Kartini) using Make Up Store products Dress Quarzia

44 Helping Children Grow Roots Why it is important to engage children of expatriate families with cultural activities of their mother’s home country.

SPASSION 14 Aromatherapy Massage The fragrance from aromatic oils used with a gentle massage eases a range of discomforts and aches.

15 Child Spa Comforts Bond with your child during a shared spa session for mother and child.

17 Spa Air at Villa Air Bali Relax and restore your mental and spiritual balance with a treatment steeped in ancient traditions.

ALIVE 46 Maintaining a Harmonious Family Minimise disagreements between the different characters that make up a family unit.

48 Peeling Back Labels What are food labels really saying to us?

52 Dressed Naturally Be kind to your kids’ skin with these brands that use natural fabrics devoid of chemicals.

LIFESTYLE 34 Meandering Around Manado Historical, cultural and ecological sights provide many hours of exploration for families.

40 A Cool Retreat Give your child a memorable school break on one of New Zealand’s glacial wonders.

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51 Dewi Mas Bloem Pre-Opening Manager, General Manager and Founder at Atma Spa, THE 101 LEGIAN 54 Santan Restaurant Expect well-prepared and artfully presented local and international dishes at this elegant restaurant.

BEAUTY 11 Gems Skin care and cosmetic products.

24 Living Art The human body and fashion combine to become creative works of beauty.

SPECIAL 16 Ask Jamu Spa What is acupuncture, and how it is used as a treatment modality for many ailments.

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Suki Zoë

Ulrike Reinhold

Chaitanya Sangawar In a flash, we are already approaching the middle of the year. This usually means school holidays for toddlers.

For many working parents, like me, it is time to start thinking of activities that will keep the tots busy. To make your planning easier, turn to Kids’ Play (p30) for a quick selection of things to do, both in Bali and Jakarta. Those who worry about what to do with their little ones when mommy is having a spa treatment, here is our suggestion: bring them to the spa with you! Choose one of the fun treats listed in Child Spa Comforts (p15).

Want to expose the brood to a different vacation spot? Head far south for A Cool Retreat (p40) at the Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand. Do glean handy pre-trip preparation tips from Travel with Little People (p32) before you go.

Doriane Amar Suki Zoë began practicing colon hydrotherapy and nutrition in 1997, and had a London-based business for the following 10 years. She has a Diploma in Nutrition from the School of Natural Health Sciences and a Post-Graduate Course Certificate of Proficiency in Colon Hydrotherapy from the National College of Holistic Medicine, both in the UK. Now happily living in Bali and a co-partner at www.alchemybali.com, she shares her passion of healthy living in Peeling Back the Labels.

Doriane Amar is French, infinite legs, a bright smile, and has a charming way about her that is difficult to resist. Hard to imagine that when she moved to Bali and first shot for Body & Soul and other local brands, she was actually quite shy. After taking a break from modelling to be a mum, she returns to So Wanted by FAUVE Agency with a new hair colour, more confident and more mature.

Juggling photo shoots and family life, she turns enchants in our Living Art fashion shoot.

Mia Watson Ulrike Reinhold is a commercial photographer, formally trained in Vienna, Austria. She loves shooting portraits through drawing out the essence of the person and casting it in the best possible light.

Connecting with her subjects and using light to her advantage is her trademark. A mother of a 3-year-old boy, she loves Bali, yoga, good food and dance. Look through her camera lens with her coverage of the BaliSpirit Festival 2012 for Diary.

Mia Watson began working with ‘special needs’ children 22 years ago. She possesses a degree in social anthropology, Masters in development studies and has done research for a Mexican NGO on the cognitive development in Mexican street children.

Expanding her work to families, she blends practices of consciousness with insights from Jungian analysis and craniosacral work, encouraging a soul-based way of living in families to support children’s spiritual and emotional development. A GermanBritish who lives mostly in Bali, Mia also teaches courses on awareness of the psyche for body workers and alternative health practitioners; see www.trufamily.com and www.craniohealing.com. Read about her tips for expatriate families on Helping Children Grow Roots.

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Daniel Leser An environmentalist and nature enthusiast who has worked in Indonesia for the past three years, Chaitanya Sangawar is also an avid traveller who is always looking for uncommon destinations. Since his arrival in the archipelago from India, he has travelled to most of the major islands either for work or to satisfy his insatiable wanderlust. When not working, he arranges what he calls ‘amazing experience’ weekend trips around Indonesia for his friends. Read about a recent one in Meandering Around Manado.

A professional photographer for over 20 years, Daniel Leser began his career as a photojournalist in Australia before focusing on interiors, spas, travel and lifestyle photography. His work has taken him around the world—from hotels and spas throughout Asia and Europe, to front cover, assignments in the Australian outback on the hot topic of Coal Seam Gas—and his work has been featured in various publications and newspapers like Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Elle, AsiaSpa, DestinAsian, Bangkok Post and South China Morning Post. Daniel reveals ancient spa treatment secrets in our cover story, Honouring Balinese Traditions. Daniel can be contacted at daniel@leserphotography. com.

Keeping your child happy and contented is a family affair. It works only if both parents make efforts for Maintaining a Harmonious Family (p46). Families living abroad and ensuring that their kids are involved in cultural activities are Helping Children to Grow Roots (p44), so that the little ones do not lose their identity.

Personally, a huge concern of mine is ensuring that my kids grow up fit and strong. This means caring for their physical health through diet and skin care. Peeling Back Labels (p48) turns jargon on food labels into simple terms while Dressed Naturally (p52) highlights three brands of kids’ bio clothing available in Indonesia.

Do not forget that you have to take care of yourself first, before you can ably take care of your little charges. So treat yourself to a balancing Ayurveda Shirodara at Spa Air (p17) or one of the many Balinese Ayurveda spa treatments at the Four Seasons Resorts in Bali, as featured in Honouring Balinese Traditions (p18).

Patricea Chow Editor in Chief editor@spaandwellnessmag.com

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Your Thoughts It was extremely interesting to read Shervin Boloorian’s article on Growing Communities, the BaliSpirit Festival Way (Mar-Apr’12), and then attending the festival myself. I look forward to your coverage of the festival, which I thought was absolutely amazing.

Imelda Ng Changi, Singapore

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Turn to Diary (p59) for our pictorial coverage of the festival

Our magazine is distributed exclusively at day spas, luxury hotels, private villas and dining outlets. If you would like to have your personal copy, we have a subscription for those living in Indonesia. Kindly send an email to subscribe@ spaandwellnessmag.com for pricing.

I am planning for the mid-year school break with the family. I have heard so much about Bali and am thinking about taking our boys, aged six and 10 years, there. But I am worried that they will be bored. What can they do when I’m having spa or beauty treatments?

Anita Kobayashi Tokyo Why not share the spa session with your kids? Turn to this issue’s Child Spa Comforts (p15) for a selection of spas that either have such packages or treatments meant specially for kids.

I am trying to find copies of the issue on Istanbul (Where East Meets West, Organically, May-Jun’12) that featured my friend Molly’s restaurant. It was a fab issue, and I’d like to know how to have a copy at home. I saw some venue issues at the Mansion Resort in Sayan and Alchemy in Penestanan, but can’t find any in Periplus bookstores.

Robin Sparks Ubud, Bali

I picked up your last issue at Glo Day Spa in Sanur. I feel it breathes a fresh air into the media industry of Bali with content that focuses on being well and beautiful, instead of the usual drinking and partying that all the other magazines I picked up seem to feature. I do like you a lot!

‘Mrs Terry’ Sanur, Bali

The Breezes Bali

My partner and I were already in Bali for our holiday when we saw your story on Desa Seni (A Break to Basic Wellness, Mar-Apr’12). We decided to try out one of their holistic spa treatments and ended up spending the rest of the afternoon by the pool. It really is a beautiful place.

Sara S A Singaporean writing from Seminyak, Bali

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ERRATA In our Snippets column (p10, Mar-Apr’12), the URL for The Chedi Club at Tanah Gajah should be www.ghmhotels.com.

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PHOTO BRIAN MOREL (FLICKR@LATriBri) & MILANA DOLEZAL

upcoming

BIZNET Bali International Triathlon 2012

Bali Pink Ribbon 2012 ASEAN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2012 May 22-23, Batam Famous local and international jazz musicians return for this annual performance. Expect to hear from Indonesians Dwiki Dharmawan, Barry Likumahua and Andien, who will all be joined by international musicians like Erik Hargrove (USA) and Ian Iron (England). For more information, visit www. aseanjazzfestival.com.

PHOTO NEAL HARRISON

Lost And Found Exhibition

Bali Arts Festival 2012

ASEAN Jazz Festival 2012

33rd Jakarta Highland Gathering

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BALI PINK RIBBON WALK 2012 May 26, Bali Organised by the Bali Pink Ribbon Foundation, this event will raise funds that will go towards the purchase of a mobile mammogram machine and establishing a Breast Cancer Support Centre. Beginning from 3pm, there is a bazaar and sale of tickets for a raffle, a Zungu Capoeira performance and complimentary breast consultations

by Raffles Hospital Singapore. At 4.30pm, participants will walk a loop from opposite the main entrance of Bali Collection, followed with live music entertainment after. For ticket prices and more information, visit balipinkribbon.com.

LOST AND FOUND EXHIBITION Jun 7–Jul 30, Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay, Bali A display of paintings by Dutch artist Marijke Lambregtse, depicting two things that are important to her: awareness and protection of the environment, and how through active participation females can bring about positive change. She encourages dialogue and activism through her paintings, which feature debris in still-life compositions, handwritten messages, and women in bold, assertive positions. For more information, visit www.fourseasons. com/jimbaranbay/services_and_amenities/ other_facilities_and_services/art_and_ leisure/

33RD JAKARTA HIGHLAND GATHERING May 27, Lippo Karawaci, Jakarta Experience classic Highland games like rugby, soccer and cricket at this annual event.

Accompanying all-day programmes include competitions, live band performances, Scottish pipes and drums, Indonesian cultural performances, and fireworks in the night.

There is also a Pasar Skotlandia bazaar, Kids Tents with trampoline and magic shows, and various foods at the Food Festival area. For more information, visit www. jkthighlandgathering.org.

BALI ARTS FESTIVAL 2012 Jun 9-Jul 7, Denpasar, Bali Watch as members of the island’s various seka (arts groups) show their grace and expertise in a variety of traditional balinese dances including kecak, legong, barong, and gambuh. There will also be the staging of classic Balinese stories like the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Kakawin Sutasoma. For more information, visit www.baliartsfestival. com.

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BIZNET BALI INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON 2012 Jun 24, Jimbaran & Nusa Dua, Bali The annual event is in its sixth year. It begins at dawn with a swim in Jimbaran Bay, followed by a bicycle race down to Nusa Dua Peninsula, ending with a foot race through the village of Jimbaran. For registration and more information, visit www.balitriathlon. com.

If you would like your event to be listed here, send essential information and hi-resolution tiff/jpg images to freandy.rumagit@spaandwellnessmag.com, Subject: Upcoming event, for consideration.

BEAUTY gems

snippets NEW MEETING ROOM AT THE 101 LEGIAN The hotel on Legian street extends its Smart Stylish Experience to its new meeting room.

Equipped with free WiFi and the latest audio visual system, the room can be set up for different capacities—75 persons in U-shape seating, 100 persons in classroom or roundtable banquet setting and 200 persons in theatre style or standing cocktail events. This means more options for business meetings, conferences, exhibitions and private parties. www.the101bali.com NEW CHEF DE CUISINE AT DAVA One of Singapore’s most acclaimed chefs, Jusman So, has joined as Chef de Cuisine at Dava, the fine dining venue of AYANA Resort & Spa Bali. Chef Jusman presents the Four-Course Surprise Menu, where after a discussion with the diner, he will create a meal using ingredients freshly bought the same morning at the local markets, that suit each diner’s dietary preferences and restrictions. Priced at Rp.450,000++ per person, the Four-Course Surprise Menu will be offered alongside Dava’s regular a la carte and nightly degustation menus. www.ayanaresort.com ASEAN GREEN HOTEL RECOGNITION FOR DISCOVERY KARTIKA PLAZA HOTEL The hotel received the award for 2012 during a gala ceremony at the ASEAN Tourism Forum held in Manado, North Sulawesi on this January 11. General Manager Urs Klee was on hand to receive the prestigious award, which recognises the commitment made by businesses to protect and preserve the environment. www.discoverykartikaplaza.com EXECUTIVE CHEF AT THE CHEDI CLUB Native Singaporean Kairudin Nor takes over the reins of the kitchens at the exclusive 20-villa resort in Tanah Gajah, Ubud. Dean, as he is affectionately known, possesses 17 years of culinary experience. This includes being Sous Chef at Saint Pierre, the renowned restaurant in Singapore headed by Chef Emmanuel Stroobant, which was awarded Best Restaurant of the Year 2007 by the World Gourmet Summit and included as a famed gourmet restaurant in the Relais & Châteaux group’s 2008 collection. Dean aims to transform The Chedi Club’s restaurant into a local dining destination by incorporating fine dining and Asian-influenced elements into the current offerings of western and Balinese dishes. www.ghmhotels.com

Guy’s Face Time Here’s one for the men! Clinique Skin Supplies for Men— comprising of Liquid Face Wash Rp.235,000 net, Scruffing Lotion Rp.220,000 net and M-Gel Lotion Rp.340,000 net—provides a three step skin care system that removes dead skin cells, along with dirt and oil. The skin’s moisture levels will be replenished and balanced. Available at Clinique counters nationwide and at www.clinique.com.

THE 101 LEGIAN

NEW CHEF DE CUISINE AT DAVA

EXECUTIVE CHEF AT THE CHEDI CLUB

100 SUNSET 2

ASEAN GREEN HOTEL RECOGNITION FOR DISCOVERY KARTIKA PLAZA HOTEL

NEW HOTELS MANAGED BY ASTON INTERNATIONAL Indonesia’s leading international hotel group has, over the past couple of months, added to their portfolio a number of hotels. The most recent of which is the 2-star favehotel Adi Sucipto (www.aston-international. com/ourhotels_overview.php?id=OTM=), a 190-room ‘trendy select service’ hotel located in the business district of Solo. In Bali, the group is managing three properties. The 100 Sunset 2 (www.aston-international.com/ ourhotels_overview.php?id=MTI4) is an economy version boutique hotel along Jl. Sunset offering 101-rooms, restaurant and bar, common swimming pool, gym and small, and mid-sized meeting rooms. In Tuban, there are 95 rooms and suites at the Quest Hotel Tuban (www.aston-international. com/ourhotels_overview.php?id=NjM=),

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Chemical-Free Hair Removal Sugaring Wax is made from natural sugar-based ingredients sans chemicals. Use it with waxing paper for all your home hair removal needs. The result is smooth, hairless skin without any irritation, even on sensitive areas like the armpits or bikini line. Sugaring Wax costs Rp.100,000 net for 500g, waxing paper costs Rp.35,000 net (100 pieces in one pack). To purchase, contact 62.85.333301748.

which also has a spa and dining space. While close by, the Aston Tuban Inn (www.astoninternational.com/ourhotels_overview. php?id=MTc=) presents 76 rooms and suites in retro style, along with a café and pool bar, spa, three meeting rooms, and outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.

Peepers Perfection Superb Cream

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The secret behind Guerlain’s Orchidée Impériale Neck and Décolleté Cream is its exclusive anti-aging composition that has a spectacular rejuvenating effect on the neck and chest. Its smooth texture and fresh floral fragrance makes it ideal for daily use. Costs Rp.3,685,000 net. Available at Guerlain counters nationwide and at www.orchideeimperiale.com.

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Guerlain’s latest luxury eye shadow offers different colour choices in matte, iridescent and satiny textures to suit your mood for the day. Eyeshadow 6 Shades No. 66 Boulevard Montparnasse feature pink, mauve, tea rose and violet. Pinks take centre stage in Eyeshadow 4 Shades No. 11 Les Roses, while Eyeshadow 4 Shades No. 12 Les Aqua offers a range of blue tones. Eyeshadow 6 Shades costs Rp.865,000 net, Eyeshadow 4 Shades costs Rp.620,000 net each. Available at Guerlain counters nationwide and at www. guerlain.com.

PHOTO NEAL HARRISON

Coco Motion Found lining the coasts of many islands, the fruit of the coconut palm multi-tasks as a nutritional snack, health food and natural medicine.

TEXT Dharma Amira

C-O-C-O-N-U-T, coconut, coconut, coconut!

Thanks to this children’s nursery song, I could spell ‘coconut’ at the age of three years, even before I knew exactly what a coconut was.

If you live in or have been in Asia, you will have noticed the tall and slender tree, which is a common sight along coastlines but it also grows inland. When a breeze is present, its branches seem to be waving at the sky.

The scientific name of coconut is cocos nucifera and it is a member of the arecaceae or palm family. The first recorded mention of

the word ‘cocoanut’ happened in 1555, after the deepest impression. Early Spanish Portuguese explorers discovered the fruit explorers called it coco or monkey face, on tropical islands throughout the Indian while the Portuguese called it coca, which Ocean. The tree is found in Portuguese folklore in many coastal areas due refers to a ghost or ‘Since ancient times, to the great buoyancy of witch. coconut has been the fruit. This allows it to used for treating a float on the sea for long Notwithstanding the wide range of health fruit’s appearance, distances and still retain problems.’ its ability to germinate almost all parts of when planted. the tree can be used.

From the fruit, you However, it is the fruit’s three indentations can drink its water, eat the meat or obtain looking like a face on a head that has left coconut milk by blending desiccated

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coconut meat with water, its husk can be used as fuel and its shell can be made into utensils or bowls. Coconut leaves can be woven into mats or used to wrap food. The tree trunk can be used for structures like buildings and bridges. Oil derived from its nut can be used for cooking, as a hair conditioner or to treat health problems. Other products from coconut include sugar, butter or solidified coconut oil, and flour.

This is reflected in the many names it has in different languages: kalpa vriksha or ‘the tree which provides all the necessities of life’ in Sanskrit, pokok seribu guna or ‘the tree of a thousand uses’ in Malay, and referred to as the ‘tree of life’ by Filipinos.

HEALTH HELP Coconut has been classified as a functional food as its fibre-, vitamin- and mineral-rich meat provides health benefits beyond its nutritional content.

In fact, since ancient times, coconut has been used for treating a wide range of health problems. These include but are not limited to improving bowel function and digestion; expels or kills tapeworms, lice and other parasites; kills viruses that cause illnesses like influenza and herpes; kills bacteria that cause ulcers, urinary tract infections and cavities; kills fungi and yeast that cause ringworm, thrush and diaper rash; reduces inflammation; dissolves kidney stones; antiaging functions like preventing wrinkles and age spots; and, controls dandruff.

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BEAUTY local flavour

‘coconut vinegar is an enzymatically live product that is an excellent source of probiotics.’

Relieve Stress Massage virgin coconut oil on your head to relieve mental fatigue and stress.

Here are some ways that you can ingest or apply coconut and benefit from its health properties.

Regulate Blood Sugar Levels Coconut flour made from dried, unheated coconut meat is a gluten-free, low carbohydrate substitute for white flour.

Besides balancing blood sugar levels, it also helps in fat burning, lowers the calorie content of food and is a great source of dietary fibre.

Hair & Scalp Care After your shower or bath, apply virgin coconut oil topically on your hair as a conditioner or for repairing damaged hair.

Massage it into scalp for removing dandruff, lice or lice eggs.

Multi-Vitamin Supplement Coconut nectar made from the tree’s sap contains 17 amino acids, broad-spectrum B vitamins, vitamin C, minerals and is very low glycemic. It is a sugar substitute in baking, beverages and cooking.

Skin Care Moisturise flaky or dry skin with virgin coconut oil daily. Besides providing moisture, it also prevents the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. Apply the oil topically on skin infections, eczema and dermatitis. Other useful skin care products where coconut oil is a basic ingredient includes body soap, lotions and creams.

Probiotic Supplement The tree’s sap also provides vinegar. The unheated, naturally aged coconut vinegar is an enzymatically live product that is an excellent source of probiotics, which promotes digestive health. It also contains more amino acids, vitamins and minerals than other vinegars.

Digestive System Use virgin coconut oil in your cooking to improve your digestion. It contains saturated fats, which has anti-microbial properties that tackle bacteria and parasites that cause indigestion. Coconut oil also aids absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

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ABOVE LEFT Coconut milk is a common ingredient used in cooking curries. RIGHT Virgin Coconut Oil has many health benefits. OPPOSITE Coconut trees are a common sight of coastal countries.

SPASSION fingertips

SPASSION indulgence

Child Spa Comforts

PHOTO DANIEL LESER

Besides being able to unwind with peace of mind when you share a spa session with you child, it will also allow parent and child to bond. TEXT Dharma Amira

Aromatherapy Massage Complement your soothing massage with aromatic oils, which aid in improving common complains and aches that result from a stressful lifestyle.

TEXT Dharma Amira An aromatherapy massage is a gentle massage that is applied with essential oils, which are highly concentrated plant oils. This massage can help to ease discomfort resulting from headaches, body aches and stress related conditions like insomnia.

Our nostrils are connected to the limbic system, which is a part of the brain that controls our emotions as well as regulating our hormones and helping in the storage of memories. Hence, when you inhale the fragrant essential oils as it is applied to the skin, the result is a multi-effect: messages are transmitted to our nervous, memory and immune systems.

Different concerns can be addressed by different essential oils: be cleansed and energised with rosemary; calm down with chamomile, lavender or geranium; feel uplifted with rose or ylang ylang; decongest with eucalyptus, tea tree or pine.

The choice of aroma or blend of aromas is usually decided after a consultation with the therapist, just before the massage session.

Sometimes the essential oil is mixed with a fragrant-free base massage oil like soy or coconut. After the spa session, you can request to purchase the same essential oil for use at home with your hot bath or as a room fragrance.

WHERE TO GO KUTA Tari Spa Aromatherapy Relaxation Massage using aromatic Asiri oils.

60 minutes, Rp.160,000++ The Spa at Bali Dynasty Resort Aromatherapy Massage using a combination of Balinese, Swedish, Shiatsu and Lomi-Lomi techniques with essential oils, followed by a warm aromatherapy flower bath and ginger tea.

75 minutes, Rp.300,000 net NUSA DUA Biwana Spa Aromatherapy Massage Swedish technique using a concentrated blend of essential oils; this treatment drains toxins while nourishing the skin, relaxing muscles, and stimulating blood and oxygen flow.

50 minutes, Rp.270,000++ Kriya Spa Kriya Aromatherapy 75 minutes, US$85++ SANUR Jamu Traditional Spa Aromatherapy Massage with aromatic oils

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that ‘assist to calm and evoke clarity’.

60 minutes, Rp.550.000+ The Ulin Spa Aromatherapy Massage with choice of essential oils for the following: jet lag morning arrival, jet lag evening arrival, headache, cold and fever, insomnia, toxic eliminator, stress, and cellulite cleansing.

60 minutes, US$35++ 90 minutes, US$45++ SEMINYAK The Spa at The Breezes Bali Resort & Spa Fragrance Body Massage 60 minutes, Rp.285,000++ 90 minutes, Rp.365,000++ Well-Being Spa Aromatherapy Massage with steam-distilled essential oils extracted from plants.

60 minutes, US$27++ UBUD Yeh Spa Balinese Aroma Oil Massage 60 minutes, Rp.180,000+ 90 minutes, Rp.290,000+ The Spa at Kamandalu Aroma Therapeutic Massage implementing Swedish and Shiatsu techniques with muscle stretching, and essential oils for relaxation.

60 minutes, US$70++

Jiwa Spa One is never too young to be pampered at the spa! Just like how a few hours at the spa becomes a relaxing interlude for adults, toddlers will also welcome the comforting experience.

Many day spas have fun sessions for children below the age of 12. Knowing that most kids cannot keep still for too long, most of the treatments last no more than 30 minutes. For packages that stretch longer, so that mom or dad can get an hour-long massage or beauty treatment, a variety of activities such as a bath in a tub or snack time are usually included for the child.

Sharing a spa visit with your child is an opportune way of spoiling yourself while knowing that your little one is well taken care of too at the same time, and often in the same room as you. Other than this being a fun and relaxing way for parent and child to connect, it is definitely a memorable experience that will give both of you much to talk about and anticipate the next spa outing together.

What: Older kids who have never had experienced a massage can get an

introduction with the Kids Massage Intro at Semara Spa. The light pressure massage will enable your child to relax. At the same time, you can do your preferred treatment at the spa.

Duration: 30 minutes Cost: Rp.135,000++ What: The Mum and Me Package at Jiwa Spa is a fun session that begins with a footbath for mother and child. After which, mom chooses either a moisture balance facial or Inner Radiance massage. At the same time, the tot is pampered with a foot mask, back massage and a chocolate bath. Finally, they get to some milk and a healthy snack.

Duration: 75 minutes Cost: Rp.1,588,000++ What: The folks at Jari Menari say that their Kid’s Massage is ‘a lovely way to introduce your children to the experience of professional massage’. Parent and child will be in the same room throughout the treatment.

Besides being trained in massage for kids, the therapists are also experts at keeping your kids occupied so that you can fully enjoy your treatment.

Duration: 45-90 minutes Cost: Rp.281,750 net

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What: If your child is under 12 years old and can be still for a longer period, then sign him or her up for the Little Princess & Little Prince package at Thalasso Bali. The session consists of a relaxation massage, chocolate scrub on the legs and back, body wrap of milk and flower petals, cream bath, body soak, and application of a body lotion blended with essential aromatherapy oil.

Duration: 120 minutes Cost: US$85.00++ What: Keep tot’s digits neat with a Childrens Manicure or Childrens Pedicure, only for those under the age of 12, at AMO SPA. They can execute intricate Nail Art and have an extensive selection of Nail Stickers. Duration: Dependent on how still your child can keep during the manicure or pedicure; 20 minutes for Nail Art/Sticker Cost: Rp. 56,000++ for Children’s Manicure, Rp.70,000++ for Children’s Pedicure, Rp.30,000++ for Nail Art/Sticker

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Ask Jamu Spa - Acupuncture Jamu Medical Spa is an integrative wellness clinic providing individualised holistic care for health maintenance, body revitalisation and harmonisation, and anti-aging prevention through a range of clinical programmes that have been exclusively designed to meet the diverse needs from integrated health care. One of their medical consultants, Dr Hendry Luis, explains and demystifies acupuncture.

Acupuncture originated in China more than 2,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest medical procedures in the world. Today, it is widely used globally, either as a main treatment to certain health conditions, or as an alternative or complementary treatment.

OF THE BODY In Chinese medicine, the body is seen as a delicate balance of two opposing and inseparable forces, the yin and yang. Yin represents the cold, slow or passive principle, while yang represents the hot, excited or active principle. Health is achieved by maintaining the body’s balance of yin and yang, while an imbalance results in blockage of chi, or vital energy flow, along meridians and cause disease. The meridians contain specific spots or acupoints that function as gateways for chi flowing through the body.

There are 12 main and eight secondary meridians connected to hundreds of other acupoints on the body.

acupuncture by Chinese neurosurgeon Jiao Shunfa, Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture

by Japanese Dr Toshikatsu Yamamoto, and hand acupuncture by Korean Dr Tae-Woo Yoo. Numerous clinical studies have documented how acupuncture alleviates certain ailments.

It has been used as a treatment modality in endocrinology, pediatrics, immunology, surgical anesthesia, cancer adjunctive therapy, neurology, pain management, aesthetic medicine, autism, musculo-skeletal disorder, obstetrics, and more. However, each ailment responds differently to acupuncture.

Medical scientists have discovered that acupoints are groups of electrically active cells that share similar biophysics properties.

There has also been intensive research that prove the existence of the meridian system.

Based on current research data available, the World Health Organization and the National Institute of Health have identified certain conditions acupuncture can effectively treat. These include but are not limited to: adverse reactions to radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy; allergic rhinitis; asthma; pain from temporomandibular or jaw joint dysfunction; stroke rehabilitation; alcohol dependence; detoxification; obesity; rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis; pain in the lower back, shoulder joint, neck, face, menstrual cramps or after surgery; sprains; and, nausea and vomiting.

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Acupuncture is a system of stimulating acupoints to influence the body’s bioenergy circulation and restore its physiological balance. Some stimulation techniques include needle insertion; mechanic pressure; thermal, electrical, laser or sound stimulus; and other related methods such as moxibustion or burning mugwort herb placed on specific points, and placing herbal pastes on specific points.

As long as acupuncture is used for the indicated health condition, it is a safe and effective treatment with few contraindications. Complications usually result from the inadequate sterilisation of needles or from improper delivery. Disease transmission, infections and punctured organs can be avoided by: using new, sterile, disposable and non-toxic needles; proper application of antiseptic on the spot for needle insertion, prior to the procedure; and going to a qualified, well-trained acupuncture practitioner.

The most used and scientifically studied technique is needle insertion, either by hand or electrical stimulation. Laser, electroacupuncture and ultrasound are some modern methods of stimulation.

Other techniques that have been developed include auriculo-therapy or ear acupuncture

by French neurologist Paul Nogier, scalp

Those with pulmonary disease, a history of seizures, valvular heart disease, diabetes, systemic and local infections, pain of unknown origin as well as pregnant females and elderly or medically compromised

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patients should approach acupuncture with caution. Those with arrhythmia also known as irregular heart rhythm or pacemakers should also avoid electroacupuncture.

Dr Hendry Luis graduated from the School of Medicine of Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta. He is trained in acupuncture, antiaging medicine, aesthetic medicine and spa & wellness (CIBTAC), and uses integrative and holistic approaches in his clinical practice.

If you have any questions about health issues, send an email to editor@spaandwellnessmag. com, subject: Ask Jamu Spa. Questions will be selected based on relevancy, and be edited for clarity and brevity.

Disclaimer The purpose of this article is to provide health information and is not suitable for medical advice. No individual shall use the information in this article for self-diagnosis, treatment or justification in accepting or declining any medical therapy for any health problems or diseases. No individual is discouraged from seeking professional medical advice and treatment. Any individual with a specific health problem or who is taking medications must first seek advice from his personal physician or healthcare provider before starting a health programme. The author and publisher shall be neither held liable nor responsible to any person or entity with respect to loss, damage or injury caused by allergy to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this article.

Jamu Medical Spa Jalan Danau Tamblingan No. 41 Sanur, Bali Tel.: 62.361.286595 jamu.medicalspa@gmail.com

Spa Air at Villa Air Bali The menu of Spa Air features treatments steeped in ancient wisdom and traditions, like the Ayurveda Shirodara. End each session here feeling totally peaceful, relaxed and balanced.

TEXT Patricea Chow PHOTO Spa Air After three weeks of long days that led into late nights, I was feeling off-balance. A friend recommended that I try Ayurveda Shirodara, where in Sanskrit, shiro means head and dara means stream. The treatment’s focus is having warm herbal oil poured in a steady stream on the middle of the forehead, which is the location of the third eye.

In Ayurveda, which is a system of natural healing originating more than 5,000 years ago in India and with origins in India’s Vedic cultures, the third eye relates to intuition and inner wisdom. Some of the health benefits from Ayurveda Shirodara are deep mental relaxation, lower metabolism, eases aches in joints, eases insomnia, and balancing the body’s nervous system.

Spa Air’s Ayurveda Shirodara is a treatment that includes head to toe pampering too. The session begins with a consultation in a private reception room and a glass of warm ginger tea. Then I enter a spa suite, which comes complete with a private garden, separate bathtub and shower, toilet, vanity and locker.

After changing into a soft batik robe, I sink into a plush armchair.

My therapist then washes my feet with a natural salt scrub while explaining what I can expect for the next two hours. After drying my feet and asking me to close my eyes, she chants a mantra to ‘open the seven spots for vital energy flow’. Although the words are unfamiliar, the tune is soothing and I relax.

Then I move onto the massage bed and my entire body is gently kneaded for the next 90-minutes. Unlike other massages I have experienced, where the therapist applies the massage oil as the massage progresses, warm herbal oil is drizzled over my body before the massage begins. I breathe in the refreshing citrus and lemongrass fragrance as the oil’s heat envelops me. Any soreness or tightness in my muscles fades away. By the time the abhyanga or oil massage continues onto my face, I feel light like a feather and my skin feels silky smooth.

Finally, a container filled with the same herbal oil is positioned hanging above my forehead.

As the oil streams down onto my forehead and flows through hair to the container below, I temporarily forget my worries and wished that the moment did not end.

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Alas, the oil stops flowing and signals the end of the treatment. I am left alone in the spa suite to do as I wish. I spend another few minutes revelling in the moment, before deciding against taking a shower, as the fragrance of the oil instils a sense of calm in me. After using a towel to wipe off any access oil, I brush my hair, put on my clothes and retreat to the open post-treatment bale.

As I sip on a glass of chilled rosella tea, my mind and emotions are still. A soft breeze delivers the gentle sounds of water from the adjacent cascading pool, making it a harmonising end to the comforting spa session.

A 120-minutes Ayurveda Shirodara costs US$85++ per person. The price is adjusted during peak season.

Spa Air Villa Air Jl. Lebak Sari Br Taman, Petitenget P.O. Box 2132 Tel.: 62.361.737378 www.villa-airbali.com/en/spa.htm

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Honouring Balinese Traditions Spa treatments at the Four Seasons Resorts in Bali incorporate natural herbs, water and crystals, all of which have been used by the Balinese since time immemorial.

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The Four Seasons Resorts in Bali have launched, at their spas in Sayan and Jimbaran, a range of spa treatments that appropriately honour the timeless healing traditions of the Balinese people, their magical land, and the medicinal and therapeutic remedies that have been part of Balinese culture and lifestyle since time immemorial.

At Sayan, the lush, tropical greenery complements the focus of nurturing from within, which is the philosophy that has driven the menu selections of Balinese Ayurveda treatments. Down in Jimbaran, the cleansing and balancing forces of water, salt and crystals reflect the expanse of the property, which stretches across pristine beaches and overlooks the Indian Ocean.

HOLISTIC HEALING AT SAYAN The Four Seasons Resort at Sayan, set amidst lush rice paddies that gently cascade down to the sacred Ayung River, is a perfect setting for natural Balinese Ayurveda treatments, all of which are derived from ancient Balinese traditions. Besides keeping these rituals alive, the Four Seasons also gives back to the local community, by sustainably supporting the cultivation of the plants used in the spa therapies.

The approach of Balinese Ayurveda looks at every element of your life, what the Balinese call the ‘Secrets to Bliss’, derived from panca maya kosa, or ‘five layers of being’. This ancient concept and philosophy believes that the human body is made of five rich layers that ‘wrap tightly around the soul like delicate sheaths’. These five layers, or kosas, refer to anna maya kosa or our physical body nourished by what we eat; prana maya kosa or breathing exercises; mano maya kosa or our sense of touch and experiences; vijana

maya kosa or our intellect and thirst for wisdom and knowledge; and, amanda maya kosa or cultivating the qualities of inner peace, happiness and space to dream.

No mere ‘scrub and rub then out the door you stumble’, the spa session here is a complete, holistic experience of health and wellbeing that lasts beyond your stay, while at the same time providing an educational insight into health and healing.

Sessions begin with your selected Balinese Ayurveda treatment, which are all experienced in spa villas that have Japanese-inspired design features. The signature therapy here is The Goddess Within, beginning with time in the steam room to open up the pores of the skin.

Following this, a mix of avocado, betel and guava leaves, ginger, ylang ylang and magnolia champaca flowers, that have been simmered in water until soft then crushed, is used to scrub the entire body. Next, as dictated by your own needs, a customised massage is enjoyed. Then you soak in a flower bath infused with frangipani, ylang ylang and coconut milk, accompanied by a

THIS PAGE Your flower bath is infused with essential oils.

OPPOSITE Fresh leaves used for The Goddess Within treatment.

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cup of jamu, a local herbal brew to encourage stamina, which you will need after these mind and body melting moments. Finally, an aromatic ylang ylang body spray is applied over your body, making it even harder to drag yourself away from the treatment room.

However, the experience extends beyond the spa. Four Seasons has joined forces with some of Ubud’s renowned artists and painters to tap into and nurture your playful, creative and vibrant spirit of life. For the more intrepidly inclined, physically challenging adventures such as canyoning, deep ravine explorations, waterfall climbs and runs through the rice fields, or sawah, are part of the package.

The final element of your Balinese Ayurveda experience is the journey of self-discovery.

Breathing exercises, called pranayama, and meditation are taught as invaluable tools to calm and clear the mind, along with the practice of Balinese martial arts to awaken and enliven the body. Balinese healers and expert chefs teach guests the fundamentals of wholesome cooking and eating superfoods.

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BY THE OCEAN, AT JIMBARAN If however, you would rather be by the sea, the Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay is a great alternative. As opposed to the inward-focused, soul soothing setting of Sayan, the expansive views over the ocean at Jimbaran Bay provides a different backdrop for the new spa treatments offered at the spa.

With the sounds of the sea lapping on the foreshore, your scenic sea-spa escape, the signature Sun and Sound Therapy, begins with the hypnotic reverberations from a Balinese gong, taking you to your temple within. This is followed by the Glass Stone Massage utilising aloe and cocoa blossoms, and finished off with a hydrating wild basil and Neroli serum facial boost.

All products used here are infused with seaweed and algae, all of which are rich in antioxidants and minerals. These are vital ingredients for promoting skin cellular strength. They are also considered vital for the preservation of softer skin, relief from allergies, weight loss, improved blood circulation, a strengthened immune system, fighting degenerative diseases, and a host of other medicinal benefits.

Leaves, flowers and other natural ingredients used in the Balinese Ayurveda treatments.

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ONE, THE OTHER, OR BOTH Spoilt for choice? You may be best off dividing your time between Sayan and Jimbaran—indulge in the soothing balance brought on by both the forest and the sea.

And while doing so, you will discover that the spa experiences of both bring a balance and renewed vigour like you have never had before.

The Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan Sayan, Ubud, Bali Tel.: 62.361.977577 www.fourseasons.com/sayan The Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Jimbaran, Bali Tel.: 62.361.701010 www.fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay

TOP TO BOTTOM Ingredients and treatments are derived from ancient Balinese traditions; Treatment room at Four Seasons Resorts at Jimbaran Bay; Fresh flower petals for the flowers bath.

OPPOSITE Your entire body is gently scrubbed during The Goddess Within treatment.

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3V Canggu

Bali Treetop Adventure Park

Bali Equestrian Centre

Bali Treetop Adventure Park

Bali Equestrian Centre

Kids’ Play School’s out! At a loss for where to go with the kids? Here’s our selection of places for kids’ play.

TEXT Dharma Amira BALI BALI EQUESTRIAN CENTRE What: Introduce kids to the joy of horse riding through their Tiny Tots Lessons, taught by a qualified instructor. Parents participate by leading the pony their child is seated on, all within an arena that is covered and enclosed with a border. Toddlers who already have riding experience can independently go on pony rides, and can also choose to groom the pony after.

For: 3 to 6 years Duration: Tiny Tots Lessons, 30 minutes, bookings required. Pony rides with grooming, 30 minutes. Pony rides only, 15 minutes.

Cost: Tiny Tots Lessons, Rp.100,000 per lesson. Pony rides with grooming, Rp.150,000. Pony rides only, Rp.100,000.

Berawa, Canggu Tel.: 62.361.844653341 www.baliequestriancentre.com

JAKARTA BALI TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK What: This activity park has circuits for all levels and ages. The Squirrel Yellow Circuit was ‘carefully designed only for small children’, with eight stages starting from a wood ladder that they have to climb up, and ending with a mini Flying Fox. More adventurous or slightly older kids can try the Green Circuit, which features basic levels of Horizontal Flying Fox and Flying Swings, plus the chance to master the safety equipment. All circuits will help your child to better understand his or her own dexterity, crawling and balance skills.

For: Squirrel Yellow Circuit - 4 to 6 years.

Green Circuit for Children - 4 to 8 years.

Green Circuit for Junior - over 6 years.

Duration: Squirrel Yellow Circuit approximately 10 minutes. Green Circuit approximately 15 minutes.

Cost: US$14 for under 12 years, US$21 for adults. Includes 2 hours and 30 minutes access to all circuits and challenges; safety equipment; assistance from professional instructors; insurance for ages 7 to 65 years; and drinking water.

Bali Botanical Garden, Candi Kuning Tel.: 62.361.8520608 www.balitreetop.com

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3V KEROBOKAN/CANGGU What: Cooking lessons, art sessions, movies and games are some of the activities offered by 3V Oggy Kids Club at 3V Kerobokan.

Parents can join their wards or leave them with the qualified and caring team. Down in 3V Canggu, aspiring gymnasts can hone their flexibility and skills with a qualified teacher while older kids can play Futsal in a safe environment.

For: Oggy Kids Club, 4-10 years. Gymnastics Club, all ages and levels. Futsal, 6-13 years.

Duration: Oggy Kids Club, from 2 hours up.

Gymnastics Club, 1.5-2 hours. Futsal, 1.5 hours.

Cost: Oggy Kids Club, price dependent on duration. Gymnastics Club and Futsal, Rp.550,000 per kid for a 10-visit pass.

3V Kerobokan Jl. Mertasari 31X Tel.: 62.361.8476252 3V Canggu Jl. Raya Padanan No. 6 Tel.: 62.361.7898967 www.3vfitness.com

KIDZANIA What: An indoor, kids-size replica of a city where children can wander freely in the streets and among buildings such as a hospital, theatre and factories. In the process, they role-play professions and occupations such as a Formula 1 race driver, pilot, construction worker and more. They earn KIDSZOS currency, which can be used at KIDZANIA shops for various services.

Parents cannot enter the ‘city’ but can watch their kids’ from viewing areas. There is also Urbano House, a play area for those under 6 years of age, accompanied by a parent.

For: 2 to 16 years Duration: Various charges for different days, times and age groups. Refer to www.kidzania. co.id/ver2/index.php?catid=30&artid=75&m nid=113&menu=115 Pacific Place Shopping Mall 6th Floor Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 52-53 SCBD Complex Tel.: 62.21.5154888 www.kidzania.co.id

TAMAN MINI INDONESIA What: A cultural park that is a miniature of Indonesia. On-site are 27 Regional Pavilions, which are traditional houses of the different provinces of Indonesia, doubling as museums displaying handicraft, traditional costumes and historical relics within; 15 museums including the Insect Museum and Butterfly Park, Komodo Museum and Reptile Park, and Transportation Museum; four flower and herb gardens; the Atmaja Amusement Park specially presenting dangdut music; the Keong Emas IMAX Theater screening various films; and, various fun rides like a Miniature Train, Sky-lift Cable Car and Indonesia Aeromovel. Great for keeping kids occupied for the entire day!

For: 2 years and up Duration: Per day Cost: Various charges for different attractions.

Refer to www.tamanmini.com/tiket Eastern outskirts of Jakarta Approximately 2 km from Kampung Rambutan Terminal; approximately 5 km from Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport; approximately 200 m from the Jagorawi toll gate.

Tel.: 62.21.8409214 www.tamanmini.com

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DUNIA FANTASI What: A theme park located within Ancol Bay City destination resort. There are more than 30 rides and attractions. These include a twisted rollercoaster ride, animatronics theatre shows, a Star Wars interactive ride, spinning cups and a ferris wheel.

For: 2 years and up Duration: Per day Cost: Rp.190,000 per person on Mon-Fri. Rp.220,000 per person on Sat, Sun, public holidays.

Kompleks Taman Impian Jaya Ancol Jl. R. E. Martadinata, North Jakarta Tel.: 62.21.645 0117 www.ancol.com/en.php

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Decide if a stoller is needed at your destination.

Here is another way that kids can travel by.

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Electronic devices provide hours of distraction.

Travel with Little People Parents with toddlers or infants can make family travel a breeze with some pre-trip preparations. A mother of a pre-schooler shares how she makes arrangements for long vacations and her list of things to check off.

TEXT Padma Monroy Taking a trip with kids can be fun and exciting, but also arduous if the planning is left to the last minute. I know from personal experience: I am a mother to a very inquisitive and active pre-schooler.

When I was a single, university student, zipping between continents was seen as a fun experience. I could either knock myself out with the available alcoholic beverages on board or stay up reading or watching inflight movies.

Now that I am travelling with a child in tow, plus with post-9/11 regulations, the whole

picture changes. And this is not to mention travelling into the United States, which is quite a procedure itself.

That is why I now start preparing everything from as early as a couple of months before we take any trip, especially if we have to fly long distance, for example, from Asia to Guatemala or the United States.

Here are some useful sites that I refer to each time I prepare for a family trip: www. tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children, www. travellingwithchildren.co.uk, www.guardian. co.uk/travel/2008/jan/20/8

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THE RIGHT STUFF Let’s go over the pertinent stuff first: have all travel documents in order. Do your research about entry visa requirements early by calling the embassy of the country you will be visiting or checking with the airline you are flying with. Although there are many online resources for this, travel laws are amended, enforced or removed from one day to the next. Additionally, for countries that do not grant visas-on-arrival, you will need sufficient time to submit you application at the embassy.

Think about the climate of the area you will be travelling to. Pack accordingly or decide if it is worth picking up clothes over there.

Travel light if you are going to be shopping so that way, you have space in your bags for the return journey. Be aware of baggage limitations as most airlines have different rules and travelling from one continent to another.

Prepare entertainment for your little one because if he or she does not get bored on a long flight, then the excitement of travelling may prevent sleep from arriving. Time tested distractions include stickers, crayons and colouring books, a favourite story and memory card games. Otherwise, fill an iPad or iPod touch with movies and cartoons, and remember to attach a pair of headphones!

If like me, you have a pre-schooler, here are some questions you need to ask yourself before boarding the plane: ‘Is a child seat needed aboard?’, ‘Do we have the right size stroller for travelling?’ and ‘Are these i accoutrements airline approved?’.

Of course it is very easy to over pack for the duration of your trip. For me, I consider what stuff is available at our destination. If it can be easily bought at a store, then I bring sufficient to last us through the first day after our arrival.

ON THE GO ‘Be aware of baggage IN FLIGHT Always have a spare limitations as most airlines change of clothes for have different rules and The next step is your child and a top travelling from one continent preparing for the for you at all times to another’ plane journey. There during your travels— are lots of nifty you never know travel packs of food or toys available, but when a food mishap can happen! Assign one really ponder over what are necessary and responsible parent to carry everything in a what are frivolity. In the long run, the money Ziploc bag, placed within easy reach in either you save will come in handy on your travels! the handbag or backpack.

Decide how much water or snacks your tot will need for the flight. Some handy bites include baby carrots, sun dried raisins or Mott’s fruit snacks. Do not forget clean drinking water in your child’s favourite bottle.

Medications are tricky as you do not know what is available without prescription, from country to country. The last thing you want is to spend time stuck in the emergency room, watching your child being poked and

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prodded as part of hospital procedure, for something you could have easily carried in your checked baggage.

I usually have our paediatrician make a list of the most common ailments that he has treated my child for, then purchase everything necessary. I pack this with a typed list of dosages and other information regarding the medication, and a letter from him stating that this has been done with his approval, in case we get stuck in Customs. I also have his office and mobile numbers so that in the worst-case scenario, I can call or send an SMS to him.

Try to be flexible about eating and napping times, and remember to have a recovery period for jet lag. Do not try to pack your days with activities as some days just need to be an ‘off ’ day. This is not the time to be a stickler for routine.

Although consistency is important, gauge the situation by looking at how your child feels and stick to your gut feeling. Thus, pop the Patience Pill, pick your battles and enjoy your travels!

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Manado

With numerous historical, cultural and ecological sites, Manado will provide many hours of exploration for families.

The most common activities that Manado is known for are snorkelling and diving.

Actually, these take place at nearby Bunaken National Park, while the bulk of attractions in the provincial capital of North Sulawesi falls under ecotourism.

The locals call the area bumi nyiur melambai, or the land of waving coconut palms, after the coconut trees that line the coast. Together with the wide oceans, serene lakes and undulating mountains, Manado is a scenic getaway for families.

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Dharma Amira

The serene settings of Manado and the carefree attitude of its ethnic Minahasa people belie the city’s troubled past.

The first known mention of Manado was in 1556 on a world map by French cartographer Nicolas Desliens, when present day Manado Tua was referred to as Manarow. The Sultan of Ternate ruled it before the Portuguese made him their vassal and took control of the Minahasa.

Through a serious of strategic moves, the Spanish wrested control of Manado and the Minahasa from the Portuguese, crowning the son of a Spanish ‘mestizo’ (‘of mixed heritage’) as the first King of Manado in 1630.

By 1658, the Dutch had displaced the Portuguese, with the Dutch East Indies Company building Fort Nieuw Amsterdam.

They converted locals to Christianity and built the first Christian church called Oude Kerk or Old Church, which is now known as Gereja Sentrum or Central Church.

Then the city fell to the Japanese in January 1942. After World War II, the next major chapter for Manado was an unsuccessful bid by the rebel movement Permesta, which was headquartered in the city, for Manado’s independence from the Indonesian republic in 1958. The central government’s response was to first bomb the city in February of 1958, followed by an invasion in June of the same year.

Despite having been ruled by different cultures, the Minahasa identify most with the Dutch culture and language.

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CITY STOPS The Museum of North Sulawesi Province (W.R. Supratman No. 72, Manado, North Sulawesi; Tel.: 62.431.862685) provides visitors with a quick overview of the region’s culture, history and art.

Numerous Christian churches dot the city, with some of the most influential churches of the region found along Sam Ratulangi Street. Do not miss out the aforementioned Gereja Sentrum (Jl. Sarapung, Wenang), which despite having undergone numerous renovations has retained its original stone foundation together with some of its walls and pillars.

The Buddhist Ban Hin Kiong Temple (D.I. Panjaitan Street) was built during the Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644 to 1911), and is the oldest Chinese temple in the region.

In the evenings, the Boulevard area (Jl. Pierre Tendean) comes alive with people visiting the four malls—Manado Town Square, Boulevard Mall, Bahu Mall, Mega Mall—and trying local bites such as bubur tinutuan (porridge

VENTURING OUT Outside of the city, there are many sights.

Nature treks through the Tangkoko Nature Reserve, located 20km southwest of the city, will reveal several native species. Kids will have fun trying to spot tarsiers, Maleo birds, crested black macaque monkeys and hornbills.

For a piece of history, travel 24km south to Japanese Caves, located along the road between the country villages of Kiawa and Kawangkoan. The Japanese used them primarily for storage of goods during the World War II occupation.

‘The first known mention of Manado was in 1556 on a world map by French cartographerz Nicolas Desliens.’

Located approximately 20km south of Manado city is Tomohon. Flowers are abundant in homes and farms of this town, which holds its famed flower festival annually in August.

Kakas and Remboken, it is the largest lake in North Sulawesi. Boat rides are available to Likri Island in the middle of the lake.

Not forgetting the snorkelling and diving enthusiasts, an hour’s boat ride north of Manado will bring you to Bunaken, an island 8 square kilometres in size that is part of Bunaken Marine Park. The latter spans 890 square kilometres and is teeming with a vast variety of corals and marine life.

About 9km south of Tomohon is Lake Linow, a small volcanic lake. Pack a picnic basket and spend the sunny day watching the lake change from blue to green or turquoise as sunlight bounces off its surface.

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Driving 20-minutes southwest of Tomohon brings you to Lake Tondano, located on the east of the Mount Tondano caldera. At approximately 43 square kilometres in size and stretching the three sub districts of Eris,

Newlyweds can enjoy a romantic escape at the Kima Bajo Resort & Spa (Desa Kima Bajo, Kecamatan Wori, Kabupaten Minahasa Utara, North Sulawesi; Tel.: 62.431.3308085; english.kimabajo.com), the Hotel Aryaduta

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Due to its popularity as a tourist destination, there are various hotels in Manado.

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with fish paste), coto Makassar (rich beef stew made with beef offal, cumin and lemon grass), fish or chicken rica rica (chili paste with lime and ginger) and fresh seafood at the many restaurants and cafés.

Manado (Jl. Piere Tendean (Boulevard), Manado, North Sulawesi; www.ritzymanado. com) is comfortably affordable, while Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort (Desa Pulisan, Kecamatan Likupang, North Sulawesi; Tel.: 62.431.838185; www.pulisanresort-sulawesi. com) features wooden beach cottages built in traditional Minahasa style.

At Hotel Novotel Manado Golf Resort & Convention Center (A.A. Maramis Kayuwatu, Kairagi II, North Sulawesi; Tel.: 62.431.818889; www.novotel.com/gb/ hotel-7342-novotel-manado-golf-resortconvention-center/index.shtml), children below the age of 16 years stay for free and also have buffet breakfasts for free when they are in the same room with their parents or grandparents.

Children have their own pool to swim in at Hotel Santika Premiere Seaside Resort Manado (Tongkaina-Bunaken, P.O.

Box 1644, Manado, North Sulawesi; Tel.: 62.431.8858222/8858333; www.santika.com/ manado-premiere), a four-star hotel with all rooms facing the ocean.

GETTING THERE Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) is the hub of Lion Air (www2.lionair. co.id), which flies in from Soekarno Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali, Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) in Makassar and Juanda International Airport (SUB) in Surabaya.

Garuda Indonesia (www.garuda-indonesia. com), Batavia Air (www.batavia-air.com), Merpati Nusantara Airlines (www.merpati. co.id) and Sriwijaya Air (www.sriwijayaair. co.id) all fly in from Soekarno Hatta International Airport too.

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ABOVE A resident of Tangkoko Nature Reserve. OPPOSITE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Dusk falls, with Bunaken in the distance; Kima Bajo Resort & Spa; Float in the Tomohon Flower Festival. OPENING PAGES Colourful coral and marine life, underwater at Bunaken Marine Park.

LIFESTYLE destination international

A Cool Retreat Pass over the typical family vacation spots and head far south to Franz Josef Glacier, one of New Zealand’s glacial wonders, which will give your children a memorable school break.

TEXT John Toh PHOTOS John Toh & Fox Glacier Guides

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ABOVE The heli-hike will drop you on a more pristine section of the glacier. OPPOSITE Come up close to breathtaking ice formations on Franz Josef Glacier. PREVIOUS Inside the glacier.

You will be forgiven if you thought this was another luxury retreat set against the luscious canopy of a Sumatran or Bornean jungle.

After all, the view outside is of a dense rainforest, complete with the familiar afternoon rain showers. But open the glass sliding door and the cool, crisp air—no hotter than 16 degrees Celsius—will immediately greet you.

OUT & ABOUT There is not much to do here except to see the glacier this town was named after. If taking a snapshot of the glacier from the only designated lookout point is not enough, there are a few other ways to explore it.

There is, however, only one licensed tour operator here that conducts tours on ‘The amazing aerial view is a Welcome to the the blue ice. The good enough reason to go on town of Franz Josef. aptly named Franz the costly heli-hike journey.’

It is an approximate Josef Guides four-hour drive to (Main Road, next the West Coast either from Christchurch or to Mobil Station; Tel.: 64.3.7520763; www.

Queenstown, but most visitors come here as franzjosefglacier.com) provides a variety of part of a road trip around the South Island. trips for various fitness levels and interests.

This small town—about 500 metres end to They accept children from the age of six to 16 end—is the launch point for visitors to the years or from the age of eight to 16 years for famed Franz Josef Glacier, which is about a selected trips. five-kilometre drive away.

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Most people will be able to go on the Glacier Valley Walk, which is a relaxing three-hour trek up the face of the glacier. Fitter and more adventurous folks can choose between the Half Day or Full Day Glacier Experience, which last up to 4.5 hours and 8 hours respectively.

If you feel like living it large, go for the heli-hike. The amazing aerial view is a good enough reason to come on this costly journey.

But the highlight is that, weather permitting, the helicopter will drop you off on the face of the glacier at a section where the ice is most pristine. Following this is a two-hour hike on foot, at the end of which you get whisked away by helicopter again. Of course, you may also do just the scenic helicopter tour, without ever needing to hike a single metre.

If chasing spectacular views is not quite your thing, have a quad-bike adventure with Across Country Quad Bikes (Main

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Road, P.O. Box 133; Tel.: 64.3.7520123; www. acrosscountryquadbikes.co.nz). Although the minimum required age to drive a quadbike is 16 years, anyone younger can ride as passengers.

Horse-riding tours with South Westland Horse Treks (Waiho Flat Road, P.O. Box 112; Tel.: 64.3.7520223; www.horsetreknz.com) last from one to six hours. Children aged seven to 12 years can join the shorter treks.

Whether you opt for an ache-inducing full-day adventure or sightseeing in the luxury of your own private chopper, you can luxuriate afterwards at the Glacier Hot Pools (Cron Street; Tel.: 64.8.00044044; www. glacierhotpools.com). Soak away your stress or muscle strains in natural glacial waters, which are heated to a relaxing 40 degrees Celsius. There are three public pools and, for couples who want privacy, three private pools with their own changing facilities. Children under five years of age enter for free and there are changing rooms for families. For more stubborn knots, there are masseuses on site to rub them away with 100 per-cent natural massage products made in New Zealand.

WHERE TO STAY Accommodation choices are aplenty here.

From backpacker hostels to bed and breakfasts to luxury resorts, there is something for everyone here.

Te Waonui Rainforest Retreat (3 Wallace Street; Tel.: +64.3.3571919; www.tewaonui. co.nz) is by far the most posh and luxurious property along the 500 metre strip of township, especially for tired travellers not wanting to rough it out with rowdy backpackers or contend with just a simple bed enclosed within four plain walls. This five-star hotel surrounds the edge of the rainforest and each room has a front-row view of the natural greenery.

Families with three or more children can opt to stay in the apartment-style Glenfern Villas (State Highway 6, P.O. Box 102;

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Tel.: 64.3.7520054; www.glenfern.co.nz) or Punga Grove (Cron Street, P.O. Box 85; Tel.: 64.3.7520001; www.pungagrove.co.nz) motel.

These two properties offer accommodations that are serviced daily and have a fully equipped kitchen.

From CHC, there are a few ways for getting to Franz Josef.

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Otherwise, take a domestic flight on Air Nelson (www.airnelson.co.nz), Air New Zealand (www.airnewzealand.com) or Eagle Airways (www.eagleair.co.nz) to Hokitika Airport (HKK), the regional airport for the South island’s west coast. Then hop on to a bus by Atomic Shuttles (www.atomictravel. co.nz) or InterCity Coachlines (www.intercity. co.nz) to Franz Josef.

Dining options are limited in Franz Josef; there are all of four independent cafés and restaurants in town—Alive May Bar & Restaurant (Corner of Cowan and Cron Street; Tel.: 64.3.7520740), Speights Landing Bar & Restaurant (Corner of State Highway 6 and Cowan Street; Tel.: 64.3.7520229; www. facebook.com/pages/The-Speights-LandingBar-Restaurant/165410450174661), Aviators Café (Alpine Adventure Centre, Main Road; Tel.: 64.3.7520134; www.facebook.com/ AviatorsCafeFranzJosef) and The Plump Pigeon Café & Bar (24 Franz Josef Highway; Tel.: 64.3.7520721; goodgroup.co.nz/bars/theplump-pigeon). But visitors come here for the views, not the food.

If you drive, rent a car. Some car rental companies that have a counter at the airport include AVIS, Europcar and Hertz.

Or take a domestic flight on Air New Zealand or Jetstar Airways (www.jetstar.com) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Then arrive at Franz Josef on a bus by Newmans Coachlines (www.newmanscoach.co.nz) or InterCity Coachlines.

‘Visitors come to Franz Josef for the views, not the food.’

Still, hotels such as Te Waonui have on-site restaurants. Even if you are not staying at this resort, The Canopy Restaurant here is worth visiting. The freshest local produce is used here and the five-course degustation menu is certainly the one to go for. Vegetarians will also be delighted to know that there’s a meatfree option available.

GETTING THERE The nearest major airport to Franz Josef Glacier is Christchurch International Airport (CHC). There are direct flights on Singapore Airlines (www.singaporeair.com) from Singapore, on Air Asia X (www.airasia.com) from Kuala Lumpur, on Air Pacific Limited (www.airpacific.com) from Fiji, and on Emirates (www.emirates.com) from Bangkok.

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OPPOSITE TOP LEFT Rooms at Te Waonui Rainforest Retreat have a terrace that reaches into the rainforest. TOP RIGHT & BOTTOM LEFT Soak in heated natural glacial waters in public or private pools at the Glacial Hot Pools.

BOTTOM RIGHT Fresh local produce result in delicious dishes at the Canopy Restaurant.

HIGHLIGHT report

relationships and lineage to resolve tensions, through practices like depth psychotherapy and Jungian analysis.

Anyone who has taken part in or witnessed one of Bert Hellinger’s family constellations knows how life can transform when these ancestral connections are re-established and mended. Craniosacral work is also useful for bringing unconscious material into conscious awareness and making it accessible.

As each adult’s psyche possesses its own unique intelligence and pace for integrating, there is no set formula for this process.

REGROWING ROOTS Whilst the rich and colourful culture of an adopted home, like Bali or Jakarta, can broaden a foreign child’s experience and tolerance, it is not a substitute for the child’s culture of origin. Energetically and psychologically, their ancestral culture is their mother’s culture.

Recreate cultural rituals like making decorations for Christmas.

Helping Children Grow Roots TEXT Mia Watson PHOTOS Suki Zoë

When a family relocates or when a child is not born in their mother’s home country, it is important that they engage in cultural activities that give them a sense of belonging and identity.

When a family moves from one continent to another, for example from Europe to Indonesia, the children are physically taken out of their home environment. This results in less contact with their extended family and their cultural context, and they may lose touch with their roots. If parents turn their back on home or family, the children suffer psychologically.

mother’s—culture of origin, is equally if not more important for child development.

Although children need emotional empathy for healthy brain development and selfconfidence, other imperceptible factors like cultural rootedness, or a connection to the parents’—and more importantly the

Since life became more mobile and virtual, conscious connection with ancestry and cultural heritage is no longer commonplace.

What happens if we do not have these cultural roots?

Heritage and ancestry are not optional luxuries in life. They are fundamental to mental and emotional health. That is why we talk about our ‘roots’.

UPROOTED PROBLEMS

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The symptoms for lack of rooting show up in children’s daily lives. They range from nervousness and poor sense of belonging, to difficulty in learning and socialising, terror, isolation and depression.

When children have these symptoms, they are experiencing whatever emotions the parents are themselves not aware of. So their parents need to heal themselves. Usually, when the parents’ unconscious issues are resolved, their children’s issues show marked improvement.

Such healing occurs by working with unconscious and hidden dynamics of family

What matters is that parents acknowledge their own ancestral lineage and cultural context, thus giving their children conscious access to this to help grow their roots.

For parents moving abroad, this may involve looking at any unresolved family issues,

since their children still need access to family connections to develop healthily. For expatriates who have their children after arrival in their adopted home, it is a case of establishing family connections and cultural context for the children.

environment. The child can then incorporate whatever aspects of life they enjoy of Bali or Jakarta, without losing their own sense of identity.

A way of helping kids develop their roots is by recreating cultural rituals such as Advent, Christmas and Easter. You can make an Advent calendar, decorate the house in December or bake traditional Christmas cakes, paint eggs for the annual Easter egg hunt, and tell traditional cultural stories of these rituals. These fun activities become your family’s traditions, which provide a strong foundation by structuring your child’s inner world, and provide a sense of community and cyclical time.

Communication with extended family such as grandparents and cousins, with regular telephone or Skype calls, is important.

Parents can also support their child’s cultural development with piano or violin lessons, horse riding, modern art exhibitions, ballet or modern dance classes, or attending jazz concerts.

These hobbies actually link into sophisticated historical traditions. When parents explain to their child how these art forms are part of their heritage, the child develops a sense of belonging within their own cultural context.

This helps them find their own anchor and stand on their own two feet in a foreign

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Frequently talking about your family’s history and drawing family trees are useful too. At least once a year, visit the home country.

Keeping up the language from the home country is essential—the ‘mother tongue’ connects to deep roots in the psyche.

When teenagers express a longing to return ‘home’ to, for example, attend high school, it is important that parents take the request seriously. Children sense this instinctively— they ‘just know’—yet, they cannot always express why. But they are right—it arises from the young adult’s innate wisdom and is a healthy request. Spending school years at ‘home’ will help them to cultivate their roots, relate and later survive as adults.

If parents can be conscious of their own roots and make this connection accessible, children will adapt better wherever they live.

Bert Hellinger: Considered by many to be Europe’s most innovative and provocative psychotherapist. Also an influential family therapist.

Family Constellations: Described as ‘an experiential process that aims to release and resolve profound tensions within and between people’, a session aims to unveil previously unrecognised dynamics that go back multiple generations in a given family, and encourages the subject to accept the reality of this past so that the forces at work can be resolved.

Depth psychology: Historically, this is a German term, tiefenpsychologie, which explores the relationship between the conscious and the unconscious. It includes both psychoanalysis and Jungian psychology.

Craniosacral work: An exceptionally safe and gentle form of bodywork. It uses light touching to stimulate the expansion of core energy, thus encouraging the body and central nervous system to balance and heal itself. See www. craniohealing.com for more information.

Parents who are conscious of their own roots have children who a adapt better.

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Maintaining a Harmonious Family Family is made of many people with different characters, emotional depth and expectations.

What can each do to make sure that disagreements can be kept to a minimum?

TEXT Susan Spilman It may seem like an unnecessary question, but you first need to ask: what constitutes a family problem? Whether it is between a couple, parent and child or siblings, it is surprisingly common that the people involved cannot agree that there is a problem.

One of the most common issues among married couples is that one partner is unhappy, and this upsets the harmony of the couple’s relationship. Now this may be a problem where, for example, one person is trying to control his or her partner or it may be an individual’s personal problem is adversely affecting other personal relationships.

Often, when parents have conflicts in their relationship that they are not dealing with, their offspring reflects these problems by acting up. This can be getting in trouble by disobeying, playing truant or school grades fall, especially when none of these were ever a problem before.

Rather than parents blaming one or the other for being too strict or overindulging the child, they could first examine if there is any problem in their marriage by talking about it and deciding how to handle it.

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CALM AND COLLECTED As a psychotherapist, I see that people with healthy interpersonal relationships are more ready to discuss the problems and decide what remedial actions to try. They often know when professional help is needed, either for an individual or for all persons involved.

However, finding a solution is tougher when such understanding does not exist.

Of course, these are delicate matters. The best way to discuss these kinds of topics is calmly, rather than explode at your partner. Taking a walk, doing an activity such as swimming or simple deep breathing exercises are good

ways to clear the mind and calm down. When this is achieved, open the conversation by stating the situation: ‘I’d like to talk about our son’s problems’ or ‘I’d like to find a way for us to get along better’.

Besides talking, a helpful way of encouraging family harmony is to do things together—go to the beach as a family, watch a movie or escape together on a vacation.

For an example, a family I was working with all decided to try snorkelling at Amed.

It was a new experience for all—mother and daughter both did not snorkel but for different reasons; the father, despite his fear of water, gamely tried it and was soon snorkelling within the cove; and the son, who loves water but did not know how to swim, took to it like a fish. At the end of the day, everyone was happy and had a common experience to remember and talk about.

Another option is participating in spiritual or religious family events like a church or prayer event, depending on your spiritual beliefs. Sometimes, simply meditating with your partner for 15-30 minutes daily is the bonding experience required. If you want to

involve children who are slightly older, you could choose to attend together a meditation retreat that has a children’s programme.

However, be careful about engaging in sports since often, competitiveness is involved and children may feel excessive pressure to win.

OPPOSITE Being together, and outdoors, are great for calming tensions. ABOVE LEFT Children’s attitudes reflect their parents’ moods.

RIGHT Doing an activity together strengthens the bonds in a family.

NO EXCUSES Many Asian cultures value harmony in the home. Be careful that this is not used as an excuse to avoid issues or deny problems.

If the unhappiness persists, approach your partner in a calm and caring way to address the issues.

More complexities are present if the marriage or family members comprise of different races or ethnicities, for example Asian with Western, Hispanic or Latino. Due to the difference in cultures and upbringing, each tends to see conflict resolution very differently. In general, Westerners are more confrontational and want to deal with problems head-on, whereas Asians can sometimes be so indirect, the Westerner might miss the point altogether!

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Susan Spilman Ph.D. is a qualified psychologist who currently combines her psychological skills with energy healing. Her interest is in helping people in transition. You can find out more at her website, baliartsandtours. com for more information. Dr Susan is happy to respond to questions or comments via Skype. Or send an email to susankutuh@gmail.com. Please put ‘Spa and Wellness magazine’ in the subject line.

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Peeling Back Labels Almost everyone has been given lollipops and potato chips since they were a kid. But do you know what goes into making them? If not, all you need to do is figure out what the food labels really mean. TEXT & PHOTOS Suki Zoë We live in a world where numerous chemicals are found in many foods that we find delicious and think of as rewards—‘I have earned the “treat”’; ‘It is a special occasion’; ‘I do not want my kids to feel left out’, etc.

This is crazy because these foods we allow as ‘gifts’ to our stomachs are at best depleting our energy and at worst poisons, we may as well be eating wood chips, plastic or metals.

If you care about your children and yourself, opt for natural whole foods bursting with bioavailable nutrients and check the food labels. Because when we ingest substances that are not consisting of or deriving from living matter, our bodies need to figure out how to process and eliminate the artificial substances. This takes energy, which we need for living and thriving.

KEYWORDS

AVOID THESE

The list of things to avoid is long. But the key • Roasted, fried or baked carbohydrates is purchasing and consuming only products produce acrylamide and become dangerous. that contain names you understand, for Boiled or raw carbohydrates do not produce example: chickpeas, water, tomato and olive acrylamide. oil, or that have words like ‘stoneground’, ‘organic’, ‘cold pressed’, ‘virgin’, ‘fresh’, ‘raw’ • Microwave foods, particularly popcorn, and ‘unpasteurised’ because etc. microwaves ‘If you care about your change food’s children and yourself, opt for Double check when molecular natural whole foods bursting you see ‘health’ structure. with bioavailable nutrients or ‘healthy’. Many and check the food labels.’ products sold in the • ‘Mechanically health aisle are little separated’ foods better than Dunkin Donuts! like Spam. There is no quality control during the mechanical separation process—bones, intestines and disease meat may be mixed with the flesh.

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ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT There is no quality control for mechanically separated meat.; Look out for artificial ingredients in products by well-known brands. OPPOSITE LEFT TO RIGHT Beware of products with words like ‘pasteurised’ and ‘fortified’.; Spot the chemicals and artifical additives!

• Sugars including refined sucrose, fructose, glucose and lactose. When naturally present intrinsic sugars are processed, they become extrinsic and can cause diabetes, tooth decay, gout and obesity. While unrefined sugars still need moderation, wiser choices are raw honey, stevia or palm sugar.

• Potassium bromate is banned worldwide, except in Japan and the United States.

• Refined, iodised and table salt have been bleached and demineralised. Instead, choose Celtic sea salt, local harvested salt or Himalayan rock salt instead.

• Artificial food colours, particularly Blue 1 and 2, Yellow 5 and 6, Red 3 and 40, Orange B, Green 3 and caramel.

• Anything fortified, especially with high-fibre or Omega 3 and 6 oils. Firstly, chemically produced minerals do us no favours. Secondly, there have been many fads like adding evening primrose oil or soy to foods, which have proven to be nonbeneficial.

• Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats, and chemically processed and refined oils as they still contain chemicals. All oils are light, air and heat sensitive. So they should be stored somewhere cool, away from light in an airtight and preferably glass container.

• Numbers that begin with E: E1 are dyes, E2 are preservatives, E5 are emulsifiers, E6 are flavour enhancers or artificial flavours. They are all chemical’s with adverse side effects.

• Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) and its variants including gelatine, glutamate, glutamic acid, calcium caseinate, autolysed yeast, monopotassium glutamate, textured protein, sodium caseinate and ‘permitted flavouring’. Commonly found in potato chips and crisps.

• Artificial sweeteners aspartame, saccharin and acesulfame potassium (Ace K) found in diet drinks and chewing gum.

• Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) found in cereals, chewing gum, potato chips

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and vegetable oils. BHA is recognised as a carcinogen by California’s Proposition 65 (previously titled ‘The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986’) while according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funded National Toxicology Program, BHA is ‘reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen’.

• Olestra or synthetic fat.

• Gallates like propyl, octyl and dodecyl gallate.

• Sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite found in cured meats, hot dogs, bacon and cold cuts.

• Sulfites or sulphites, which are preservatives commonly used in dried fruit and wines.

• All benzoates including propylparaben and methylparaben. Sodium benzoate, one of the most dangerous preservatives, forms the chemical compound benzene when mixed with vitamin C or ascorbic acid. Benzene is a known carcinogen. So when you drink a vitamin C-fortified drink with breakfast

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• Homogenised milk. The fat particles are broken down to tiny molecules of steroids, fats and proteins. These bypass normal digestion and are unnaturally assimilated through the stomach lining into the blood stream, where they do not belong.

• Propionic acid, a preservative.

• Pasteurisation and flash pasteurisation.

During pasteurisation, vitamin C and lactic acid bacilli are killed. We then seek ‘good bacteria’ from expensive ‘natural’ yoghurt products. Pasteurisation also turns lactose in milk into beta-lactose, a far more soluble sugar that leads to the spike-crash effect from consuming too much sugar at one time. It also reduces iodine and renders calcium in milk unavailable.

AFTER EFFECTS What ‘joys’ can we expect if we ingest any of the above? Maybe cancer, heart disease, asthma, concentration problems, diabetes, hyperactivity, skin problems, migraines, organ dysfunction, reproductive

abnormalities and/or birth defects.

We become used to seeing well-known brands like Nestlé, Kraft, Pepsi, Coco-Cola, Lays and Pringles, and rarely question their safety but they all use dangerous ingredients.

GUILTLESS GOODIES Eliminate frozen foods and microwave products, replacing them with fresh, quick to prepare and delicious homemade basics like crudités, humus, guacamole and salsa.

Opt for Kettle Chips, Island Crisps from Bali’s Big Tree Farms (www.bigtreefarms.com) or Cornitos corn chips.

Ditch candy for dried or fresh fruit, raw chocolate treats easily available from Big Tree Farms and Alchemy (www.alchemybali.com), or make natural sweets like oat balls and chia seed pudding.

Healthier alternatives to refined sugar are coconut palm or nectar; local jagger or unrefined brown sugar made from the aren palm; raw honey or stevia.

Instead of processed cow’s milk, opt for

unpasteurised goat milk. Or make your own fresh nut milks: take one handful of mixed or solo nuts or seeds—almonds, cashews, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, hemp, sesame— and blend with two cups of water. Strain through a nut milk bag and enjoy the wide range of nutrients and flavours!

Find locally grown, organic food and treats at a farmer’s market like Ubud Pasar Organik (www.ubudorganicmarket.com), Sari Organik (www.sari-organik.com), Island Organics by Big Tree Farms, Bali Buddha (www.balibuddha.biz), SATVIKA BHOGA (satvikabhoga.wordpress.com), Earth Café and Zula (www.downtoearthbali.com).

Carcinogen: A substance capable of

causing cancer in living tissue.

‘Cocktail effect’: Refers to the combined

health risks of chemicals when absorbed together, such as triggering autism in children and increasing cancer rates.

Crudités: Pronounced ‘kroo-dee-tay’, it is French for sliced or whole raw vegetables or fruits, usually served as appetisers before a meal.

Dewi Mas Bloem

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cereal containing sodium benzoate, you get the ‘cocktail effect’ and ingest benzene.

What do you love most about your job?

I love to start everything from zero! From planning the concept, researching and targeting the audience, then implementing everything into something that is concrete and valuable. In the position of Pre-Opening Manager, I was able to do all these, until our product started running at full operation.

What is the toughest challenge you face in your job?

Dealing with people. Each one is a different age, has different characters, background, passion, goals and interests. It is already a challenge for creating something from nothing. However, the most difficult part is making people believe in your concept and dream. These people could be your own colleague, your superior, your team or even your customers.

Is there a mantra or expression that helps you through tough times?

I recite the Gāyatrī Mantra daily. It keeps me calm thus helping to reduce stress, retain believe in my capabilities and myself, and increase my energy levels.

What does relaxing mean to you?

It is when you are totally at ease with yourself.

When you release any negative emotions, thoughts or energy that are from daily distractions or pressures, and turn these into positive karma through doing your best.

Sometimes, I feel relaxed when I write in my spare time, or read my favourite book while listening to good music.

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Pre-Opening Manager, General Manager and Founder of Atma Spa at THE 101 LEGIAN In this regular column, we ask the 34 year old Balinese how she relaxes when away from work, how she gets through tough times, and what is her favourite spa treatment.

At the end of a workday, what do you to relax?

I love to do various things that help me balance the daily pressures of work. However, my personal treat myself is enjoying a foot bath with some aromatherapy lavender oil, which helps relieve tension in my feet, as I am walking around in high heels during the day.

Then I will sit on the terrace of my bedroom and read a novel while sipping a cup of tea.

It gives me time to be grateful for all the blessings I have received and also to unwind before I sleep.

On your day off, what do you like to do?

I spend time with my three-year-old daughter. I love watching her enthusiasm and interaction in anything that we do.

Sometimes we return to my hometown in Ubud or visit my in-laws in Tabanan. My husband also likes to take us on culinary adventures through the Bali countryside.

Who is the one person that makes you laugh or smile the most?

My husband Henry Bloem and my beloved daughter Kirana both make me laugh!

Sometimes, when I am talking about Kirana to friends, I start smiling or laughing when I am reminded of her little adventures and actions. I love to watch Kirana play with her father or ask him many questions or when she tries to follow a conversation with any adult around her.

What does wellness mean to you?

It is the homeostatic balance between your body, mind and soul. So that you rejuvenate your yowana or youth for a positive atma or soul.

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What is your favourite type of spa treatment?

Full body massage followed by Javanese lulur and finally a flower bath.

Why is it your favourite?

It a full body treatment that is great for females. Have it once a month to maintain your inner and external beauty. This is a traditional ritual that most Indonesian women learnt from their mother, which is handed down through the generations.

If I have to choose only one treatment or massage at your spa, which one will you recommend?

Atma Inspirator, a combination of traditional and urban healing practices. It’s a special treat for active individuals.

What is your favourite musician?

I love Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna. I can’t pick one!

Why are they your favourite?

These women are not only good in what they’re doing, but they also possess a strong character and personality. They aren’t afraid to do what they believe in, despite what people say about them. They are an inspiration for females!

Which track of theirs is your absolutely favourite?

I like all songs by Jennifer Lopez tracks but especially On The Floor. Beyoncé’s Run The World? (Girls) and Rihanna’s Man Down are also favourites.

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Dressed Naturally Is it possible that children’s clothes made from natural fabrics, devoid of chemicals and synthetics, are also stylish? Here are three brands available in Indonesia.

TEXT Dharma Amira

Château de sable

www.chateaudesable.com When Stephanie Lemaire created her collection of kids’ clothes in 2002, she named the label after the sandcastles that children love making on beaches. In 2011, she added a range of items made from bio fabrics like certified organic cotton yarn and bamboo fibres. The latter has proven to be great for kids with sensitive skins. The range made from organic cotton includes long sleeve shirts, sleeveless sweaters and knee-length shorts for the boys, while the girls have a variety of dresses, tops and skirts. Pieces in the Bamboo Collection also include panty, leggings and cardigan for girls, and a top for mommies. Other environmentally efforts by the company include using 25 per cent less water during manufacturing, making sure that the farming process is diversified, and that its packaging and marketing materials are printed on 100 per cent recycled paper.

SEEDS

www.seedsorganicskids.com The brand arose from a need of quality children’s clothing that is also sustainable and fair trade. Along the way, a women’s clothing line and locally made accessories and toys were developed to go with the baby and kids collections. All outfits are made with sustainable processes: the textiles used include certified organic knit cotton, high quality woven cotton and vintage batik; dyers in Gianyar town and Pejeng village extract natural dyes from mango leaves and tea; outfits are sewn by talented local sewers in Ubud, Bali. The eco-friendly theme is also carried through its retail shop, which uses sustainably recycled wood and non-toxic paints, and recycled paper used to make their bags and wrappers are printed with soy ink, where possible. The Bali-based company that owns SEEDS, PT Akaramput, is dedicated to developing environmental, social and financial value through the creation, development and support of ‘green lifestyle’ events, places and products. Thus, part of the brand’s proceeds goes to supporting local Yayasans or charity organisations like Yayasan Bumi Sehat, Center for Orang Utan Protection, Walhi Bali and Sawit Watch.

Achintya Arum Collection www.achintya-arum.com

The label has been developing under the stewardship of ibu Kadek of CV Premium Bali, based in Seminyak. She ensures that only high quality, 100 per cent natural and organic materials are used in the manufacture of all their outfits for kids. These include pre-washed textiles like cotton jersey, poplin, hand woven Indonesian cotton and antique, recycled items. Natural cloth dyes from a village in East Bali are used, and buttons are fashioned from wood, coconut shells or sea shells. Besides fun pieces like dresses, skirts, bottoms, and t-shirts for newborns and kids up to 10 years of age, Achintya Arum Collection also has a yoga collection for girls aged three to 10 years. The company takes a lot of care in their products, especially ensuring that the fitting is comfortable, quality is good and they have a long life. There is a selection of retail pieces that you can purchase via appointment only, and the company is able to make pieces on request, depending on your design ideas.

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lifestyle dine

Scallop in Paradise

The Seminyak Barbecued Pork Ribs

Santan Restaurant

include Healthy ravioli filled with broccoli, pumpkin, spinach and mushroom, and Potato gnocchi served with a gravy combining tomato and pumpkin puree, and topped with cheese gratin.

Well-prepared and artfully presented local and international dishes make for an inspired dining experience at this elegant restaurant TEXT With a name that translates to ‘coconut milk’ in the Indonesian language, we were expecting that santan would appear as an ingredient in many of the dishes served at Santan Restaurant. However, the menu was surprisingly scarce on sauces incorporating coconut milk or even coconut meat.

Instead, references to the coconut are expertly worked into the décor. Spot the coconut leaves moulded into the railings of the waiting area. Behind this is a wall of stone, carved to resemble a group of curvy coconut tree trunks. On the tables are coasters and candle holders made from coconut shell. In your hands, you hold the menu bound with coconut wood.

Wrapping the meal is Jackfruit crepe ala The Seminyak. Diced pieces of the pungent fruit are rolled within a crepe, topped with a generous scoop of coconut ice cream, and drizzled with orange caramel fusion. The blend of unique flavours makes a refreshing dessert, especially for a warm afternoon.

Dharma Amira PHOTOS Neal Harrison If coconut milk is largely missing from the menu, what can one expect when dining at Santan Restaurant?

A selection of beautifully presented local and international dishes, accented with fresh, local produce. These are the creations of Chef Agung Sukamta, a seasoned chef with 22 years of experience in the kitchens of wellknown restaurants and hotels in Bali. He also received the 2008 Best of the Best Indonesian Food Tri Hita Karana Award, which was judged on taste, presentation and service.

We begin with the Scallop in paradise. Seared scallops sit on a round slice of grilled red capsicum, and together, they balance a crispy

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potato bowl filled with fresh greens. A light sauce complements the fresh scallops, while texture is given by the capsicum, salad and potato.

Our palettes are teased and we are delighted when The Seminyak barbecued pork ribs arrives at our table. The tender meat gently falls away from the bone and very quickly disappears into our stomachs. Its sauce was flavourful but not overpowering or heavy in texture. After sharing a rack between us, the lingering mild sweetness of the sauce left us hankering for more.

Jackfruit crepe ala The Seminyak

Chef Agung Sukamta

Our stomachs satiated, we allow the gentle sea breeze flowing through the restaurant to lure us to Sanje Sunset Lounge by the beach.

As we sit and sip on our after-meal coffee, we notice the coconut trees dotting the gardens of the hotel. The leaves sway gracefully in the wind, making a picturesque end to our dining experience at Santan Restaurant.

Chef Agung has also included in the menu a selection of dishes for vegetarians. These

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Santan Restaurant The Seminyak Resort & Spa Bali Jl. Kayu Aya, Seminyak Beach P.O. Box 1085 Bali Tel.: 62.361.730814 theseminyak.com

11am-11pm daily. Price range from Rp.70,000 to Rp.350,000 (subject to government tax and service charge). Reservations are not necessary but recommended. Valet parking at the hotel is available.

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IPINK SAXOPHONE CONCERT Guests who turned up at Antida Studio in Denpasar on April 7 were treated to the smooth jazz grooves of iPink. The charming and talented saxophonist performed tunes from his new album, One Evening in Bali. One of the well-received tunes was his interpretation of the Javanese tune, Cuplak-cuplak Suweng, which means ‘guessing games’ in Javanese.

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EASTER CELEBRATION AT PAN PACIFIC NIRWANA BALI RESORT The resort marked Easter on April 7 with the release of more than 100 baby turtles on its beach, witnessed by hotel guests and invited participants. This was organised together with the Turtle Conservation & Education Centre on Serangan, who are responsible for the conservation of sea turtles for Bali. The World Wildlife Foundation, Governor of Bali I Made Mangku Pastika, Mayor of Denpasar IB Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra, and the local community of the resort also supported the event.

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VILLA KITTY FUNDRAISER The charity for cats celebrated its first birthday on March 27 at INDUS restaurant in Ubud with a fundraiser for a new cat hospital to be built at Lodtunduh. Contributions came from Michael G who donated Rp.10 million, and Villa Kitty’s Australian ambassador Edwina Blush, a jazz singer who has pledged 5 per cent from the sales of her latest album, Sea for Cats. The new quarantine building has been named Molly Parr Quarantine Wing, after the daughter of the Parr family, who generously contributed to the hospital’s building fund.

1. Elizabeth Hanzell gives a thank you speech.

2. L-R Chris Parr, Vanessa Rea, Molly Schofield-Parr, Kistine Killburn and Michael G.

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2 BII MAYBANK BALI MARATHON 2012 Runners from various countries participated in this annual event held on April 22, with starting and end points of the course at the Bali Safari & Marine Park in Gianyar. Kenyan Lilan Kiproo Kennedy won the Men’s Open category with a time of 2:16:54.

He was presented with a prize of US$20,000 by BII President Director Dato’ Khairussaleh bin Ramli. All participants went home with a gift bag consisting of vouchers, healthy snacks and a race shirt.

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3. Crossing the finish line.

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1 OPENING NIGHT OF ASTRAL PROJECTIONS EXHIBITION Invited guests and art lovers arrived at the Ganesha Gallery of the Four Seasons Resorts Bali Jimbaran Bay on the evening of April 5 to launch the exhibition

by Bambang Wibawarta, artist and dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Indonesia. These included the Honorary Consul of France in Bali Raphael Devianne, Honorary Consul of Italy in Bali Giuseppe Confessa, Director of Bentara Budaya Cultural Institution in Bali Warih Wisatsana, and Vice Chairman of Gerindra political party and art collector Fadli Zon. The paintings on display juxtapose orbs with the outline of the nude human form, thus begging the question of whether the circles are astral projections of the dreamer, or the other way around. The exhibition runs until June 4.

1. Honorary Consul of Italy in Bali Giuseppe Confessa, Bambang Wibawarta, Honorary Consul of France in Bali Raphael Devianne.

2. & 3. Guests at the opening.

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BALISPIRIT FESTIVAL 2012 Held from March 28 through to April 1, the fifth annual BaliSpirit Festival this year welcomed an average 1000 participants daily for workshops held at the at the Purnati Center for the Arts at Batuan. In the evening, music concerts held at the ARMA Museum in Ubud overflowed nightly with an average 2000 music lovers. The Festival’s photographic team co-ordinator, Ulrike Reinhold, shares some of her own impressions throughout the five days and nights.

If you would like your event to be listed here, send essential information and hi-resolution tiff/jpg images to freandy. rumagit@spaandwellnessmag.com, Subject: Diary event, for consideration.

1. What a great session with Rebecca Pflaum.

2. Watsu water dance with Michael Hallock.

3. Drumming fun with Hamanah Drum & Dance.

4. Yoga impression 5. Song and dance with Dave Stringer and friends.

6. Kecak dance performance.

7. John Ogilvie 8. Jacqueline Fuentes

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SEEDS Organics Jl. Raya Ubud Ubud, Bali info@seedsorganickids.com

STOCKISTS Achintya Arum Collection info@achintya-arum.com Alleria Batik Discovery Shopping Mall Centro Department Store, Level 3 Jl. Kartika Plaza Kuta, Bali alleirabatik.com

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