Relieve Stress on the Road

With long flights, delays and jet lag, business travel, can be both tiring and stressful. Nick Walton checks in with Sofyan Kadarisman, Spa Director at the newly opened Ritz Carlton, Bali, for tips on how to relieve pressure, stay active and maintain health during your next corporate trip.

We’re fighting time zones and deadlines – how can business travellers get refreshed in the morning and wind down after dusk?

Outdoor yoga is recommended if possible. At the Ritz-Carlton guests can join the Sunrise Yoga by the beach, where they can inhale fresh morning air and hear the natural rhythm of the Indian Ocean. After a long day of activities, joining a sunset meditation and enjoying a silent moment can relieve stress and relax your mind.

What can I do if I want to sweat the stress out?

Go to the hotel fitness centre for cardio exercise with light intensity, or a spot of weight lifting. Regular exercise can keep your body stay fit and fresh while reducing stress. You may also opt for a morning jog around the neighbourhood or along the beach depends on where you stay. Here at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, power walks in the morning can be another option for light exercise.

My muscles are extremely tight, what should I do to release the tension?

You can treat yourself to a spa treatment! It can be a simple massage that focuses on the head, neck and shoulder, or a more delicate spa treatment, including a body scrub, facial, or body wrap. Select a treatment that uses natural products, such as the Tropical Marine Pleasure treatment at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali. Designed to hydrate tired skin, the treatment includes a refreshing Seaweed Body Scrub, which gently exfoliates skin, and a detoxifying and nutrient-rich mineralizing Seaweed Body Wrap. Complete your treatment with the Sea of Serenity massage, which helps restore a healthy glow and leaves you calm and tranquil.

The Ritz Carlton Bali

How can we maintain healthy eating habits during travel?

This can mean eating more vegetables and fruits, especially when you are travelling to tropical countries like Indonesia. While travelling its often tempting to try local food and we tend to eat unhealthy stuff such as deep fried food. Many hotels, including the Ritz-Carlton Bali, provides guests with fresh local fruits in the room. You can start the day by having a natural yogurt and boiled egg for breakfast, get a green salad for lunch, and sample grilled tuna for dinner. Eating healthy gives you the right amount of nutrition to stay active.

If I suffer from insomnia, what can I do?

Have a cup of herbal tea, which helps enhance the quality of sleep and relaxation after a long day. Try chamomile tea or lemon tea mixed with ginger.

After a long day of work, what’s a quick way to relax my mind?

You can enjoy aromatherapy with scented oils in your hotel room. These oils can stimulate your brain and bring you to a deep relaxation. Also, you can listen to simple, soothing music, such as instrumental piano. Carry oils with you when you travel and use smartphone apps for a wide range of soothing tracks.

What are the benefits of having a sauna?

The sauna room is a warm, quiet space without any distraction from the outside. The heat from the sauna helps relax body muscles, improve circulation and stimulate the release of endorphins, which are the body’s all-natural “feel good” chemicals and which provide a truly wonderful “after sauna glow.”

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What’s a hidden gem at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Bali?

Remember to take a dip in the Hydro-Vital Pool, which features five sections that focus on back, neck, foot, and leg muscle stress release. Healing with water is the origin of the spa industry, and this powerful point has been lost in most modern spas. For the Balinese, water is honoured for its role in daily life – from farming to fishing – and is essential in traditional ceremonies. Water in motion produces abundant negative ions, offering balance and resulting in energy and vitality. www.ritzcarlton.com

 

 

 

 

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