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Sri Bayu Balinese Spa review

Have you stepped into a massage spa in Bali and felt like you are in "heaven" and refuse to leave by the end of it? I did during my 2 visits to Bali.
But fret not, as you can now enjoy this euphoric experience right in Singapore!
It is a jem tucked away in an oasis of tranquility situated right at Safra Yishun Country club.

Perfect for a family day outing where everyone can enjoy family activities separately or together as a family while having food choices right in the same vicinity!

You practically can spend the whole day there.

There are lots of services provided by Sri Bayu from your head to the toes of your feet... Literally!!!

(photo credit: Sri Bayu)

Being a stay at home mom (with no help other than Mr. Hubby), it is hard to steal pockets of time to pamper myself. But I learnt that every momma should pamper ourselves once in a while so that we come back feeling fresh, rejuvenated & re-energized!

Might sound selfish but we need to take care of ourselves first so we can better care for our kids n family!!!

Little did I know that this spa offers couple room where both mommy n daddy can enjoy massages while de-stressing together!!!

All their services are for men too!!!

From hair treatments, facials, all varieties of massages including foot massages, etc.

(photo credit: Sri Bayu)

I did their signature massage treatment which is the traditional Balinese massage.

They have tons to choose from (Swedish massage, acupressure massage, aromatherapy massage, etc...)

I was pampered from head to toe for a full hour of uninterrupted peace and relaxation!!!

It was a wonderful pampering experience 💆‍♀️

The massage therapist took great care of me.

First things first, she cleaned my feet with a warm towel before starting the session which I'm so thankful for. Just imagined, some massage places (that I've been to) just quickly dive straight into it starting the massage from your feet first n continuing throughout your whole body!!!!

***Eeeekks***, my OCD for personal hygiene won't like it and definitely would have left me with an unpleasant and uneasy feeling!

At one point during the massage I dozed off!

That's how calming the effect truly was.
All my muscle knots and tensions seemed to have melted away!

(This picture was taken right after my massage session. Don't mind my *just woke up* look)

Everybody was really nice n welcoming from the time I stepped in till I left.
From the front desk, to the friendly manager and finally the ginger tea was a warm ending to my pampering session!

Love how small little touches like these enhances the whole experience!

The spa is very spacious and most importantly very clean!!!

It is definitely a place I would recommend for everyone.

They do take group bookings too!

Think ladies hens night, corporate event, company spa retreat, etc...

(photo credit: Sri Bayu)

For couple booking think Valentines Day, loved one's birthday, mother's day, etc...

(photo credit: Sri Bayu)

For single booking think for yourself, your friends, your family member, a soon to be mommy (pre & post natal massage), soon to be bride, etc...

(photo credit: Sri Bayu)

Currently they are running a promotion right now 1 for 1.

Do check it out...
Good things must share!!!

(photo credit: Sri Bayu)

Do note that they are closed on Monday!

I went there on a weekday so it wasn't crowded.

Do call beforehand to make your appointment.

Sri Bayu - Balinese Spa

60 Yishun Ave 4 01-V3
Yishun, 769027, Singapore

Tel: 65 69098334

Disclaimer: I have received this service in exchange for my honest (with love) review.

All opinions are solely my own.

This post is part of a blog train started by Pooja Kawatra of Mums & Babies and she has networked to bring together 41 moms across the globe.

I wanna thank Menaka for introducing me. Here's her take on motherhood.
Unfortunately I'm the last mom on this wonderful blog train hosted by Pooja.
Pooja has also shared her own views on motherhood here. Meet ALL 41 moms here and read each and every one of their amazing stories!

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So here's my take on how motherhood has changed me...

I've added a unique twist to it + sprinkled some spice on it!

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Dear mommy to-be n to ALL mommies out there,

Don't forget to take time n smell the roses as the days are long but the years are short!

Don't forget to shower even though you might have a crying or laughing audience with you ALL the time!!!

Don't forget that COFFEE is your best friend or WILL be your best friend...

Don't forget to SLEEP!!! This momma has ALWAYS needed her beauty sleep even pre-kids... so I nap with my kids EVERYDAY. I have gone 5 years straight (breastfeeding 2 kids in total) not sleeping through the night. Count yourself blessed if you have a newborn that sleeps thru the night!

Don't forget to eat even though only leftovers are left. You will find yourselves a new "favourite" ~> eating ONLY bread crust, pizza crusts, licking n cleaning up yogurt containers n apple pits!

Don't forget to get out of your pajamas, put on make up n enjoy some "ME" time!!!Your sanity will thank you for this... even if it's just running to Starbucks/toastbox to get a cuppa of perk-me-up drink!

Don't be the "kiasu" aka tiger mom, rather just be a mom or better still a cool mom!!! Your kid might just wanna hang out with this cool mom...

Don't forget to learn how to close one eye n let the house be a mess... even the most O.C.D mommy will not win this battle after becoming a mom! One day your house will be all "spik and span" but it will be still with quietness!

Don't forget to put clocks in every single room. I have always been an on time person even before having kids. On my wedding day, everything on my itinerary was on time. Even after having 2 kids, I have been on time for everything. As the Malaysian/Singaporean saying goes, "chop chop curry pop"

Don't forget to upgrade to an extra extra large washing machine as the laundry will be never ending after having kids. Once u upgrade your status to motherhood, upgrade your washing machine too! Oh, don't forget a robotic vacuum cleaner too... I'm still working on getting it...***hint hint Mr. Hubby***

Don't forget to pluck your eyebrows every now n then, to look decently okay!!!

Don't forget to close your door when you do your "business" aka #2 even though you have a screaming baby wailing on the other side of the door...

Don't forget to answer every single question in the world as your kids favourite questions are the "Why???" questions... Don't worry, you don't have to be Einstein, Mr. Google to the rescue!

Don't forget to throw or donate all your high heels after becoming a mom!!! You will NEVER EVER wear those... well, you might think to keep it n perhaps wear it in the future but by the time you loose all those mommy flabs (or if you ever do), your shoes would have R.I.P by then!

Don't forget to wash your hair! But if you don't, dry shampoo sprays do exists...

Don't forget to give hugs, kiss, hold hands and carry your kids as much as you can!!! Yes, carry!!! Even how heavy they are... coz they don't stay babies/toddlers that long! N they grow up way too fast...

Don't forget to have selective hearing!!! From the time they wake up till they fall asleep, the "radio" is constantly on the highest volume. There's no way to shut the radio off or even turn the volume down. So I've learnt to be selective in my hearing...

Don't be fooled by the saying, "when you are pregnant, you can eat for 2!!!" This is a LIE n don't be like me, learnt it too late until it was just TOO late... or maybe I was happily eating n enjoying in denial...

Don't forget to throw away ALL your granny panties that you've been wearing during all your pregnancies AFTER having your LAST kid (even though it feels "OH so COMFY"). You have lost your entitlement n your hubby (and YOU) will thank me for it...

Don't forget to travel... you will be carrying excess baggage from shopping anyways, what's a few more smelly, farty, burpy, wiggly excess baggage anyways... that's what the hubby is there for!!! Lols...I've been travelling more than any other average people that I know (having grown up with a pilot dad n then me as an air stewardess/hostess) n now my kids are well travelled too!!!

Don't forget to keep falling in love with ur hubby every single day (even though some days you might wanna strangle him). The day will come when ur kids will leave your nest, n all u have is your hubby!!! Lols...

Don't forget to have the babysitter number on speed dial. (We have yet to use one).

Don't forget to go on date nights every now and then... n sip a little wine if u fancy! Me n Mr. Hubby will need to do work on this point and utilize the previous point above!

Don't forget to find yourself in the midst of all this craziness.

Don't forget to be YOU. Yes, you are a mother, wife, daughter, sister, daughter in law, friend to others but don't forget to be YOU. Keep going on with your favourite hobby or learn a new thing or two!

Don't forget to DON'T FORGET all the above as ALL mommies have been promoted to having MOM brain once you become a mom!!!

Remember a happy momma = happy babies= happy hubby!!!

As Holly (pastor Steven Furtick's wife) from my church (Elevation church) says, "The wife sets the temperature in the family"! you decide which setting you want your family to live in every single day.
So go be that "HOT" momma, just kidding!!! Lols...

It's okay for us momma to have a bad day every now n then, just take time out n sulk for a minute or two (behind closed toilet doors).

So how has motherhood changed me?
I would say it's just being me but a better version of ME!!!

Xoxo,
From another Mommy!!!
Mommy Jamie