In Reply to: Thanks posted by Taksu on Saturday, 24. July 2004 at 17:49 Bali Time:
Though i still think it's better to ask the Balinese themselves.
I took my husband to Balian in Ubud. His placed hands on husband. He was spot on when he said he couldn't give husband massage. ( Husband has slipped disc which we did not tell Balian)
But he did give very good advice for redirecting energy from pain areas ( a type of meditation) and practical advice for strengthening back.
He also fascinated us with his and his family's history as a Balian.
We enjoyed the experience very much. Hope you get to see one.