Sothys Research and Development laboratory (SOREDEC) is one of only a few facilities in the world to be directly involved with studies into new ingredients and creates innovative formulas trialed through its dermatological testing clinic. The research team works with the scientific team in the Green Science unit at Limoges University focused on the discovery of new botanical extracts.

"Indonésie Ancestrale is a 1 hour guided journey of breathing, stretching, acupressure, and energetic techniques," and is designed to promote a deeper connection between your therapist and you.”

Inspired by ancient Indonesian traditions, the Sothys Indonésie Ancestrale Body Ritual reconnects the mind, body, and soul.

Your journey begins and ends with Mayonggo, the in-depth energy breathing ritual that releases negative tension and restores positive energy. It allows the body to inhale the fragrant scents of sweet floral jasmine and rich, earthy sandalwood while your therapist performs a relaxing massage inspired by traditional Indonesian practices.

The deep enveloping massage, acupressure techniques, and healing energy points intertwine with sonotherapy activates your body’s natural healing processes and restores internal harmony. This peaceful journey transports you to the rich and diverse Indonesian landscape with lush gardens, rolling hills, and a vibrant tropical oasis, leaving you feeling restored, balanced, and centred.  the meditative scent of jasmine and sandalwood, will help rebalance your energy.

1.  Mayonggo Energy Breathing Ritual Sugeng Rawuh (Welcome):

   
   
   When entering the treatment area you are welcomed by the sonotherapeutic (gong) music and are invited to join in the Mayonggo breathing exercises standing up and facing your therapist. This ritual includes a five-minute set of deep-breathing exercises through the nose and stretching movements that allow you to release negative tension and restore positive energy in preparation for the treatment. The objective is for you to reap the full benefits of the treatment. At the end of the ritual, you are invited to lie down on the treatment bed, facing downward. Your back side is covered with with a bath towel.
    

2.  Massage:

   
   The massage begins on your back by making contact on the towel. Using Sothy's Nourishing Modelling Elixir, your therapist then massages the whole body and head starting with the back side, then the front side. At the end of the massage, your therapist gently assists you into a gown then helps into a sitting position on the side of the bed.
   
   

3. Mayonggo Energy Breathing Ritual Matur Suwun (Thank You):

   
   The Mayonggo Energy Breathing Ritual exercises are again commenced while you are seated on the edge of the bed and then standing up with you facing your therapist. The ritual's set of deep-breathing exercises through the nose with stretching and flexibility exercises for the upper body allows you to release any remaining tension and prepare you for return to everyday life.

The benefits of the treatment are:

1. To totally relax your body and mind.
2. To release those everyday tensions, and
3. Gently return to everyday reality with relaxed and positive energy.

Great products used during the treatment :

1. Sandalwood and Jasmine Escape Aromatic Shower Oil develops into a fine foam on contact with water, leaving the skin soft and delicately scented.
   
   
2. Sandalwood and Jasmine Escape Aromatic Spray Body and Hair is a multipurpose perfumed water that infuses a sophisticated floral, spicy, and woody aroma.
   
   
3. Sandalwood and Jasmine Escape Exfoliating Body Wax is enriched with 100 percent natural exfoliants to leave the skin soft, supple, and delicately scented.