I arrived in Bali ready for a new adventure following my time in the Philippines, with much anticipation for the exploring the real Indonesia.
However, I feared that the mass tourism on the island would make it more challenging to uncover the true religion and traditions during my limited time here.
Alas, I headed straight for Pasar Badung - one of Bali's biggest local markets - with the hope of finding some local Balinese people, and one man in particular...
A man by the name of Pak Sirkus, AKA the Magic Man - a renowned Balinese healer in Canggu, Balj.
Regarded as something of a legend by many, I didn't know whether Mr Sirkus would prove to be a tale of mythology, or if indeed he really could cure any and all ailments as many claim.
Having asked the locals in Badung Market where I might find him, I managed to get an address, surprisingly in the touristic area of Canggu, from where the healer operates from his home.
Proving to be a popular man, I waited many hours to be seen, along with the many other people (both Indonesians and westerners alike) who he treated on a voluntary basis.
Chain smoking aside, Pak proved his understanding of health and the workings of the human body as he treated multiple conditions before my very eyes.
Then, with the light fading, it was my turn... and the Magic Man proceeded to employ some very unusual techniques to treat my woes - including bizarre UV lights, and a no-holds-barred (at times painful) massage.
Definitely one of the most bizarre encounters I've had, though I left having immersed myself in the local spirituality with a new found appreciation for Balinese customs.
📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Selamat datang from Bali
01:24 Exploring Pasar Badung Market
05:23 Searching for Pak Sirkus
06:37 Taxi to Canggu
07:44 Meeting the Balinese Healer
10:05 Bizarre Massage from Mr Magic
17:09 ASMR Head Massage
19:08 Happy Ending
#bali #indonesia #balivlog #balitravel #canggu
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