You see, Slovenia is the beekeeping capital of the world. As a beekeeper myself, I was thrilled to be able to see what kinds of unique bee-related trouble I could get myself into. And I certainly found some. I spent the night in a beehive, tasted all kinds of different honeys, talked to some local beekeepers, visited bee shops and apiaries, and more. Read on to see what a honey massage in Slovenia is really like.
Honey massages are quite popular in Slovenia, a country that produces around 2, tons of honey each year! Many believe they have all kinds of physical and mental health benefits. In our house, we put honey on our burns, cuts, scrapes, and stings! More on the benefits of honey here. But covering my body in honey? And then having someone rub it all over me? So, I sought my own answers.
Also check out my post on all the awesome bee-related things you can do in Slovenia! Certified professionals perform honey massages all over Slovenia and in all types of environments. You can get them in the backyard shed of a local farmer, like I did, but also in high-end spa resorts. Otherwise, here are a few places you can get a honey massage in Slovenia :. This list is certainly not all-inclusive.
See my post on where to go wine tasting in Slovenia here. When I first signed up for a honey massage, I had no idea what to expect. Nevertheless, I committed. So, the way a honey massage works is actually a direct result of its sticky nature. Rather than gently massaging the victim client the way one would with massage oils, a honey massage involves covering the person in honey and then repeatedly sticking and unsticking your hands from their body. Over and over and over. This allegedly yanks out the bad stuff your body is holding onto and pushes in the good stuff that comes with the honey.
In short, it feels like being gently slapped for half an hour. You can see a sampling of what I mean in this video.
