Balinese massage: Keys to relax body and mind

One of the least known, but most interesting massages is the Balinese massage. It comes from the island of Bali, so from now on we can assure that we are facing an exotic and very interesting massage. Massage has been evolving for hundreds of years until it became what we know today as Balinese massage. It is a very varied massage, which makes more and more people want to enjoy it because of the comfort and benefits it offers. Do you want to know more? With the help of our couples massage experts we show you the data you are looking for.

What is Balinese massage?

Bali is an island that has preserved the traditional roots of Hinduism and Buddhism quite well, which means that it is a type of massage with those origins. Taking this information into account we can conclude right now that it has many positive effects. Without a doubt, Balinese massage stands out for being exotic and above all for having a high relaxation power. To achieve this, it is usually common to give it with aromatic essences, candles, incense, soft music, soft lighting... All of this makes the experience really positive and consequently it is slowly becoming fashionable in the West. The main objective of this massage is not to improve the body on a therapeutic level or eliminate possible tensions that may have accumulated. Its main objective is to make the body and mind relax as much as possible, adding that exotic touch that makes it even more interesting. Furthermore, if an appropriate technique is used, the person receiving the massage can feel better about themselves and consequently feel more handsome and, above all, happy.

What are the benefits of Balinese massage?

Without a doubt, this is one of the massages that offers us the most benefits today. To prove it to you, we are going to show a list of benefits that you will get if you are lucky enough to enjoy it.

• Helps the lymphatic system and natural drainage work much better.
• Helps activate blood circulation.
• Helps treat allergies, thanks to the fact that it allows you to enjoy better breathing. It can even be a good tool to treat respiratory problems.
• Helps reduce joint and muscle pain. In turn, it helps tone muscles and consequently improves mobility.
• It allows you to improve the quality of sleep, thanks to the fact that the person who enjoys the massage can enjoy great relaxation.
• Reduces states of depression and anxiety.
• Improves people's memory and concentration. It may even reduce the likelihood and symptoms of migraines.
• Reduces cellulite, as long as the massage occurs in the area that interests us.
• It is presented as a good tool to reduce weight, as long as it is accompanied by exercise.
• Allows you to reduce the level of stress and tension. In a way it is possible because it helps the heart rate to be adequate.

As you have seen, Balinese massage offers us a wide variety of benefits. If you haven't tried it yet, we invite you to try it. When you try it you will realize that not only do you get the benefits shown above, you will also have the feeling of being a new person.

How is Balinese massage performed?

As our massage experts tell us, it is not the easiest because it works on more than a hundred anatomical points spread throughout the body. The objective of these stimulations is to stimulate organs, veins, bones, joints, arteries... Thanks to this, it can be said that we are facing a truly complete massage. Currently there are different variants of Balinese massage that you can opt for, but we are going to see the two most used so that you can get to know them.

• Balinese massage on a stretcher: it is one of the most performed. It is done on a stretcher. The part that is most used are the forearms, which seek to give pressure to the energy points. This pressure is usually medium, although it will depend on the person performing the massage. Normally the massage is usually accompanied by warm oil. Its use seeks to make movements more agile.
• Balinese futon massage: in this case the massage is performed on a futon. Although sometimes the massage can be done directly on the floor. In this case the feet are what they use to press the different points. The therapist moves through the person's body using his feet, remembering that medium pressure is normally exerted.

Regardless of the type of massage chosen, it must be taken into account that it is usually used by different techniques such as palmar pressure, superficial rubbing, kneading, muscle stretching and twisting, foot, manual and ear reflexology, and percussion and clamping. This type of massage should always focus on the appropriate points in order to obtain the expected results. The pressure should be medium or high, but never without exceeding a limit to avoid injuries. This pressure must be at least medium to reach the deepest tissues and thus make the release of tension possible. One thing we do not want to forget to mention is that the tradition of Balinese massage is that before performing the massage you must always give the recipient a foot bath. That bath seeks relaxation. For this reason, on many occasions relaxation is often sought with aromatic essences or incense.