Traditional Balinese Massage

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The experience of relaxing and satisfying body and mind

Traditional Balinese massage or Bali massage is an ancient therapy for the healing of the island of Bali (Indonesia) and together with the knowledge of traditional medicine and herbalism, it helps its inhabitants to feel more beautiful and healthy both internally and externally. This is what is known as Jamu (Indonesia's own medical system). The traditional Balinese massage (Bali Massage) is a highly evolved and consistent combination of techniques, including: massage, acupressure, reflexology, stretching, aromatherapy, cupping, medicinal baths ... etc, in the same session.

Traditional Balinese Massage in delhi For hundreds and hundreds of years, merchant ships moved through what are known as "islands of spices" (today's Indonesia) from countries like India, Japan, Thailand and China. That is why, Balinese massage is inspired and strongly influenced by: the classical Indian medical science and supported in Ayurvedic texts (Ayurveda), while from China came all the techniques of acupressure and knowledge typical ...
... of Traditional Chinese Medicine, As in turn greatly influenced the entire Thai medical system and its own massage techniques.

The tradition says that Balinese massage is "the gift of the Gods" so that humans retain beauty and health. Specifically, it refers to the legend that describes how the Goddess Lakshmi of Indonesian mythology, considered the goddess of beauty who had 4 arms, was who taught and transmitted to the people such massage techniques.

The traditional Balinese massage is a deep and, in turn, delicately delicious massage, and is designed to work almost every muscle in the body. The masseuse will use a variety of techniques, including acupressure movements, both digit-pressures and palm pressures, long or short kneading, friction and pinching typical of this massage, working with knees on back, foot massage, etc.

Traditional Balinese Massage It is carried out with natural oil that is applied throughout the body at medium / high pressure. The massage oils that are used during the session have a calming effect and their sensual influence induces deep states of calm and relaxation. The fundamental characteristic of Balinese Massage is its effective and powerful relaxing, therapeutic and healing effect.

As in other massages, one of the main goals is to achieve a relaxed state of mind. The Balinese believe that in order to have real relaxation, a good flow of blood must be present throughout the system. It is believed that when blood and oxygen are flowing freely then Qi, or vital energy, will flow freely as well. This massage is also designed to deeply relax tense muscle tissue, working it to such a deep level, which is often compared to Ayurveda.

Techniques used in traditional Balinese massage:

Kneading: Kneading is one of the key movements. It is applied with the whole hand, grasping and squeezing every part of the body. Complete muscle groups are worked. They are made, in turn, pinched rollers and deep tissue massage.
Frictions (Scrub): This technique is treated in deep areas where there are knots, which are undone with the fingertips by circular and vibratory movements, avoiding linear pressures. Sometimes the skin is heated by hot compresses and balm is applied.
Acupressure: inheritance related to Tui Na therapeutic Chinese massage, in which a firm pressure is applied to specific points of the body. This pressure helps to relax the muscles, and is believed to stimulate the body's ability to heal itself. Acupressure can also help promote blood flow, relieve pain and relax tension.
Stretching: By stretching, you try to gradually regain lost flexibility and take the recipient into postures inspired by yoga allowing you to reach a much deeper state of relaxation.
Reflexology: involves putting pressure on certain parts of the body, specifically, the feet, hands and ears. These parts of the body are believed to have points that correspond to the various organs and systems of the body. By applying pressure on these reflex points, organ-related problems or health in general can be approached with excellent results.

In addition to the previously described, slides, grips, passes, percussion, twisting, knocking ...

Benefits:

In the back eliminates all stresses and overloads.
In the area of ??the chest and abdomen, it favors the heart rhythm and opens the energy channels.
In arms relaxes all the musculature, from the shoulders to the fingertips, emphasizing in the zones more affected.
In feet and legs drains, promotes circulation and mobility.

Indications:

Migraines.
Muscle and joint aches.
Sleep disorders.
Stressful situations.
States of anxiety or depression.
Treatment of allergies and respiratory difficulties such as asthma.
Desire to enjoy one of the most delicious massages in Asia.

Bali is one of the most beautiful islands in the world and one of the best massages in the world: traditional Balinese Massage. And this is a perfect choreography in which the therapist, through gentle, rhythmic and deep movements, dances with his hands on the patient's body to free him completely, and has been for thousands of years.