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Balinese is a form of deep <strong>massage</strong> and is designed to work almost every muscle in the body.<br />

The masseuse will use a variety techniques, including acupressure movements, such as press<br />

point and palm pressure, and standard <strong>massage</strong> techniques like sliding, long exploration, short<br />

exploration, kneading, skin rolling and flicking, firm and gentle stroking, percussion, and<br />

application of essential oils. [1] The practitioner may also apply stone <strong>massage</strong>. This <strong>massage</strong> is not<br />

a delicate one, and can typically be felt deep in the muscles, yet its techniques also focus on<br />

relaxation. The aroma of scented oils is soothing and makes the <strong>massage</strong> strokes fluid.<br />

BENEFITS<br />

The combination of manual therapy and aromatherapy is intended to relax the mind, loosen the<br />

muscles and stimulate the lymphatic system and the flow of blood and oxygen. The boost to the<br />

circulatory system helps reduce stress and the aromatic oils boost one‟s mood. The techniques<br />

work to ease damaged tissue, relieve strained muscles and ease joint pain and is therefore also<br />

useful for sports injuries.<br />

Recommended Duration : 90 MINUTES<br />

Cost : (90 MINUTES) Rs 3000 ( 120 MINUTES) Rs 3600<br />

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DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE<br />

Deep tissue <strong>massage</strong> is a type of <strong>massage</strong> therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of<br />

muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted<br />

areas such as stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.<br />

TECHNIQUES<br />

Some of the same strokes are used as classic <strong>massage</strong> therapies, but the movement is slower and<br />

the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain in order to reach the sublayer<br />

of muscles and connective tissues. Massage therapists may use fingertips, knuckles, hands,<br />

elbows, and forearms during the deep tissue <strong>massage</strong>. You may be asked to breathe deeply as the<br />

<strong>massage</strong> therapist works on certain tense areas Deep tissue <strong>massage</strong> physically breaks down<br />

adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement <strong>by</strong> using <strong>massage</strong> oil and direct deep<br />

pressure. At certain points during the <strong>massage</strong>, most people find there is usually some<br />

discomfort and pain but tell your masseuse if the pain is outside your comfort range. There is

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