What is Balinese massage?
Balinese massage is a special kind of mechanical effect on the skin and muscle tissue of a person through rubbing and low pressure. In this form of exposure to the skin, natural oils and aromatic candles are actively used. It serves both to relax the body, and to treat certain types of diseases, associated mainly with the psychological state of a person, and also improves blood circulation.
What is the technique of Balinese massage?
It is a mistake to consider Balinese massage only as a means of relaxation. It has a long history. The first mention of therapy through "laying on hands" in Indonesia dates back to the 700th year of our era. Approximately then there was a written language in this state. Over the long years of its existence, the Balinese massage has concentrated in itself several different techniques, including Swedish, acupuncture, aromatherapy. Its peculiarity, first of all, is the beginning of the grinding of the limbs, gradually approaching the body and back. The special technique of Balinese massage consists in weak and soft movements with the subsequent transition to the strengthened effect. All movements are directed upwards, to the head and are symmetrically repeated. As a rule, masters use a wide range of various therapeutic massage oils. The session lasts from 60 to 120 minutes.
The Benefits of Balinese Massage
With the help of several Balinese massage sessions one can get rid of nervous disorders, insomnia, relieve muscle tension, depression, migraine. Improved blood circulation will help increase the overall tone of the body, fill the cells with oxygen, enhance immunity, and vegetable-based oils used during the course will significantly moisturize and smooth the skin, removing it from keratinized particles.
What are the contraindications to Balinese massage
Alas, not everyone can enjoy this pleasant procedure. There are contraindications, when instead of good you can get a completely opposite result. These include:
- Infectious and viral diseases, including SARS;
- High body temperature;
- Propensity to internal bleeding;
- External skin lesions: abrasions, wounds, burns, rashes, etc .;
- Such diseases of vegetative system, as atherosclerosis or aortic aneurysm;
- Ischemia, tumors;
- Pregnancy;
- Mental disorders.
In case of other diseases, specialists recommend contacting doctors for advice and permission for such therapy.
Balinese massage: video
Despite the rather impressive list of contraindications, be aware that this is the standard list "not allowed" for absolutely any kind of massage. Balinese therapy will come in handy for men, women and even children. It perfectly relaxes, will lead your body to tone. To discard any doubt, watch a video of Balinese massage.