Developed in the Indonesian province of Bali with influences from the traditional medicines of India, China and Southeast Asia, Balinese massage certainly has an impressive heritage, but what exactly does the massage involve?
A Balinese massage is effectively a full-body, deep-tissue form of holistic treatment, combining techniques like acupressure, reflexology, and aromatherapy to stimulate blood flow and oxygen throughout your body.
There are, however, some surprising benefits of Balinese massage you may not be aware of.
Strengthening your immune system : Studies have revealed that massage can drastically improve the effectiveness of your immune system. This is because massage promotes an increase in serotonin and lymphocytes – with the latter being your body’s first line of defense against things like colds and flu.
Increasing athletic performance : A core component of this massage is acupressure – the non-invasive use of pressure to massage target points on the human body.
