Balinese massage therapists in the UK
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What is a Balinese massage?
Balinese massage is a traditional full-body massage from Indonesia that blends several techniques in one treatment — flowing strokes (like Swedish), firmer acupressure, kneading and gentle stretching — usually with aromatic oils. It aims to be both relaxing and therapeutic, working deeper into tense muscles than a purely gentle massage while still being calming. It's a good all-rounder if you want something between relaxation and firmer work.
What does a Balinese massage involve?
Expect a full-body oil massage combining long strokes, kneading, thumb and palm pressure on tense points, and some gentle stretching. The pressure is typically medium — firmer than a purely relaxing massage but not as intense as deep tissue. Tell your therapist your preference, as Balinese massage can be adapted lighter or firmer.
How is it different from other massages?
Where Swedish focuses on gentle relaxation and deep tissue on firm targeted work, Balinese massage blends elements of both with acupressure and stretching, using aromatic oils. If you want a full-body treatment that both relaxes you and works into tension, without being as intense as deep tissue, Balinese is a good middle ground.
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Balinese massage
A traditional Indonesian full-body massage combining flowing strokes, acupressure, kneading and gentle stretching, usually with aromatic oils. It aims to be both relaxing and therapeutic — working into tense muscles while staying calming. A good all-rounder between relaxation and firmer work.
A full-body oil massage combining long strokes, kneading, thumb and palm pressure on tense points, and some gentle stretching. The pressure is typically medium — firmer than a relaxing massage but not as intense as deep tissue. It can be adapted lighter or firmer to your preference.
It blends elements of relaxation (like Swedish) and firmer work with acupressure and stretching, using aromatic oils. If you want a full-body treatment that both relaxes and works into tension, without the intensity of deep tissue, it's a good middle ground.
Both — it's usually medium pressure, more relaxing than a deep tissue massage but firmer and more therapeutic than a gentle Swedish. Tell your therapist your preference and they can adapt it lighter or firmer.
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