Nothing is more divine than a massage. You just have to know how to choose it according to your needs and desires...to reach Nirvana.
Beyond a reduction in stress and a feeling of well-being, scientific studies prove that massage causes real biochemical changes in the body, right down to the heart of our cells. This explains an anti-inflammatory action, an improvement in blood circulation and a strengthening of the immune system. Massage , a manual technique that is over 3000 years old, appears today as a real therapeutic gesture. On condition that you put yourself in expert hands and choose the right technique. To help you, here is a quick tour of the world's most famous and recognized massages.
Shiatsu massage

It is a Japanese manual technique that uses finger pressure at the reflexology points of the body. Based on the principles of Chinese medicine, it relies on a vision of the body as a whole, which is defined through meridians traversed by vital energy.
This massage is a preventive treatment to stay healthy. It particularly targets the nervous system which it rebalances and thus puts the entire energetic and psychic system of the body back on level. It provides immediate results on stress, relieves pain, improves sleep , reduces muscle tension and digestive discomfort . For those who want to repair their body, rebalance it and recover new energy.
Swedish massage
Swedish massage was born from the hands of a Swedish doctor Per Henrink, first known for his famous Swedish gymnastics, taught at the beginning of the 19th century in his school in Stockholm. It is thanks to his son that his massage was made known throughout the world in 1900. Swedish massage is based on anatomical and physiological knowledge of the body, ancient Nordic gymnastics, fencing and ancestral massage techniques. If today, this massage is still inspired by the initial movements, it leaves the therapist a part of personal initiative. Which explains why it is different depending on the practitioner.
Swedish massage is practiced to reduce muscle tension and release joints through different maneuvers (effleurages, frictions, kneading, etc.). An emblematic massage for athletes , it allows them to recover faster by relieving tired muscles, especially by stimulating blood and lymphatic circulation which eliminates toxins due to effort. Most often, it is practiced with essential oils to optimize the recovery of athletes.
Californian massage

Born in the 1970s in California, it was developed by Magareth Elke to offer a real moment of relaxation, a complete release of the body and mind to his patients. The success of the Californian massage comes from the many benefits it brings, mainly relaxation. The slow and fluid movements, enveloping and gentle, bring a state of deep appeasement, a total abandonment until really falling asleep during the session. It is done on a completely naked body with oils. The maneuvers are aimed at all parts of the body and start with the back and neck. The therapist who treats the entire body will insist on the most contracted regions to release tension. Letting go explains the slowing down of breathing and heart rate. Ideal technique for the stressed, the anxious, the depressed, the insomniacs and all those who suffer from back pain or who are looking for well-being, both physical and psychological.
Thai massage

This massage originated in Thailand, when Indian Buddhist doctors and monks arrived in the country more than 2,500 years ago. Holistic, it has been passed down orally over the centuries within families and in Buddhist temples. It has also been largely influenced by traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, as well as yoga and meditation .
The origins of this massage explain the three stages of its progress. Exercises inspired by yoga postures between the therapist and his patient follow one another in a fluid but dynamic rhythm to soften and untie. Then, an energetic sequence is carried out with massages and pressure on very specific areas (corresponding to the meridians, energy lines of the body). The masseur uses, depending on the region, his palms, fingers, arms and even his feet. The session ends with a moment of meditation. This technique of stretching and pressure in coordination with breathing releases muscular tension, energy blockages to restore flexibility and harmony to the body. The state of relaxation also soothes the mind.
Balinese massage
Its origin is in Bali, Indonesia of course. It is a clever mix of different techniques from Indian, Indonesian and Chinese massages, with some principles of Ayurvedic medicine that explain its relaxing but also therapeutic virtues. It is based on the three elements - air, water and fire - which are associated with the nervous, digestive and hormonal systems.
The Balinese massage, deep and complete, is performed with essential oils of jasmine, sandalwood or ylang-ylang. It is both relaxing and energetic, powerful and invigorating, to find a beautiful and powerful energy. The therapist massages the entire body and begins with kneading, effleurages, frictions with the thumbs, palms and forearms. The maneuvers are gentle and stimulate the main energy points of the body. They improve blood and lymphatic circulation to eliminate toxins. Which is at the origin of the revitalization of the body, the relaxation of the muscles and the mind. The Balinese massage particularly solicits the hormonal and digestive systems to balance them. Recommended in case of insomnia, headaches or joint pain, especially lower back pain. The depth of its pressures makes it an excellent indication for repairing sports injuries.