1) Swedish Massage Therapy
In Swedish massage therapy, using oil or lotion or, therapists typically start with full deep strokes and then transition to particular strokes to approach problem sections. Swedish massage produces complete body muscle relaxation. It can be mainly helpful for injury recovery.
2) Ayurvedic Yoga Massage
Ayurveda means “science of life” It’s an art of harmonizing body-mind and spirit. Ayurvedic massage is a stimulating deep tissue massage using strokes with hands and feet, using special oil and powder to release tensions from muscles and joints. Yoga-based stretches open the body and allow “Prana”, the vital energy, to flow more freely. It is the most effective way to release blocks, relax muscles and align the body.
4) Aromatherapy Massage
An aromatherapy massage is a Relaxation massage with essential oil Essential oils offer a pleasing scent and are supposed to have healing qualities.
Aromatherapy massage can benefit such conditions as back pain, certain digestive disorders, headaches, even premenstrual symptoms, and insomnia.
In aromatherapy massage, they make sure that you are not allergic to any fragrance or the plants used in the oil. Before receiving the massage, they may create an effect on the skin.
5) Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage focused on specific problem areas in the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue and muscle knots. The therapist uses careful, slow strokes or resistance across the tissues. A deep tissue massage is usually more intense than a Swedish massage, but it should not cause you pain.
6) Traditional Thai Massage
Thai Massage is a unique form of body therapy because it addresses both the physical and energetic aspects of a person making it highly effective.
On the physical level, this whole-body massage is used for relaxation, relieving muscular fatigue and pain, reduce tension and headaches, and regaining muscle and joint mobility. It also helps to stimulate the circulation of the blood and the lymphatic system and to improve the body’s immunity.
Energetically it restores and harmonizes the flow of energy in the body, by using applied acupressure in the sen energy lines.
The Thai massage session generally takes place on a large padded mat on the floor. The therapist uses a mix of massage, yoga, acupressure, and stretching to open the body physically and energetically.
7) Reflexology
In reflexology, the massage therapist uses finger pressure and techniques such as rubbing and kneading to help relax and healing the body. Reflexology is base on the reflex zones on the feet and hand, whose energy assume to be related to organs and other body parts.
8) Sports Massage
It treats injuries, prevents, improves flexibility, and improves athletic performance. Sports massage is treated athletes of all backgrounds to provide for or recover from sports events or athletics. Even if you, not an athlete, this massage may help to improve the range of motion of joints or muscle pain.
Sports massage uses to manipulate the soft tissues and adjust on specific muscle groups, depending on which sport the athlete participates in. It can help to improve the range of motion of the joints, improve blood circulation, and improve flexibility.
9) Hot Stone Massage
As the name refers, hot stone massage uses warm stones. The therapist places smooth, heated stones on particular parts of the body. The masseuse may hold heated stones as they massage your body. The warmth of the stone can loosen tight muscles and can be relaxing.