Some like meditation ; others like a good stretch. Not to worry. From Thai rubdowns and Balinese therapies to sports and foot massages, we break down the different types of massages in Singapore and the best spas that offer them. To all the pregnant ladies out there, this is your sign to book yourself a relaxing massage to make sure you and the little one are relaxed and calm.
Not only do these massages help to minimise swelling in your body and reduce pain in your lower back, it can help with hormone regulation and have you in a better mood in just 60 minutes. This massage combines several movements like gliding strokes, kneading plus tapping, bending, and light stretching. This combination means that it can be as gentle or intense as you want it to be. Add aromatherapy oils for a deeply relaxing and calming experience.
This looks like your normal, everyday massage but with more pressure applied to target hard-to-reach tissues and tense muscles in the body. Warning: brace yourself for the pain and the post-massage soreness. But trust us β your body will thank you later. Originating from Indonesia, this massage is typically performed on women as part of post-natal treatment.
It uses traditional herbal oils, which are warmed up and rubbed all over your body. Jamu massage helps with wind relief, improves blood circulation, and cures chronic pains. Abhyangam is an Indian massage that relaxes the muscles of the body by using herb-infused Ayurvedic oils in seven different phases.
This type of massage is highly recommended as it not only restores mental and physical balance to the body but strengthens the nervous system as well. This well-known therapy from Japan also the principles of ancient Chinese medicine. The aim is to deeply relax and achieve a clear flow to your chi. Gentle finger and palm pressure placed on the meridian points of the body combined with stretching will melt the stress away.
