A 101 guide on Balinese massage for men

The old saying goes that your body is a temple. But sometimes, our temple can start to feel sluggish, tense and experience a whole host of different pain. When this happens, the worst thing you can do is ignore it and try to carry on with life in discomfort.

Understanding the types of treatments available to you to relieve tension, stress and muscle pain is key to ensuring that you look after your body as best as you can. Undergoing a deep tissue massage treatment, such as a Balinese massage, may well be the best course of action for you. A Balinese massage essentially allows clients to reestablish the harmony between their mind and their body through gentle muscle stimulation, aromatherapy oils and reflexology.

What is a Balinese massage?

A Balinese massage is an experience like no other- a holistic, full-body massage that envelops deep into tissue and muscle. Originating from the Indonesian province of Bali, the Balinese massage combines gentle acupressure with aromatherapy and reflexology and is used as a means of improving circulation, treating muscle pain and alleviating the effects of anxiety and depression.

Deep tissue stimulation fixes damaged tissue and relieves pain within the joints and muscles. Gentle reflexological stretches enhance the client’s flexibility while acupressure techniques relieve tension and release built-up energy within the body. The massage targets the whole body from head to toe and areas that are yet to be massaged are covered to preserve energy.

How can a Balinese massage help me?

Renowned for being an effective treatment for those suffering from anxiety, stress and depression, Balinese massages are also effective as far as ailments such as migraines and sleeping difficulties are concerned.

Acupressure, an ancient technique that soothes pain and rebalances energy around the body, allows for a calming procedure that, when combined with aromatherapy oils, can have a positive effect on the mind and on the respiratory system. In combination, the practice leaves customers feeling relaxed, calm and ready to face the day head-on, without any discomfort or unwanted pain.

Massage therapists use specific oils for each area of the body, including vegetable oils such as jojoba, sesame and coconut oil. Ylang-ylang and rose oils are used as scented essential oils. Part of the appeal of a Balinese massage is that some of the oils, more specifically frangipani essential oils, can only be found on the island of Bali itself – they are very rare oils that have the reputation for boosting the mood.

Do you want to find yourself back on the road to energised and peaceful living? Get in touch with our experts at Cool Aroma – Spa For Men today to arrange your Balinese massage and refresh your body and mind – call us on 04 4203344 (Business Bay branch)/ 04 3709706 (Oud Metha branch) or book our Balinese Massage here.

Five ways reflexology can help men reduce stress

Stress can have a very damaging impact on your health, increasing the risk of an early death. While men and women will both experience stress, men are more likely to develop health complications as a result. Finding ways to reduce stress is crucial to staying healthy and reflexology is the foot massage Dubai residents have been relying on to improve their lives.

Here are a few ways it could help you too:

Improves blood circulation

Foot reflexology improves your circulation, which in turn lowers your risk of heart disease and stroke. Men are particularly prone to developing heart conditions, but by boosting your circulation you minimise the risks.

Lowers blood pressure

High blood pressure is also a health risk, and can be an indication that someone’s heart is not functioning as well as it should. Lower your blood pressure with foot reflexology and you’re less likely to experience problems.

Reduced fatigue

A person who practices foot massage benefits from lower levels of fatigue. Since our working culture requires us to put in longer hours, you risk burning out if you don’t take care of yourself.

Fewer feelings of panic

Men don’t always like to admit feeling stressed or suffering panic attacks. Stress affects the body’s endocrine system which is responsible for the ‘fight or flight’ response, but foot reflexology can be used to lower that panic mode and leave you feeling calmer and more relaxed.

Reduced anxiety

Clinical trials conducted in hospitals have shown that foot massage benefits those suffering from anxiety. Men are often more reluctant to talk about their mental wellbeing, but reflexology sessions could offer a safe space to tackle feelings of anxiety or unhappiness.

Foot reflexology can be particularly beneficial to men, helping them cope with the stresses of daily life. Cool Aroma Spa has a dedicated team of highly trained reflexologists, many of them leading practitioners in Dubai and the wider the UAE. We offer a relaxing, calm environment in which you can discover the stress-reducing effects of reflexology for yourself. Get in touch today to book your session.