Posted by Swedish massage in Goa is one of the most popular forms of massage therapy. It’s usually used to:
help people to relax
release tension from your muscles
improve your joint range of motion
The techniques used in Swedish massage are usually designed to help blood return to your heart. This helps to improve your circulation (blood flow).
What does a Swedish massage involve?
Swedish massage involves:
rubbing and kneading your muscles
placing pressure on your muscles and bones
compression and vibration of your muscles
tapping your muscles
moving your joints
What does a Swedish full-body massage in Goa include?
A Swedish full-body massage includes the following steps:
Stroking – The masseuse begins by stroking the body in an upward direction, leading towards the heart. She uses her palms to gently stroke the muscles. This is done with medium pressure. Stroking is the first step and is done as a muscle-warm-up exercise. It also helps in relaxation and calming.
Kneading – Kneading is the next step that includes the muscles just below the skin being squeezed and rolled with the palms. Primarily done to increase muscle relaxation, this process is also undertaken to improve blood flow and initiate lymphatic drainage.
Gliding – Gliding is a technique that uses pressure and is used for deep-tissue massaging. The masseuse puts her body weight on her palms, fingertips, knuckles, and the back of her arms. She then glides all across the client’s body. The pressure is gradually released and the gliding motion is restarted. This is a continuous process that helps in the relaxation and healing of the deep tissues and muscles.
Tapping – Tapping is done to relax the tiny muscles of the body, including those on the client’s face or along his spine. The masseuse gently taps on the muscles with her palms or thumbs to release the tension, improve the flow of blood, and relax the muscles.
Rubbing – The masseuse rubs the muscles as well as the joints to remove any knots and release tension. This is considered by many to be the most relaxing component of the massage.
Pounding – The masseuse cups her palms together and pounds them with medium pressure on the body of the client. She then fists both hands and pounds the thighs, legs, and buttock muscles in a rhythmic manner. This is the final and another highly relaxing component of a Swedish oil massage in Goa.