Swedish Massage!!

Swedish massage is perhaps one of the most recognisable massage therapies aside from Thai massage. As its name suggests, Swedish massage originated in Sweden. However, unlike maalish and other forms of ayurvedic massages whose roots can be traced back to millennia, Swedish massage is relatively ‘new’.

1. Helps reduce stress
This massage involves gentle, rhythmic strokes that stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. This, in turn, reduces the levels of stress hormones (such as cortisol) in your body) and thereby help you feel less stressed.

2. Helps reduce muscle tension
While this is true of all types of massages, the techniques employed in this massage massage don’t just release muscle knots but also help improve flexibility and range of motion.

3. Helps with pain management
Certain deep tissue massages can aggravate pain, but Swedish massage involves gentle strokes that actually help reduce inflammation and alleviate chronic pain conditions such as lower back pain, arthritis, and even migraines.

4. Helps improve blood circulation
Again, this is true of most massage techniques. However, the targeted strokes in this massage enhance blood flow and ensure that oxygen and nutrients are efficiently transported to the body’s tissues and organs.