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If you are looking for a delightful experience and a relaxing and rejuvenating glow with extensive Spa and Salon services including the best Swedish Massage in Pokhara which is aimed at improving muscle tensions, improving blood circulation, providing a therapeutic and relaxing pathway to rejuvenation, and overall well being.
In that case, you must visit Calmness Day Spa, and check out our numerous options for a peaceful retreat after a long day of adventures.
What is a Swedish Massage?
Swedish Body Massage is a widely practiced form of classic massage technique, pioneered by Per Henrik Ling in the early 19th century in the Western world; featuring long fluid strokes popular for their soothing techniques, that imbibe a feeling of deep calmness and peace and a rejuvenating and therapeutic afterglow.
Ultimately it depends on individual preferences, and whether you like soothing gentle massage techniques or the use of force to improve stress and muscle tension.
What to Expect from Swedish Massage?
Swedish Massage is a technique used in full body massage focused on healing and rejuvenation, it is a classic massage technique popular in the Western world for its soothing techniques assimilating light firm touches, kneading, tapping, and friction to enhance the blood flows as well as reduction of pain and the promotion of holistic wellbeing. The massage requires you to be partly or entirely disrobed. Our expert therapists will assist you with the preparations needed for the massage.
There are a few rare risks of Swedish Massage which you must consider before going for a Swedish Body Massage such as for bodies with injuries, blood clots, and bone fractures, which are usually the outcome of deep tissue massages rather than Swedish Massage and are common in the demographic prone to injuries such as older adults. Pregnant women are also advised to consult their doctor before making an appointment.
Preparation for the Massage
Your comfort and wellbeing are our priority, hence we urge you to communicate when making an appointment with us, about your health conditions, if any, that could pose a risk during the massage. Any wellness concern, discomfort, or pain that you experience regularly must be informed to the expert therapists.
Before the massage, a light meal and proper hydration are advised for the best experience, and it is recommended to refrain from consumption of any alcohol or caffeine.
Before the Massage
We encourage you to have open communication with us and discuss the certification and experience of the massage and whether you are experiencing any discomfort or uneasy thoughts regarding the massage or if you have any expectations regarding the treatment of a specially sore or tense part of your body.
The massager will generally ask about the medications, dietary information, health conditions, & any other complications that might arise during the massage, to give you a fully customized and painless experience.
During the Massage
You should be comfortable telling the massager if pressure is light or too deep and if you experience any discomfort, and feel free to request them to message certain area of your body or demand a different technique for massage so that the massager can adjust and adapt to the effective massage technique for your optimum relaxation and satisfaction
After the Massage
The massage can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 120 minutes depending on the nature of the massage and the individual. We recommend you rest and not engage in rigorous activities after the massage and stay hydrated.
Benefits of Swedish Massage
Reducing Stress, Anxiety & Disorders
The study held in Complementary Therapies in Medicine shows that receiving Swedish Massage Therapy twice a week for six weeks decreased the symptoms of GAD and showed better results than active control .
Moreover, they experienced significant reductions in general distress and depression as well.
Lymph Drainage
The Swedish Body Massage uses techniques like nerve stimulation and lymph drainage with the help of Massage techniques like petrissage and tapotement which are elemental in the betterment of nerve stimulation and lymph drainage.
The enhanced circulation which is the result of the massage is observed to be beneficial for the immune system as well as the overall wellbeing of the individual.
Improvement of Mood Disorders
According to the results of a study conducted at Tehran University of Medical Sciences' Imam Khomeini Hospital on breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, all of the mood disorder sub-measures, including anger, anxiety, depression, and positive affect, improved in the group that received Swedish Body Massage compared to the control group.
Quality Sleep
After a good session of Swedish Body Massage from an expert, one can experience better relaxation when it comes to sleep. The technique incorporates both reduction of stress which is the mental factor of a decreased quality of sleep. A Swedish body massage can help with many types of sleep disorders.
Lowers Blood Pressure & Pulse
Swedish Massage has been notorious for its stimulation of the tissues and increment in blood flow which is caused due to its soothing techniques. It also helped to decrease the symptoms of anxiety which are increased heart rate and fast breathing.
The calmness-inducing techniques used in Swedish Body Massage incorporate gentle gliding strokes that aid deep relaxation.
Improving flexibility
Swedish Massage improves pain and stiffness in muscles and joint areas which allow for better mobility and flexibility in the body. Research has shown the benefits of Swedish Massage in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
The long flowing strokes help improve muscle tensions and increase mobility in the parts of the body that were formerly stiff and rigid.
Swedish Massage Techniques
Effleurage
The first and foremost movement in a Swedish massage which lays the foundation using gentle sweeping strokes is effleurage, which is used to spread the oil and ease the body with its feather strokes. Effleurage is a method using gentle circular or gliding strokes to efficiently loosen knots and muscle tensions in the body driving the body into a relaxed state.
Three classes of effleurage techniques help in relieving stress and physical tension which are: feather stroking, superficial effleurage, and deeper effleurage, each of these techniques uses varied applications of pressure by expert therapists. This is used at the beginning and the end of the Swedish body massage.
Petrissage
This technique consists of rolling and kneading motions that assimilate rhythmic movement and motions like wringing, lifting, rolling, and kneading as the massager seems appropriate for the individual receiving the massage. This technique serves best for the injured and sole muscles since it is a therapeutic technique tailored to stretch and loosen muscles and promote blood circulation.
Petrissage is also the most time-consuming technique in a Swedish body massage. It is a technique employed in the larger muscle areas such as the back, and thighs to ease muscle tightness and enhance flexibility.
Tapotement
Tapotement means tapping or drumming and it is used for the stimulation of blood flow throughout the body with the help of rhythmic percussion like hammering, slapping, cupping, hacking, and tapping. It is used to promote the production of endorphins in the body which induces a relaxing sensation along with helping in lymph drainage.
The expert therapists’ use of invigorating and dynamic movements stimulates your nervous system and re-energizes as it is used towards the end of the massage breaking down adhesions and tensions in the body. It also creates vibrations that break up the thick, sticky mucus and make it less adherent to the walls, which combined with partial drainage helps in breaking down mucus from the respiratory walls as well.
Friction and Vibration
Friction is a technique best used on joints and sore areas due to its use of rhythm which aims to soften and realign the muscles. The technique uses friction and deep circular motions, strategically designed for the alleviation of pressure in the problematic areas such as the neck, upper back, and shoulders as well as other areas with pronounced stiffness and rigidity in movement.
Vibration incorporates the technique of rhythmic shaking of the muscles and parts of the body that need to be loosened up and relaxed through vibrations, the expert therapists may use their palms for bigger areas and fingers for smaller areas that would benefit from vibrations that soothe their nerves whether it is areas with big scars or knots using skilled strokes.
Price Range and Offers
Immerse in deep serenity and relaxation at the Calmness Day Spa for the best Swedish Massage in Pokhara at an affordable range. Our meticulously crafted Massage treatments are customized to your needs and desires for a tranquil session. We promise an unparalleled escape for your little break from the usual.
Basic
Rs. 3200
(60 Min)
Premium
Rs. 4800
(90 Min)
Luxury
Rs. 5800
(120 Min)
Help yourselves to complete relaxation with an extensive 2 hr session of ultimate relaxation experience at Rs. 5800, giving ample time for our skilled massage therapists.
Leave Calmness Day Spa feeling lively and rejuvenated no matter which session you choose. Remember us for a relaxing Swedish Massage in Pokhara after a day full of adventures or simply for a sweet retreat.