Balinese Massage School – Online Training

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Balinese Massage School - ONLINE TRAINING

BALINESE MASSAGE SCHOOL ONLINE TRAINING

INDEX

History of massage
Principle of massage
The 5 main movements
Other forms of massage
Benefits, effects, and contraindications of massage
Preparation of the work area
Massage tools
History of Balinese massage
Foot bath
Balinese massage practice
Video Training

1. The History of Massage

Massage is one of the most popular treatments in the spa. Massages have been known for a long time. Massage is our natural response to pain, massage is the use of hands or mechanical means to affect the body's soft tissues and specific muscles. The word massage has many origins:

1. The Arabic verb "masse" means "touch"
2. The Greek word "massein" means "knead"
3. The French word "masser" means "to massage".

Massage is an effective means of relaxation, healing and the use of massage therapy can be traced back to previous civilizations:

Massage has been practiced in China since 3000 BC. There is a very popular treatment here: the "Amma", which means pressure points. In Japan, a very popular treatment is pressure points and they call this technique Shiatsu, the scriptures in India (Atharvaveda) mention that massage treatments are very good for the body.

Ayurveda treatments are very popular here, they use some oils and herbs for aromatherapy and healing.
Massage is also very common in Greek culture. Here it was often used before and after games to relieve pain and bruises. The massages were administered by doctors and priests.

The art of massage was also widespread in Rome and was practiced by many physiotherapists. A popular form of treatment was based on diet, massage, wine, pleasurable drugs, and bathing.

During the Middle Ages, there was a decline in the use of massage as a therapy, as well as many of the medical and physical practices that had been used by then.

With the end of the fourteenth century came the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Renaissance. The Renaissance brought with it many great discoveries in the arts and sciences. Massage became unpopular when Europe was overwhelmed by conservative and repressive religious dogma.

In the nineteenth century, the most common treatments for disease were blood deprivation and the use of laxatives. Physicians put their faith in science, and new drugs such as calomel, mercury- and arsenic-based tonics, were in use.

Ling formalized a set of gymnastic movements and massage techniques that came to be known as Swedish massage. These techniques included:

"effleurage" or stroking,
"petrissage" or pressing and squeezing, and
"tapotement" or stroking.

Ling is considered the father of modern massage.

2. Principles of Massage

Massage uses pressure to promote venous and lymphatic flow back to the heart. It is therefore important that the movement is always in this direction so that excessive pressure is not exerted on the closed veins.

Posture

The ability to give a good massage depends on our comfort. Therefore, good posture is beneficial for both you and your client. The following are just basic guidelines for achieving good posture:
Keep your back as straight as possible. By bending your hips and knees, you're able to move efficiently with little strain on your back.
Foot position is also important and should be such that you can move along your client's body without undue strain on your back.

Hand Position

The most useful areas of the hand are the bottom edge and the base of the thumb.
Other important areas are the palm and the tips of the fingers and thumbs.
Keep your arms and hands relaxed as you massage, allowing the hands to conform to the guest's body contours.
Always pour the oil into your own hands, never directly on the customer.
Warm up the oil (and your hands) before applying it to bare skin.

Physical Contact

Always maintain contact with your customer. This allows him to relax, especially when lying face down. A break in contact can also be understood as the end of the massage.
When we touch the customer, we transmit our energy. Massage is about the transfer of energy from the therapist to the guest. Before starting the massage, we protect ourselves from bad energy (tired, moody, tense, etc.) with a short meditation.
If for any reason we have to stop contact and treatment, for example, due to an external disturbance, tuck the client in. Never leave him alone uncovered.

3. The 5 Main Movements

1. Effleurage

Effleurage is a light or deeper stroking motion with the palms of relaxed hands or with the fingertips. The pressure is increased towards the heart and begins with no pressure moving back to the starting point, and maintaining body contact continuously. This is a deeply relaxing form of massage. This movement is used to begin and end each massage.

Application:

It is mainly used at the beginning and end of the massage sequence.
It is also used as a connecting stroke.

2. Petrissage

Petrissage is an application of firm pressure to the tissue with strong pressure on the tissue. This movement relieves muscle tension, fatigue, and stiffness.

Application:

Effleurage is usually applied at the beginning of the massage.
Treatment techniques include kneading, wringing, and rolling

Types of PETRISAGE:

These techniques are lively and stimulating strokes. There are 3 types of this technique:

a. Kneading

It is a set movement to pick up, roll, wring, stretch, and knead the body's muscle tissue. During kneading, the muscle is gently lifted from the bones, stretched, and then alternately squeezed and released.

b. Wrestling

Wrestling is the simultaneous movement of pulling pushing and pushing the muscle.

c. Pichick up

Pick-up is the technique that picks up the muscle with alternative hands. Skin rolling is a manipulation technique using the thumb to squeeze the muscle and the index and third fingers to pull and roll the skin deep into the muscle. Muscle rolling is a manipulation technique in which the muscle is lifted (kneaded) from the bone. The same goes for rolling the skin, but the therapist focuses more on the muscle. This method is used to focus on specific problem areas. This is a firm friction and heat generation technique, using the palm of your hand to compress tissue against bone when used on small muscles. It is a method used for focusing on a specific problem area.

3. Cupping

Cupping is performed by forming loose cups with the hands, which then tap the area of the body to be massaged, making a very loud clapping sound.

4. Hacking

Hacking is a very quick and easy movement. The hands face each other but do not touch and the hands are at right angles to the wrist.

Beating

The beating can be slow or fast, depending on the type of effect you want to achieve. The hands are held loosely and are dropped with the arm at shoulder height onto the guest's body.

Pounding

The pounding is done with the outer edges of the hands, keeping the hands loose but closed.

Application

It is used as a wake-up punch.
It can be used towards the end of treatment.

5. Vibration

This is a pain treatment that clears nerve pathways and helps relieve tension in muscles.

Application

When muscles are extremely tight and do not respond to petrissage or friction.

4. Other Types of Messages

Hot Stone Therapy

At the beginning of hot stone therapy, smooth basalt stones heated in a water bath are carefully placed on the body parts to be treated. This direct heat relaxes the muscles, resulting in the massage itself being even more effective and intense than usual. The size of the stones varies depending on which part of the body they are used on. The stones are coated in scented oil to increase relaxation and calm.

Deep Tissue Massage

The Deep Tissue Massage does what it says: "to the point". It is a massage technique that acts on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. Similar to Swedish massage, deep tissue massage uses slower and firmer strokes and pressure than other treatments. Deep finger pressure focuses on specific areas and follows or goes over the fibers of muscles and tendons.

AYURVEDA

The word Ayurveda was formed by combining two words: Ayu and Veda Ayu means the knowledge dealing with Ayu or life.
Ayu is also formed by combining the suffix A and the root verb Yuja. The suffix A conveys the meaning of whole or beginning to end and the root verb Yuja means to join or combine. Therefore, the full word Ayu means that individuals go through the entire cycle of life from birth to death.
Veda was derived from the root verb. Vida means to know, to receive, and to exist. Therefore, the whole word Ayurveda encompasses a wide range of meanings, including knowledge of life, taking advantage of life, and sustaining life. Therefore, Ayurveda is intended to gain knowledge that deals with life and lays the foundation for achieving and attaining a good purpose, balanced existence, and the preservation of life.

5. Benefits of Massages

soothing
relaxing
stimulating
comfortable
Universal

Effects of Massage

1. Physiologically

Stimulates blood circulation
Improves muscles
Improve the appearance of the skin
Improves lymphatic drainage
Relieves pain in tense and rheumatic muscle fibers.
Regular massage prevents muscle wasting after injury.

2. Psychological

Relaxes the body and reduces stress
Relaxes the mind and reduces anxiety
Elevates mood and enhances positive feelings
Calming and comfortable

Counterindications of Massage

1. Massage should not be performed at all in the case of:

Fever
Contagious or infectious diseases
Under the influence of drugs or alcohol

2. Localized, in case of

Skin disease
Varicose veins
Pregnancy, not on the abdominal area
Inflammation
Sunburn

But massage can be performed on the rest of the body.

3. Medical reasons where massage can only be performed after obtaining medical clearance

Recent surgery
Any allergy
Acute osteoporosis

6. PREPARING THE WORKSPACE

The atmosphere of the room is extremely important and has a big impact on your guests. Before we start the treatment, the therapist needs to make sure the room is clean. Any unclean room conveys an unprofessional image and is potentially dangerous to your guests' health (cross-infection). Therefore, one should make it a habit to clean the room right after the treatment to make sure everything is clean before we receive a new guest.

7. MASSAGE TOOLS

General facilities of the massage table:

bed sheet
sarong
pillow
eye pillow
face cradle and cover
essential oil burner

LUBRICANTS FOR MASSAGE MEDIA

Oils, lotions, and powders help hands glide easily over the skin. Oils Vegetable oils such as grapeseed oil, almonds, and avocado are among the most commonly used oils because they are easily absorbed by the skin. It can be difficult at first to decide how much oil we have used for a massage. This depends on the body and also on the hair on the body. For a normal body, we used 20-30ml of massage oil. Too much oil can prevent good hand control, while a little oil can irritate the skin by pulling your hair.

MASSAGE CREAM

Massage cream is usually a medium for beauty treatments. For example, hand and foot massage during manicure and pedicure. Facial massage during a facial treatment is also recommended with a cream. Massage cream: should be chosen for its slow absorption rate, allowing a five to ten-minute massage to be performed without the need to apply more cream.

TALCUM POWDER

Talcum powder is the most popular medium for foot reflexology. It will have a less slippery effect and allow the therapist to get the right points.

Proper therapist posture during the massage treatment

Keep your back straight.
Keep your wrist and forearms as straight as possible without locking them.
Keep the leg slightly bent.
Keep your shoulder relaxed.
Distribute body weight.
Take regular breaks.

MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Name
Date of Birth
Address
Email
Mobile Number
Emergency Contact

Have you ever received a professional massage?

Are you on any medications (list them)?

Which massage pressure would you prefer? Strong Medium Soft

Which room temperature would you prefer? Warm Cold

Are there areas of your body that you don't want to "massage":

(face) (scalp) (neck) (upper chest) (shoulders) (abdomen) (upper back) (middle back) (lower back) (arms) (hands ) (side of glutes) (legs) (feet)

Is there a specific area you want to focus on:

(face) (scalp) (neck) (upper chest) (shoulders) (stomach) (upper back) (middle back) (lower back) (arms (hands) (side of glutes) (legs) (feet)

Please circle the conditions you have now or have had in the past.

I acknowledge that this information is confidential and intended for verification by other masseurs; that a doctor can be requested from me; and that "this place of business" shall not be held liable for the administration or the creation of any condition.

8. History of Balinese massage

Balinese massage consists of a combination of different techniques from different cultures and combines them into a relaxing Balinese massage technique. From 600 to 800 AD, Hinduism and Buddhism were brought to what is known as Indonesia, the so-called "Spice Islands", where merchant ships plied their trade. Of the Indonesian islands, Maluku is particularly popular with spices and herbs. Many travelers came to Indonesia to get the herbs and they also influenced the cultural way of life and massage. Indian Hindu influence introduced Ayurvedic healing techniques for massage, oil, and herbs for aromatherapy and healing purposes.

From China came Buddhism, acupressure techniques, and acupuncture. In the Balinese massage, only the pressure points are taken over. During the Majapahit rule in Indonesia from 500 to 1500 AD, many beauty treatments were developed in the palaces of Central Java for the queens and princesses. In addition to the massage used for healing, techniques for relaxation were developed during this time I am usually applied by a woman and the pressure used is soft to medium pressure. Majapahit is Hindu culture.

When Islamic conversion began in Java, many Hindu courtiers, artisans, priests, and royal members moved to East Java and Bali from 1478 to 1520, bringing their knowledge and culture with them. In Bali, however, massage was only used for healing, a rather painful massage. In Bali, there was also a type of massage performed by men. This was considered a healing treatment and local people would visit these healers when they were ill. The pressure used is medium to heavy pressure.

Not all people can do a massage, only people who get the talent to massage and can usually massage are guided by a man, when tourism began to grow, foreigners demanded a massage for relaxation.

Out of foreign influence came Swedish massage techniques that were added to the campur-campur combination of Balinese massage. Then came the Western techniques from the world travelers Sweden to name a few.

The Balinese massage is a combination of techniques from China, India, Java, Bali, and Sweden. There are a large number of techniques used in Balinese massage. Crabbing, cat squeeze palming, skin rolling, thumb circles, effleurage, knuckle slides, thumb forearm slide thumb walking, chopping.

9. Foot bath

Preparation

Bath mat
Towel
Foot bath bowl
5 liters of warm water
4 pieces of sirih leaf
5 grams of sea salt for exfoliation
1 pumice stone
2 slices of lime
1 slipper

Step-by-step instructions

Ask the guest to put their feet in the bowl, and ask if the water temperature is comfortable for them.

Place Sirih leaf and lime slice in a bowl
Introduce treatment
Begin footbath by asking the client to cross their leg, alternatively, press up and down on the calf
Finger circle around the ankle
Alternative palm bruise on soles of feet
Massage toes
Apply exfoliating sea salt to the soles of feet to exfoliate dead skin cells.
Scrub the feet with the pumice stone
Broach the foot and clean the nail with disk lime
Repeat steps 3 to 9 on the other foot
Scrub both legs with Sirih Blade
Dry feet with a towel

10. BALINESE MASSAGE PRACTICE

Duration 1 hour

Benefits

Increase in blood circulation

Contraindications

High fever
High blood pressure

Prepare

Bed sheet
Sarong
Pillow, and case
Towel
Eye pillow
Foot bath

11. Balinese Massage School - Online Training

Video Training: Step by Step Instructions

Start the treatment with an aromatherapy foot bath
Ask the guest to lie down on the bed.
Relax the guest by breathing deeply in and out three times and brushing them down.

1 BACK MASSAGE

1. Open the back cover and press palms on the back and bottom 1x up and down
2. Thumb pressure on line one 1x
3. Skin roll (spider) 2 lines
4. Apply oil with a long stroke and zig-zag along spread down
5. Effleurage back 2x
6. Alternate thumb slide on line one 2x
7. Thumb slide on line one 2x
8. Thumb circle on line one 2x
9. Double palm circle on sacrum 3x
10. Effleurage lower back 2x
11. Therapist Left side of the body, alternative palm on lower back 6x and repeat on upper back 12. Lomi-Lomi on left back 2x
13. Bring arm back and slide thumb under shoulder blade 2x
14. Forearm in normal position and alternate thumb-slide onto shoulder and palm slide to elbow 2x
15. Effleurage from the lower back to arm 2x

Repeat this on the right side of the back.

1. Press palms on back and bottom 1x up and down
2. Thumb pressure on line one 1x
3. Skin roll (spider) 2 lines
4. Apply oil with a long stroke and zig-zag along spread down
5. Effleurage back 2x
6. Alternate thumb slide on line one 2x
7. Thumb slide on line one 2x
8. Thumb circle on line one 2x
9. Double palm circle on sacrum 3x
10. Effleurage lower back 2x
11. Therapist Left side of the body, alternative palm on lower back 6x and repeat on upper back 12. Lomi-Lomi on left back 2x
13. Bring arm back and slide thumb under shoulder blade 2x
14. Forearm in normal position and alternate thumb-slide onto shoulder and palm slide to elbow 2x
15. Effleurage from the lower back to arm 2x

2 NECK MASSAGE

16. Therapist stands over guest's head and alternately slides thumbs around shoulder blade 2x
17 Switch to another side, repeat steps 11-16
18. Alternately, finger slides at neck 2x
19. Press neck 2x
20. Knuckles massage (knocking) neck 2x the thumbs point upwards
21. Effleurage on the back 2x to finish

3 ARM MASSAGE

1. Open cover and alternative palm pressure up and down
2. Alternative pressure on the arm up and down
3. Skin rolling two lines 2x
4. Apply oil with a long stroke and spread it downwards in a zigzag
5. Effleurage inner and outer arm 2x to spread the oil
6. Thumb circle up and 2x slide down
7. Alternative thumb slides on forearm 2x
8. Squeeze hand and 2x
9. Bring arm to the mat and Lomi-Lomi 2x (massage with forearm )
10. Knead up and down on the forearm and repeat on the upper arm
11. Thumbs slide through palm along finger bones
12. Thumb presses into palm 3 times on each finger bone
13. Take your arm and squeeze the tip of your hand 2x
14. Thumb circle on the metacarpal
15. Squeeze your finger and pull up.
16. Circulate the wrist in both directions 2x
17. Pull the arm back and forth 2x
18. Effleurage to finish 2x

Repeat the same technique for the other arm.

4 BACK OF LEG MASSAGE

1. Alternate pressure on calf and thigh up and down
2. Alternate pressure up and down
3. Skin roll (spider) inside and outside
4. Apply oil with a long stroke and zigzag down
5. Effleurage on the leg 2x
6. Thumbs slide up the middle of the leg 2x with hands-on top
7. Thumbs up and hand slides 2x
8. Alternating with the palm, pull up on the calf 6x and repeat on the thigh
9. Knead the whole leg
10. Alternative Ankle slide on the bottom
11. Double palm circles on the bottom 2x
12. Bend the leg and press on the calf
13. Finger slides on front calf 2x
14. Alternate press on the sole
15. Alternate thumb slide on the metatarsal
16. Crush sole of foot 2x
17. Press the leg down and hold for a few seconds.
18. Place the leg on the mat and massage the entire leg in a circular motion with one hand, the other holding the heel.
19. Effleurage to 2x

Repeat the same procedure with the other leg

Ask the guest to turn around, but the pillow and eye cover.

5 FRONT LEG MASSAGE

1. Alternative palm pressure up and down
2. Apply oil with a long stroke and zigzag down
3. Force on leg 2x
4. Slide alternative palm on bottom leg 6x and
repeat on top leg 4.
5. Slide ankle on top leg 3x
6. Knead on thigh 2x
7. Wring on thigh 2x
8. Wring on knee 2x
9. Thumb circle three lines on the inside and outside leg
10, press foot 2x
11. Thumb ring on the metatarsal
12 Press toes with thumb and pull up
13. Rotate the ankle in both directions 2x
14. Stretch leg back and forth 2x
15. Raise leg to finish 2x

Repeat the same procedure with the other leg.

6 BELLY MASSAGE

1. Apply oil with a long stroke and zigzag
2. Effleurage clockwise direction 2x
3. Alternate palm slide on left abdomen 2x and repeat on right side
4, thumb-slide under ribs 2x
5. Grasp both sides under the Back and pull up 6.
6. Effleurage clockwise to finish 2x

7 CHEST MASSAGE

1. Alternative pressure on the shoulder 2x
2. Thumb pressure 3 points behind/below the shoulder bone from the center inwards
3. Apply oil to the shoulder
4. Effleurage on the shoulder 2x with the fingertips at the end pulling the skull bone next to the Spine up
5. Thumbs slide on shoulder 2x
6. Knuckles on shoulder 2x while fingertips point up
Hold head and fingers slide down neck 2x
7. Hold the head and slide fingers down the neck
8. Press the back of the neck 2x
9. Lay the head back on the pillow, and effleurage the chest area 2x to finish the chest massage

8 FACE AND HEAD MASSAGE

1. Warm-up hands and press 3 points on the forehead upwards and 3 points to the side, each with the thumb, and circle the temples
2. Points around the eyes with the forefinger press and circle the temples
3. 3 points on the nose pressure on the Press cheekbones and finger circle on the jaw
4. Finger pressure on the upper jawbones and circle the cheeks
5. Press the points around the mouth
6. Pull the lower jaw up
7. Massage the ear
8. Press 3 points 3 rows
9. Scalp massage
- head straight
- head turned left and right
- center again

9. FINISHING THE MASSAGE

1. Warm therapist hands and end touch to end
2. Adjust the sarong and help the guest to sit down