Balinese massage in Kakkanad

What Balinese massage is

Traditional Balinese massage blends several techniques: thumb and palm acupressure along the muscles, gentle stretching, skin rolling and long, sweeping strokes. The pressure is firm but the rhythm is continuous, so it feels both grounding and relaxing.

It suits people who find Swedish massage too light but don't want the slow, targeted intensity of deep tissue.

Price

Every price is the full price — what's written is what you pay.

Who it's for

• You like firm pressure but want the whole body worked, not one area
• General stiffness and fatigue, especially after travel
• You've had Swedish massages before and want something with more depth

As with any firm massage, tell us about pregnancy, blood pressure, recent injuries or surgery before your session.

What happens in your session

1. 01
   You book on WhatsApp or by phoneTell us the treatment, day and time. Ask for a female therapist if you'd prefer one.
2. 02
   We ask three questions the day beforeWhat hurts, what you're hoping for, what to avoid — on WhatsApp, two minutes of your time.
3. 03
   Arrive ten minutes earlyLet the day settle before the session does. Your therapist is already briefed — no clipboard at the door.
4. 04
   Your session, in a private roomEvery treatment room at VĀNA has its own private bath. Pressure is a conversation — say if it's too much or too little.
5. 05
   A note from us that eveningWhat was worked, what to carry forward, and when it would help to come back.

Make an evening of it

Pair a 90-minute massage with a Forest Scrub (Polished, ₹4,850) or a VĀNA Signature Facial (The Long Evening, ₹5,100). See facials, scrubs and wraps.