Traditional Indonesian Massage

Indonesian massage is strongly therapeutic and regenerative. In our Indonesian terminology these techniques in healing, revitalizing, calming and soothing the client’s body we call “pijit” or “urut.” Through massage, essential oils, that are blended with a carrier oil, are worked into the body using long, gentle strokes spanning the length of the muscle in order to calm the central nervous system, release toxins and relieves tension. The skin is also rolled between the thumb and the forefinger to awaken nerve endings and increase blood flow to ensure continued good health. Pressure points on the hands and feet are also massaged to relax the body.

• Increases blood circulation
• Eases tension, stiffness and pain,
• Stimulates and calm the nervous system
• Relieves headaches, stiff neck, backaches, sore feet and fatigue
  Boosts energy to the body
• Tone the abdominal skin and warms and soothe the internal organs and muscle
• Supports the lower back and flattens the tummy

Focus of „Pijit“ Massage is on expelling excessive air out of the body. Accumulated air in the body can cause congestion, rheumatism, flu, and other illnesses and discomforts, and need to be flushed out of the body with special strokes and techniques. Kneading and repetitive squeezing movement of the flesh between the fingers and palms of the hand stimulate and relax the soft tissues and clear the body of blockages along the energy meridians and release built up tension. Circular thumb movements are used for the same purpose.

„Urut“ is more specialized and is normally used to treat muscular injuries. Urut can be painful at times, as it penetrates much deeper, working not only on the muscles, but also the nerve paths. Its main purpose is to heal and encourage good blood circulation. Urut uses some of the same movements used in pijit but the pressure is stronger and requires additional skills. The urut practitioner, must have a much greater knowledge of anatomy, including bone structure, nerve pathways and pressure points to heal effectively. Fingers, thumbs, palms, knuckles and body weight are all used to restore muscle tone, heal broken bones and remove toxins. Urut massage is very precise and technical.