Massages

Banyan Tree's invigorating massage therapies embrace the most effective European and Asian massage techniques, including Swedish, Lomi Lomi, Indonesian and Thai strokes. Healing hands and aromatic oils loosen tight muscles, improve circulation, soothe the mind, nurture the spirit and promote a sense of well being. Feel your muscles being kneaded and the tension seep away, to the point of feeling completely relaxed and carefree.

Each massage lasts 60 minutes, 30 minutes are set aside for you to unwind, enjoy a cooling foot bath and a soothing herbal drink with refreshments

Asian Blend
A medium to strong massage that is adapted from traditional Thai massage techniques. No oil is used and a two-piece outfit is worn. Palms and thumbs are applied to pressure points to relieve tired muscles and to improve blood circulation.

Balinese
An intense, medium to strong, deep tissue massage in which therapist uses thumb and palm pressure and firm strokes to apply a unique blend of essential oils with warming qualities. The treatment stimulates blood circulation, improves energy flow and relieves tension.

Lomi Lomi
Originating fromHawaii, this is a deeply-revitalising massage. Our therapist uses full body techniques, applied with rhythmic grace using thumbs, palms and elbows. The massage eases and loosens muscles to reduce tension, leaving the entire body feeling totally relaxed and refreshed.

Swedish
A distinctly-European, full body massage that stimulates blood circulation and soothes tensed muscles. Medium in pressure, it utilises a combination of three basic strokes, long firm strokes, kneading strokes and small circular strokes, to reduce stress.

Island Dew
A gentle massage specifically devised for sunburnt or sensitive skin. Using a specially concocted oil for its healing and calming properties, long palm strokes are applied to assist absorption by the skin and aid skin repair, while thumb pressure work around the shoulder area to relieve tired muscles. For best results, leave the oil on the skin.

Vabbinfaru
Like a deep tissue massage that use strong pressure to reduce tension in the body. The therapist expertly manoeuvres a series of strokes incorporating knuckles, elbows and palms to deliver soothing relief to tired muscles and joints Massage session includes a footbath and an herbal drink with refreshments.