{"id":29664,"date":"2026-09-23T10:14:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T07:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T21:29:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T18:29:23","slug":"beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner’s guide to your first massage"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have never had a massage, it is natural to have questions. How much to undress, what to tell the therapist, which type of massage to choose and what to do if the pressure is too strong are thoughts almost everyone has before their first booking. This beginner’s guide explains step by step what happens, so you arrive calm and enjoy your first session from the very first minute.<\/p>\n

What a first massage is and why it matters<\/h2>\n

Your first massage is, above all, an experience of getting to know yourself. You discover how your body reacts to touch, what pressure you like and how quickly you can relax in a new space. There is no wrong way to be a client on your first visit. Therapists are used to people coming in for the first time and know how to guide you.<\/p>\n

The first experience matters because it shapes your long-term relationship with massage. A well chosen session, in a place where you feel safe, makes you want to come back. That is why it helps to know what to expect in advance and to choose a type of massage that suits beginners.<\/p>\n

The right techniques for a first massage<\/h2>\n

For a first experience, gentle and predictable techniques work best. Relaxing massage<\/a> uses long, slow strokes and moderate pressure, and the body gets used to it easily. Swedish massage<\/a> is another classic choice, with gliding, kneading and rhythmic pressure that warm up the muscles gradually.<\/p>\n

Balinese massage adds a touch of atmosphere: firm pressure, gentle stretches and aromatic oils, in a rhythm that alternates energy with calm. More intense techniques, such as deep tissue or massages focused on knots, are better suited once you have a few sessions behind you and know how your body responds.<\/p>\n

Whatever the technique, a good therapist always starts with light pressure and increases the intensity only if you feel comfortable. This gives you time to get used to the touch and find out what you enjoy. You do not need to know the names of the strokes. It is enough to say whether you want it gentler or firmer.<\/p>\n

How massage works<\/h2>\n

Rhythmic touch sends signals of safety to the nervous system. Your breathing slows down, your shoulders drop and your mind gradually lets go of the list of worries. At the same time, the therapist’s movements warm the tissues, help tight muscles lengthen and bring a feeling of lightness to the areas you use most every day.<\/p>\n

The effect does not come from a single stroke, but from the session as a whole. The steady rhythm, the pleasant room temperature, the warm oil and the quiet around you all work together. That is why you do not need to do anything special during your first massage. Your only job is to breathe and let your body receive.<\/p>\n

The benefits of a first massage<\/h2>\n

Many people are surprised by how relaxed they feel after their first session. The heaviness in the shoulders and back fades, the tension built up at the desk feels lighter and the mind becomes clearer. For one hour you are allowed to be unavailable to everyone, and that in itself is a gain.<\/p>\n

Another, less visible benefit is that you get to know your body better. You learn where you hold tension, which areas are more sensitive and what kind of touch calms you. This helps you choose better next time and notice the signs of fatigue earlier in everyday life.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the nicest gain is the feeling that you have done something kind for yourself. In a busy week, an hour dedicated only to you changes the tone of the days that follow. Many clients tell us that after their first massage they finally realised how tired they had been.<\/p>\n

What a session at Bali Temple looks like<\/h2>\n

When you arrive, you are welcomed into a calm space inspired by the temples of Bali. The therapist asks how you feel, about any pain or sensitive areas and about your pressure preference. This is the right moment to say it is your first massage. There is nothing awkward about it, and the therapist will adapt the pace and the explanations.<\/p>\n

You are then left alone for a few moments to get ready and lie down on the table, covered with a towel. Throughout the session only the area being worked on is uncovered, while the rest of your body stays covered. If the pressure is too strong, if you feel cold or you want an area to be avoided, just say so. The therapist adjusts right away, and the session remains yours.<\/p>\n

At the end, the therapist again leaves you alone for a few minutes, so you can get up at your own pace and dress without rushing. You can have a glass of water and ask anything you like: which areas were tighter, what pressure might suit you next time or which other type of massage you could try. These few minutes of conversation make the difference between an ordinary session and one designed for you.<\/p>\n

Who a first massage is for<\/h2>\n

A first massage suits anyone who wants to try a healthy form of relaxation: people who spend long hours at a desk, busy parents, students during exams or anyone who simply feels they need a break. You do not need a specific problem to deserve an hour of calm.<\/p>\n

It is also a good choice for those who received a gift voucher and do not know where to start, or for those who have put it off for a long time out of shyness. If you feel nervous about touch or about a new place, choose a 60-minute session and a relaxing massage, then decide at your own pace whether you want longer sessions.<\/p>\n

Precautions before your first massage<\/h2>\n

Relaxing massage is safe for most people, but there are situations where it is worth talking to your doctor first: pregnancy, clotting problems, thrombosis, heart conditions, recent surgery, skin infections, fever or open wounds. Tell the therapist about any diagnosis or treatment, even if it seems like a small detail.<\/p>\n

Avoid a heavy meal in the hour before and do not come after drinking alcohol. Stay hydrated during the day and arrive a few minutes early, so you do not start the session in a hurry. Massage does not replace medical treatment, and if you have persistent pain, a specialist can guide you towards what suits you.<\/p>\n

One more useful detail: if you use creams or are allergic to certain oils or fragrances, let the therapist know from the start. Neutral oils without strong scents can be used. And if on the day of your booking you feel unwell or unusually exhausted, it is better to reschedule than to force the session.<\/p>\n

Relaxing massage vs therapeutic massage on your first visit<\/h2>\n

Relaxing massage aims at overall wellbeing: a slow pace, pleasant pressure and lots of calm. Therapeutic massage, such as deep tissue, works more deeply on tight muscles and can feel intense in certain areas. Both have their place, but for your first contact with massage, relaxation is usually the more comfortable choice.<\/p>\n

If you already have clear tension, for example in the neck or lower back, you can ask for a relaxing session with extra attention on that area. That way you get a little of both worlds, without unpleasant surprises. After a few visits you will know for yourself whether you want firmer pressure or a completely different style.<\/p>\n

How you feel after your first massage<\/h2>\n

Right after the session, you may feel slightly dizzy with relaxation, warm and a little sleepy. Get up from the table slowly, drink a glass of water and give yourself a few minutes before stepping back into the bustle of the city. Many people say they sleep better that night.<\/p>\n

The next day, some areas may feel a little tender, especially if you had a lot of built-up tension. It is a passing sensation, similar to how you feel after a long walk. If the discomfort is strong or does not go away, tell your therapist next time so they can adjust the pressure.<\/p>\n

The authentic spirit of Bali<\/h2>\n

In Bali, massage is part of everyday life. It is a gesture of care shared within the family, after a day of work or before a ceremony. It is not a rare luxury, but a natural habit through which people keep their balance. This gentle philosophy is at the heart of every session at Bali Temple.<\/p>\n

For a beginner, this means a place where you do not need to know anything in advance. The scent of aromatic oils, the warm light and the quiet music help you set your nerves aside. Your first massage becomes not just a treatment, but a small one-hour holiday without leaving the city.<\/p>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

Do I have to undress completely for my first massage?<\/strong>
No. You undress only as much as you feel comfortable with, and your body stays covered with a towel for the whole session. Only the area being worked on is uncovered, one at a time.<\/p>\n

Can I talk during the massage?<\/strong>
Yes, but you do not have to. Many people prefer silence. What matters is that you speak up at any time if the pressure is too strong or something does not feel right.<\/p>\n

What length should I choose the first time?<\/strong>
A 60-minute session is ideal to begin with. If you feel good and want more time to relax, you can choose 90 minutes next time.<\/p>\n

Price and booking<\/h2>\n

At Bali Temple, Balinese massage is available in 60- and 90-minute sessions. See the latest details and prices and book directly on the Balinese Massage<\/a> page, or explore all our treatments in the classic massage<\/a> section.<\/p>\n

\n

Look our massages<\/a><\/p>\n

\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you have never had a massage, it is natural to have questions. How much to undress, what to tell the therapist, which type of massage to choose and what to do if the pressure is too strong are thoughts almost everyone has before their first booking. This beginner’s guide explains step by step what…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14367,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Beginner's guide to your first massage","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"First massage? Learn how to prepare, what happens in the treatment room, which massage to choose and how you will feel afterwards. A simple guide.","_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-noindex":"","_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-nofollow":"","_yoast_wpseo_canonical":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[814],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29664","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en"],"yoast_head":"\nBeginner's guide to your first massage<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"First massage? Learn how to prepare, what happens in the treatment room, which massage to choose and how you will feel afterwards. A simple guide.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Beginner's guide to your first massage\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"First massage? Learn how to prepare, what happens in the treatment room, which massage to choose and how you will feel afterwards. A simple guide.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BALI TEMPLE\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BaliTempleSPA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-09-23T07:14:39+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-10-03T18:29:23+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/x1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"683\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"683\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"admin\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/d749507e038baae5004bda03b895a40e\"},\"headline\":\"Beginner’s guide to your first massage\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-23T07:14:39+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-10-03T18:29:23+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/\"},\"wordCount\":1646,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/x1.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Blog\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/\",\"name\":\"Beginner's guide to your first massage\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/x1.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-23T07:14:39+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-10-03T18:29:23+00:00\",\"description\":\"First massage? Learn how to prepare, what happens in the treatment room, which massage to choose and how you will feel afterwards. A simple guide.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/x1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/x1.jpg\",\"width\":683,\"height\":683,\"caption\":\"Balinese massage\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Beginner’s guide to your first massage\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/\",\"name\":\"BALI TEMPLE\",\"description\":\"Welness & Spa\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":[\"Organization\",\"Place\",\"DaySpa\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#organization\",\"name\":\"BALI TEMPLE\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/\",\"logo\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#local-main-organization-logo\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#local-main-organization-logo\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BaliTempleSPA\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/balitemplespa\/\"],\"address\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#local-main-place-address\"},\"geo\":{\"@type\":\"GeoCoordinates\",\"latitude\":\"44.483117\",\"longitude\":\"26.0914106\"},\"telephone\":[\"+40 734 402 266\"],\"contactPoint\":{\"@type\":\"ContactPoint\",\"telephone\":\"+40 734 402 266\",\"email\":\"rezervari@balitemple.ro\"},\"openingHoursSpecification\":[{\"@type\":\"OpeningHoursSpecification\",\"dayOfWeek\":[\"Monday\",\"Tuesday\",\"Wednesday\",\"Thursday\",\"Friday\",\"Saturday\",\"Sunday\"],\"opens\":\"12:00\",\"closes\":\"22:00\"}],\"email\":\"rezervari@balitemple.ro\",\"priceRange\":\"$$\",\"description\":\"Bali Temple is a haven of authentic Balinese massage in the heart of Bucharest, open since 2019. What truly sets us apart: our therapists are natives of Bali, every ritual is learned at the source, not just inspired by it. We welcome you with our house tea, at a slow pace made just for you, away from the city's bustle. Balinese d\u00e9cor, warm light and quiet envelop you from the very first moment. From massages and spa packages to couple rituals or a gift voucher, you choose what suits you. You'll find us in the Avia\u021biei area \/ French quarter (Sector 1), with private on-site parking, open daily 12:00 - 22:00.\",\"areaServed\":{\"@type\":\"City\",\"name\":\"Bucure\u0219ti\"},\"knowsLanguage\":[\"ro\",\"en\"],\"currenciesAccepted\":\"RON\",\"makesOffer\":[{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Balinese massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-balinez\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Thai massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-thailandez\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Swedish massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-suedez\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Lomi Lomi massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-lomi-lomi\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Deep tissue massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-deep-tissue\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Anti-cellulite massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-anticelulitic\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Reflexology\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-reflexoterapie\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Hot volcanic stone massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-cu-pietre-vulcanice\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Ayurvedic massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-ayurveda\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Full facial massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-facial-complet\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Scalp massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-capilar\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Shiatsu massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-shiatsu\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Bamboo stick massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-cu-bete-de-bambus\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Couples massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-cuplu\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Prenatal massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-femei-gravide\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Massage for children and babies\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-pentru-copii-sau-bebelusi\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Four-hands massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-la-patru-maini\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Relaxation massage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-de-relaxare\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Bali Jegeg\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/bali-jegeg\/\",\"description\":\"Beauty and relaxation ritual: Balinese massage, volcanic stones and body scrub.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Om Swastiastu\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/om-swastiastu\/\",\"description\":\"An extensive ritual: Balinese massage, volcanic stones, facial treatment and scalp care, finished with the house tea.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"The Balinese Experience\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/the-balinese-experience\/\",\"description\":\"Balinese massage, volcanic stones and facial treatment, with the house tea, a complete introduction to the spirit of Bali.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Bali Temple Signature\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/bali-temple-signature\/\",\"description\":\"Our signature experience: Balinese massage, reflexology and detox, with the house tea on arrival and departure.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Kali Treatment\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/kali-treatment\/\",\"description\":\"An extensive ritual: a 90-minute Balinese massage, facial treatment, body scrub and detox.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Balinese Romantic Day\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/balinese-romantic-day\/\",\"description\":\"A couples experience, in the same room: massage, warm stones, facial treatment, jacuzzi and detox.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Holistic Spa\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/holistic-spa\/\",\"description\":\"A complete ritual of over three hours: massage, facial treatment, scalp care and detox.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Spa Party\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/spa-party\/\",\"description\":\"A private spa event for groups: massages and relaxing treatments with friends, for parties and special occasions.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"itemOffered\":{\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Gift voucher\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/voucher-cadou\/\",\"description\":\"A voucher for any Bali Temple service: massages, spa packages or treatments, for any occasion.\"}}]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/d749507e038baae5004bda03b895a40e\",\"name\":\"admin\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/66cc2c223e001002023f4ebea3451ff4d0b3a2098c144e5ca6f9245f014fae08?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/66cc2c223e001002023f4ebea3451ff4d0b3a2098c144e5ca6f9245f014fae08?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"admin\"}},{\"@type\":\"PostalAddress\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#local-main-place-address\",\"streetAddress\":\"Str. Ghiozdanului, nr. 6, Sector 1, Bucure\u0219ti\",\"addressLocality\":\"Bucure\u0219ti\",\"postalCode\":\"014163\",\"addressRegion\":\"Bucure\u0219ti\",\"addressCountry\":\"RO\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#local-main-organization-logo\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/svg.svg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/svg.svg\",\"caption\":\"BALI TEMPLE\"}]}<\/script>\n<meta name=\"geo.placename\" content=\"Bucure\u0219ti\" \/>\n<meta name=\"geo.position\" content=\"44.483117;26.0914106\" \/>\n<meta name=\"geo.region\" content=\"Romania\" \/>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Beginner's guide to your first massage","description":"First massage? Learn how to prepare, what happens in the treatment room, which massage to choose and how you will feel afterwards. A simple guide.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Beginner's guide to your first massage","og_description":"First massage? Learn how to prepare, what happens in the treatment room, which massage to choose and how you will feel afterwards. A simple guide.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/","og_site_name":"BALI TEMPLE","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BaliTempleSPA","article_published_time":"2026-09-23T07:14:39+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-10-03T18:29:23+00:00","og_image":[{"width":683,"height":683,"url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/x1.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"admin","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"admin","Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/"},"author":{"name":"admin","@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/d749507e038baae5004bda03b895a40e"},"headline":"Beginner’s guide to your first massage","datePublished":"2026-09-23T07:14:39+00:00","dateModified":"2026-10-03T18:29:23+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/"},"wordCount":1646,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/x1.jpg","articleSection":["Blog"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/","name":"Beginner's guide to your first massage","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/x1.jpg","datePublished":"2026-09-23T07:14:39+00:00","dateModified":"2026-10-03T18:29:23+00:00","description":"First massage? Learn how to prepare, what happens in the treatment room, which massage to choose and how you will feel afterwards. A simple guide.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/x1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/x1.jpg","width":683,"height":683,"caption":"Balinese massage"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Beginner’s guide to your first massage"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/","name":"BALI TEMPLE","description":"Welness & Spa","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":["Organization","Place","DaySpa"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#organization","name":"BALI TEMPLE","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/","logo":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#local-main-organization-logo"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#local-main-organization-logo"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BaliTempleSPA","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/balitemplespa\/"],"address":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#local-main-place-address"},"geo":{"@type":"GeoCoordinates","latitude":"44.483117","longitude":"26.0914106"},"telephone":["+40 734 402 266"],"contactPoint":{"@type":"ContactPoint","telephone":"+40 734 402 266","email":"rezervari@balitemple.ro"},"openingHoursSpecification":[{"@type":"OpeningHoursSpecification","dayOfWeek":["Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday","Friday","Saturday","Sunday"],"opens":"12:00","closes":"22:00"}],"email":"rezervari@balitemple.ro","priceRange":"$$","description":"Bali Temple is a haven of authentic Balinese massage in the heart of Bucharest, open since 2019. What truly sets us apart: our therapists are natives of Bali, every ritual is learned at the source, not just inspired by it. We welcome you with our house tea, at a slow pace made just for you, away from the city's bustle. Balinese d\u00e9cor, warm light and quiet envelop you from the very first moment. From massages and spa packages to couple rituals or a gift voucher, you choose what suits you. You'll find us in the Avia\u021biei area \/ French quarter (Sector 1), with private on-site parking, open daily 12:00 - 22:00.","areaServed":{"@type":"City","name":"Bucure\u0219ti"},"knowsLanguage":["ro","en"],"currenciesAccepted":"RON","makesOffer":[{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Balinese massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-balinez\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Thai massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-thailandez\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Swedish massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-suedez\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Lomi Lomi massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-lomi-lomi\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Deep tissue massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-deep-tissue\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Anti-cellulite massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-anticelulitic\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Reflexology","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-reflexoterapie\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Hot volcanic stone massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-cu-pietre-vulcanice\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Ayurvedic massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-ayurveda\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Full facial massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-facial-complet\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Scalp massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-capilar\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Shiatsu massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-shiatsu\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Bamboo stick massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-cu-bete-de-bambus\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Couples massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-cuplu\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Prenatal massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-femei-gravide\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Massage for children and babies","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-pentru-copii-sau-bebelusi\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Four-hands massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-la-patru-maini\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Relaxation massage","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/masaj-de-relaxare\/"}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Bali Jegeg","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/bali-jegeg\/","description":"Beauty and relaxation ritual: Balinese massage, volcanic stones and body scrub."}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Om Swastiastu","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/om-swastiastu\/","description":"An extensive ritual: Balinese massage, volcanic stones, facial treatment and scalp care, finished with the house tea."}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"The Balinese Experience","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/the-balinese-experience\/","description":"Balinese massage, volcanic stones and facial treatment, with the house tea, a complete introduction to the spirit of Bali."}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Bali Temple Signature","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/bali-temple-signature\/","description":"Our signature experience: Balinese massage, reflexology and detox, with the house tea on arrival and departure."}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Kali Treatment","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/kali-treatment\/","description":"An extensive ritual: a 90-minute Balinese massage, facial treatment, body scrub and detox."}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Balinese Romantic Day","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/balinese-romantic-day\/","description":"A couples experience, in the same room: massage, warm stones, facial treatment, jacuzzi and detox."}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Holistic Spa","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/product\/holistic-spa\/","description":"A complete ritual of over three hours: massage, facial treatment, scalp care and detox."}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Spa Party","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/spa-party\/","description":"A private spa event for groups: massages and relaxing treatments with friends, for parties and special occasions."}},{"@type":"Offer","itemOffered":{"@type":"Service","name":"Gift voucher","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/voucher-cadou\/","description":"A voucher for any Bali Temple service: massages, spa packages or treatments, for any occasion."}}]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/d749507e038baae5004bda03b895a40e","name":"admin","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/66cc2c223e001002023f4ebea3451ff4d0b3a2098c144e5ca6f9245f014fae08?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/66cc2c223e001002023f4ebea3451ff4d0b3a2098c144e5ca6f9245f014fae08?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"admin"}},{"@type":"PostalAddress","@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#local-main-place-address","streetAddress":"Str. Ghiozdanului, nr. 6, Sector 1, Bucure\u0219ti","addressLocality":"Bucure\u0219ti","postalCode":"014163","addressRegion":"Bucure\u0219ti","addressCountry":"RO"},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/beginners-guide-to-your-first-massage\/#local-main-organization-logo","url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/svg.svg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/svg.svg","caption":"BALI TEMPLE"}]},"geo.placename":"Bucure\u0219ti","geo.position":{"lat":"44.483117","long":"26.0914106"},"geo.region":"Romania"},"bt_thumb":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/x1-1024x1024.jpg","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/x1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29664","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29664"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29664\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29664"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29664"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.balitemple.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29664"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}