Winter trends, Nuru Massages and Hot Stones are popular with Brazilians

Good results obtained in body aesthetics and in the treatment of health problems have attracted more and more fans, especially in beach cities such as Florianópolis..

Very sought after by tourists in the summer, the coastal cities do not stop making money even in winter, a season that began on June 20 and will end on September 22. Emptier at this time of year also due to the pandemic, these locations need to look for alternatives to diversify the progress of the economy.

And massages play a key role in this, as they are increasingly sought after by locals and tourists, such as the large number of Argentines who usually visit the south of the country, such as Florianópolis and Camboriú, in Santa Catarina. This segment of the health and beauty market generates thousands of reais in this region, increasing the income of massage therapists and massage therapists.

Among the most sought after therapies are hot stone massages (hot stones) and with heated oils. Nuru and Thai sensual massages also gained space, as an option to warm up and avoid body aches during the coldest times of the year. In addition, they ward off colds and flu, moisturize the skin dry by the weather.

Nuru (slippery/gentle) is a Japanese erotic massage technique that originated in the city of Kawasaki. The technique requires that one or more massage therapists rub your body against the client's body when both are naked and covered with an odorless, colorless massage lotion.

During the massage, participants will try to obtain the widest possible physical contact, triggering strong tactile sensations designed to relieve stress.

The gel used in massages is obtained from the leaves of the brown algae plant. Sphaerotrichia divaricata. Chamomile, azulene and other minerals are often added.

Nuru massage aims to relax the body, providing greater sensations of pleasure. In addition, it acts in the detoxification of the body.

Therapy is also widely used by sex therapists in order to improve the sex life of couples who are in relationship difficulties, or even who are just looking for more appetizing relationships.

Hot rocks

Hot stone massage (heated between 130 and 145ºC) has conquered more and more fans in Brazil, for relaxing, relieving muscle tension and promoting the recovery of damaged soft tissues throughout the body. It also acts in the rebalancing of the energies of the chakras, which are centers of energy forces of our golden age, which capture vital energy and distribute it throughout the body.

The masseuse uses hot stones – smooth, flat and heated – placed on specific parts of the body, including along the spine, over the stomach, chest, face, palms and feet.

The heat emanating from them acts in the dilation of blood vessels and muscle relaxation, helping with blood circulation and relieving muscle pain and tension.

Hot stone massage has several benefits – it reduces stress and anxiety; promotes sleep; may help relieve symptoms of autoimmune disorders such as fibromyalgia; may help lessen symptoms of cancer; increases the body's immunity.

Summer

Although we are still in winter and with spring half way through, people are already starting to focus on next summer, a period when social isolation must be over.

From this point of view, many people have already started to think about doing the so-called “shaping massages”, in order to get in shape in the hottest season of the year.

These massages are indicated for the treatment of body shaping, localized fat and cellulite. For this, masseurs and massage therapists perform firm, rhythmic, vigorous movements and greater pressure than in conventional massages. The next summer promises!