Classic Relaxation Massage (60min)

A Swedish-style full-body relaxation massage using flowing strokes and moderate pressure to relieve stress, ease muscle tension, and promote deep relaxation. The studio's gentlest manual treatment.

Classic relaxation massage — also known as Swedish massage — is the foundational massage modality and the studio's most accessible treatment. The 60-minute session covers the entire body using a combination of five core Swedish techniques: effleurage (long, flowing strokes), petrissage (kneading), friction (circular pressure), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), and vibration. The overall pressure is moderate and steady, designed to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and induce deep physical and mental relaxation. At Andrii Kondakov's studio, the relaxation massage follows a structured sequence — typically starting prone with the back, shoulders, and legs, then supine for the chest, arms, neck, and scalp. The therapist adjusts pressure based on client preference and tissue response, maintaining a rhythm and flow that encourages the body to release accumulated tension without the intensity of deep tissue work. Relaxation massage produces well-documented physiological effects: reduced cortisol levels, increased serotonin and dopamine production, lowered blood pressure and heart rate, and improved sleep quality. These effects make it valuable not only as a luxury experience but as a genuine stress-management tool. Regular weekly or bi-weekly sessions can meaningfully reduce chronic stress symptoms including tension headaches, insomnia, irritability, and muscle guarding. The treatment differs from the studio's sports and myofascial offerings in both intent and technique. While sports massage targets functional recovery and myofascial work addresses structural restrictions, relaxation massage prioritises the nervous system — calming the fight-or-flight response and creating conditions for the body's natural healing processes to operate. At 1,300 CZK (approximately 52 EUR) for 60 minutes, this is the studio's most affordable massage option and an excellent entry point for clients new to bodywork. The gentle approach makes it suitable for almost everyone, including pregnant women (with appropriate positioning modifications), elderly clients, and those recovering from illness or simply experiencing high life stress. No special preparation is needed beyond arriving a few minutes early to settle in.