Relaxation Massage

For when nothing is injured and nothing is stuck, but you have not properly switched off in weeks. A relaxation massage is flowing, light to medium pressure across your whole body, aimed at calming your nervous system rather than working out a knot. €120 for 60 minutes, in the spa of a five-star hotel on Dam Square.

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Price: €120
• Location: Spa & Wellness Club, Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Dam Square
• Languages: English and Dutch
• Open to: Everyone. You do not need to be a hotel guest

This is the treatment most people actually mean when they say they want a massage. Firm work has its place, but not every body needs it every time. Most people spend part of the hour asleep.

What you get

• Whole body, continuous rhythm. Long flowing strokes with few pauses, which is what shifts your nervous system out of a stress state.
• A measurable effect, not just a nice hour. Slower breathing and a lower heart rate. You feel tired in a good way rather than worked over.
• The gentlest starting point. Right if you have never had a massage, or find deep tissue too intense.
• No homework, no training goal. There is no advice at the end unless you want it.
• Spa access included. Locker rooms, bathrobes, towels, amenities, water and coffee.

Frequently asked questions

Which massage should I book?

Relaxation when you need to switch off. Deep tissue when something has been tight for weeks. Sports massage around training or a race. Unsure? Book this one, and your therapist can work an area more firmly if you ask.

Will it actually do anything, or is it just nice?

Both. Lowering your stress response is a physical effect, not a mood. It will not release a months-old restriction, which is what deep tissue is for.

Do I have to undress completely?

No. You keep underwear on and are covered with towels throughout, with only the area being worked left exposed. Tell your therapist if you would rather skip an area entirely.

Do I need to talk during it?

No. Say what you need at the start and then say nothing for an hour if you prefer. Most people do.

How often should I book one?

Monthly works well as maintenance, every two weeks during a heavy period. There is no risk in booking it more often, unlike deeper work.

Can two of us book it together?

Yes, that is our duo massage: two therapists, one room, €240 for both. Relaxation is the most commonly chosen treatment for it.

Book a treatment

Tell us your preferred day and time and we will confirm availability. Arrive fifteen minutes early if you want to use the spa properly. See all massage treatments.