Inca healing massage

If you’re visiting Cusco, the Inca Healing Massage is a must-try experience, especially after exhausting treks to Machu Picchu, Salkantay, or Choquequirao. This therapeutic massage helps you recover and rejuvenate your muscles while offering a connection to the rich traditions of Andean culture.

What is the Inca  Massage?

Known as Qhaqoy, this traditional Andean massage has been passed down through generations of healers. Rooted in ancient Peruvian medicinal practices, the Inca Massage aims to harmonize the mind, body, and spirit. Using natural ingredients and energy alignment techniques, it restores balance and promotes well-being.

At Relaxing Time Massage in Cusco, this therapy is highly recommended after the physically demanding Inca Trail or other hikes in the region.

Key Elements of the Inca Healing Massage

1. Natural Ingredients

This massage incorporates ingredients like:

• Warm oils
• Medicinal Andean herbs
• Coca leaves
• oil essences

These elements are believed to carry healing properties, enhance relaxation, and connect you to nature.

2. Energy Alignment

In the Andean tradition, balance between mind, body, and spirit is vital. Practitioners focus on aligning energy by working on specific points, clearing blockages, and promoting a sense of peace and harmony.

3. Muscle and Tension Relief

Deep yet gentle strokes target areas where stress accumulates, such as the back, neck, shoulders, and lower back. The techniques relax stiff muscles, reduce fatigue, and release tension.

Benefits of the Inca Healing Massage

• Muscle Relaxation: Relieves stiffness and improves flexibility.
• Detoxification: Aids in eliminating toxins from the body.
• Improved Circulation: Enhances blood flow and overall vitality.
• Stress Relief: Combines soothing touch, natural ingredients, and warm oils to ease mental stress.
• Energy Renewal: Recharges your energy levels, leaving you revitalized.
• Emotional Healing: Clears emotional blockages and promotes a refreshed outlook.
• Physical Rejuvenation: Perfect for hikers and adventurers recovering from strenuous activities.

How is the Inca Healing Massage Performed?

The session is tailored to your body’s needs. It can be deep or relaxing, with pressure adjusted according to your preference. Practitioners use natural creams and aromatic oils to enhance relaxation and therapeutic benefits.

During the massage, techniques focus on energy alignment and muscle relaxation, working on specific areas to promote physical and emotional healing.

Who Should Avoid Inca Healing Massage?

This therapy is not suitable for:

• Pregnant women
• Children with allergies
• Individuals with varicose veins, open wounds, arrhythmias, or high blood pressure
• Those with liver or kidney disorders, epilepsy, heart problems, diabetes, or osteoporosis
• People suffering from migraines, chronic muscle fatigue, or multiple sclerosis

Experience the Transformative Benefits

Reconnect with yourself through the Inca Healing Massage, a therapy that combines ancient wisdom with natural elements. Perfect for those looking to relax, recover, and immerse themselves in the rich heritage of the Andes, this massage is a unique and unforgettable experience in Cusco.

Whether you’ve completed the Inca Trail or simply want to unwind, this massage offers the perfect balance of relaxation and rejuvenation.