An authentic SPA technique from Bali. A MAWS course in affiliation with Jamu Spa School (Bali): training according to the school's programme with a certified instructor and a Jamu Spa School certificate.
Balinese massage is a traditional SPA technique from the island of Bali, in which deep bodywork is combined with flowing movements and the atmosphere of a holistic ritual.
A single session brings together long, enveloping movements, work with the palms and forearms, pressure points, gentle stretches and aromatherapy. The techniques flow smoothly into one another, creating a complete full-body procedure.
On the course you master Balinese massage from scratch through to delivering a full session on your own: you learn to work with the body, combine techniques, advise the client, take contraindications into account, prepare the space and include traditional SPA elements in the procedure — a foot bath and a flower-water ritual.
This is a complete 35-hour programme, of which 29 hours are devoted to in-person practice.
Basic Balinese massage is demonstrated and practised on the massage table. Advanced Balinese massage is traditionally performed on the floor — it will become available to graduates in the future, after completing the basic course.
Each participant receives a guide book with descriptions and illustrations of the techniques and the theoretical part of the course — you can return to it during your own practice. On completing the training you will be able to deliver a full Balinese massage, including Balinese rituals, to relax the client.
A programme from the school in Bali. The MAWS course is run in affiliation with Jamu Spa School (Bali) and is built around the school's programme. You do not need to fly to Indonesia to train: the programme is available in Limassol with an instructor who has been trained and certified by Jamu Spa School. After successfully completing the course, graduates receive a Jamu Spa School certificate issued in Bali.
29 hours of practice. Massage cannot be learned from lectures or videos alone, so most of the course is devoted to hands-on work. The instructor demonstrates the techniques, after which you practise them on models, receive individual corrections and gradually combine the separate elements into a complete session. You learn not merely to memorise movements, but to feel pressure, rhythm, depth of contact, the position of your own body and the smoothness of transitions.
From massage technique to a complete SPA ritual. Balinese massage is not only bodywork, but the whole client experience. You learn to build the procedure as a whole: consultation → preparing the space and products → full-body massage → traditional SPA elements → finishing the procedure and giving the client recommendations. The programme includes a foot bath, aromatherapy and the traditional flower-water ritual.
After the training you will be able to deliver a complete Balinese SPA session on your own, from greeting the client to finishing the procedure. You will have not a set of separate massage movements, but a ready sequence that you can perform with your own hands.
For practising massage therapists and SPA specialists this is an opportunity to add Balinese massage to their professional service menu, taking into account the qualification and insurance requirements in the country where they work.
If you have never done massage before but want to gain a serious practical skill. Experience and a medical background are not required — you start with the basics and progress to a full session.
If you already work with classic, holistic or other types of massage, the course broadens your set of techniques and adds a complete SPA procedure in the Balinese tradition to your practice.
For those who want to broaden their service menu and master a procedure that combines massage techniques, aromatherapy and elements of a SPA ritual.
Practice on models · final assessment.
Definition, history and philosophy of the technique, the principles of Tri Hita Karana and the harmony of body, mind and spirit, the elements of Balinese massage and the role of the spa therapist, the benefits of the procedure, indications and contraindications, aftercare.
Preparing the room, products and equipment, the foot bath, the 7 basic techniques and work on the back. Demonstration and practice of the sequence.
Health, hygiene and safety, professional conduct, the basics of anatomy and physiology, the effect of massage on the body's systems, consultation and session planning.
Massage of the front of the body, the flower-water ritual as part of the protocol, revision of the basic techniques, consultation practice and completing forms.
Practising a full full-body Balinese massage session, a simulation of the final assessment.
Revision of theory, review of exam questions, the structure and technique of the exam.
Practical and theoretical exams. Throughout the course, assessment takes place through observation, tests and practical sessions.
| Date | Time | Format | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Online | Theory — online, pre-recorded (at your own pace) |
| 15.11 Sun | 10:00–18:00 | Practice | Practical session |
| 22.11 Sun | 10:00–18:00 | Practice | Practical session |
| 29.11 Sun | 10:00–18:00 | Practice | Practical session |
| 06.12 Sun | 10:00–18:00 | Practice | Practical session |
Balinese massage is a traditional SPA technique from the island of Bali. It combines long, flowing movements, deep work with the palms and forearms, pressure points, gentle stretches, aromatherapy and elements of a SPA ritual. Unlike classic massage, great attention is paid here not only to working with the tissues, but to the smoothness of the whole session and the holistic SPA experience of the client.
Yes. The Balinese massage course at MAWS is suitable for beginners with no previous experience. The training starts with the basic principles and individual techniques, after which you gradually combine them into a full full-body massage. Of the 35 hours in the programme, 29 hours are devoted to in-person practice.
No. A medical background and previous massage training are not required to enrol on the course. The theoretical part includes the necessary basics of anatomy and physiology, indications and contraindications, hygiene and safe working.
The course consists of 35 hours: 6 hours of theory online and 29 hours of in-person practice in Limassol. You study the theoretical foundation, master individual techniques under the instructor's guidance, practise on models and gradually assemble them into a full Balinese massage protocol.
Yes. The MAWS course is run in affiliation with Jamu Spa School (Bali). The training follows the school's programme with an instructor who has been trained and certified by Jamu Spa School. After successfully completing the programme, graduates receive a Jamu Spa School certificate issued in Bali.
After successfully completing the training you receive a Jamu Spa School (Bali) certificate. The training takes place at MAWS in Cyprus, following the school's programme, with an instructor it has certified.
After the course you will be able to deliver a full full-body Balinese massage on your own: advise the client, prepare the space and products, perform the main massage techniques, work with the palms and forearms, use pressure points and gentle stretches, include elements of aromatherapy and the traditional SPA ritual, and finish the procedure correctly.
The course gives you practical skills for performing the full Balinese massage protocol. The ability to work professionally with clients also depends on the qualification, registration and professional insurance requirements in the country where you plan to work.
Yes. Practising massage therapists, SPA and wellness specialists can master Balinese massage as an additional technique and broaden their professional service menu with a complete SPA procedure featuring elements of aromatherapy and Balinese rituals.
The Balinese massage course takes place at the Mediterranean Academy of Wellness Sciences (MAWS) in Limassol, Cyprus. The theoretical part is studied online, while the 29 hours of practical training take place in person under the guidance of a certified Jamu Spa School instructor.
The total length of the course is 35 hours: 6 hours of theory online and 29 hours of practice in person. Most of the programme is specifically set aside for practising the technique.
The price includes the full training programme, theoretical preparation, 29 hours of in-person practice and the Jamu Spa School certificate. You can find out the current price, the dates of the next course and availability by leaving a request on the website or messaging MAWS on WhatsApp.
The course is run by MAWS in affiliation with Jamu Spa School (Bali). The training follows the school's programme with an instructor it has certified, and the graduate's certificate is issued in Bali. Jamu Spa School certification is accredited by the Indonesian government body — Dinas Perindustrian dan Tenaga Kerja. Your training takes place in Cyprus — your certificate comes from Bali.
The ability to work professionally with clients depends on the applicable qualification, registration and insurance requirements in the country where you plan to work.
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