Malviya Nagar is a locality in South Delhi. It is between Saket and Hauz Khas and close to IIT Delhi. It is named after the freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malviya who was also an educator and founded Banaras Hindu University. Malviya Nagar consists of several sub-localities including Shivalik Colony, Geetanjali Enclave, Bhavishya Nidhi Enclave and Khirki Extension.

Most of us are familiar with the image of a traditional massage table and oils. However, massage doesn’t fit into just one category. There are dozens upon dozens of variations, sometimes even within one subset of massage.

These different types of massages and methods are called modalities. Modalities have been developed to target specific problems or areas of concerns to get tailored results. We won’t list all the modalities here because there are so many, but below you’ll find 10 popular modalities that you can commonly find.

1. Thai Massage : Thai massage specifically focuses on your upper and lower back. Therapists use intense, but well controlled pressure of their hands and arms to give you the ultimate relief from all your daily aches and sores.

2. Aromatherapy Massage : Aromatherapy massage integrates essential oils into the massage experience. the utilization of essential oils dates back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, where they often gave scented massages and aromatic baths.

3. Deep Tissue Massage : Deep tissue massage focuses on relieving severe muscle tension. It’s especially effective if you've got musculoskeletal disorders, postural problems, or chronic muscle pain and tension. Massage therapists often use their knuckles, hands, and elbows to actually dig in.

4. Sport Massage : This helps relieve performance-related pains, promote flexibility, and even ward off potential injuries. Massage therapists often combine massage techniques, such as deep tissue massage or acupuncture, to tailor to the athletes’ and sports’ particular needs.

5. Swedish Massage : It may be near the bottom of the list, but that doesn’t mean it’s unpopular. The Swedish massage is actually known as the “traditional” massage. If you’ve gotten a massage before, chances are high you experienced something similar.

6. Shiatsu Massage : Shiatsu is a form of physical therapy that integrates emotional, physiological, and spiritual wellbeing.

7. Pregnancy Massage : Pregnancy is not any enter the park, and massage can help ease those aches and pains. Getting a massage during your pregnancy has all types of advantages including hormone regulation, improvement of nerve pain, reduced swelling, reduced back and joint pain, and even better sleep.

8. Reiki Massage : Reiki has its origins in 1800s Japan, where Dr. Usui popularized the practice and taught it to his students. Unlike most of the massage types listed here, using reiki doesn’t actually involve working tissue. Instead, practitioners gently place their hands above or on your body to transmit warmth and energy.

9. Myofascial Massage : Despite its potentially misleading name, myofascial massage isn’t actually related to your face. It’s related to fascia, a tissue that holds all your organs, arteries, bones, and muscles together. Myofascial massage is designed to manipulate that connecting tissue.

10. Reflexology Massage : Reflexologists use techniques such as thumb and finger walking to stimulate reflex points on your feet, often corresponding to a related organ. This type of massage could be a good fit for you if you enjoy foot massages.