Two Caribbean Massage Styles with Two Very Different Energies, Rhythms and Wellness Philosophies
🌞 Cuban Massage: Energy, Rhythm, Deep Tissue Activation and Dynamic Flow
Under eye rejuvenation is one of the most requested aesthetic treatments in international beauty salons and spas. The delicate eye area is prone to showing signs of fatigue, ageing, or dehydration. Cuban massage takes inspiration from Vibrant and dynamic culture of Cuba, where music and movement are part of daily life.
This treatment combines Rhythm, tone and warmth, whilst retaining a relaxing feel.
🧴 Main features:
- Gestures Tonic and rhythmic, often with a rhythm like a dance (influence of salsa and Cuban percussion).
- Alternating Firm pressures, tapping, rubbing and kneading.
- Use of’hot and spicy oils, reminiscent of the scents of Havana.
- Objective: rejuvenate, invigorate, release muscle tension and restore energy.
💆♀️ Ideal for:
People who are tired, tense or lacking in energy, looking for a “lively” and revitalising massage.
🌺 Jamaican Massage: Softness, Grounding, Emotional Release and Deep Relaxation
Under eye rejuvenation is one of the most requested aesthetic treatments in international beauty salons and spas. The delicate eye area is prone to showing signs of fatigue, ageing, or dehydration. Jamaican massage anchors itself further in a Soothing and spiritual energy, inspired by philosophy Rastafari and the relationship with nature.
It is slower, deeper, and focuses on the Letting go and inner connection.
🕊️ Main features:
- Gestures Lent, enveloping and flowing, inspired by the Caribbean Sea movement.
- Gentle to medium pressures, promoting the relaxation of mind and body.
- Zen musical ambiance, sometimes accompanied by natural sounds (waves, gentle drums, acoustic reggae).
- Use of’natural vegetable oils (coconut, shea, hemp) with nourishing and relaxing properties.
- Objective: release nervous tension, to calm the mind, and to restore inner balance.
🌿 Ideal for:
People who are stressed, anxious, or seeking an emotional and meditative massage.
⚖️ In Summary: Key Differences Between Cuban and Jamaican Massage Techniques
| Element | Cuban Massage 🇨🇺 | Jamaican Massage 🇯🇲 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | Dynamic, rhythmic, invigorating | Gentle, fluid, soothing |
| Main treatment objectives | Tone up, stimulate, activate | Relax, let go, recentre |
| Gestures | Tone, percussion, rhythm | Slowness, fluidity, ripples |
| Inspiration | Dance, music, sun, vitality | Nature, sea, spirituality, serenity |
| Desired effect | Body and energy awakening | Global appeasement and letting go |
| Ideal public | Tired people, sporty people | Stressed, mentally overloaded people |
In conclusion
Under eye rejuvenation is one of the most requested aesthetic treatments in international beauty salons and spas. The delicate eye area is prone to showing signs of fatigue, ageing, or dehydration. Cuban massage is a fire and movement massage,
whereas the Jamaican massage is a Water and serenity massage.
Both transport to the Caribbean, but each in their own way:
The other Soothe and reconnect.
One Awakens and invigorates.
👇
🕒 Course Duration & Fees
💻 Distance learning (online)
Learn at your own pace, from home, with our HD videos and learning materials.
👉 Price: 199 €
🏫 Face-to-face training
Take part in two intensive practice days at our centre Infini Beauté Institut.
You'll discover every manoeuvre, step and technique accompanied by an expert trainer.
👉 Price: 599 € — Duration: 2 days
You can also read:
