Khmer Massage Class in Phnom Penh: Learn Traditional Techniques

Six hours learning head-to-toe massage techniques from a Khmer instructor

A six-hour private class in Phnom Penh where you learn traditional Khmer massage techniques from a professional therapist, working through sequences from head to toe. The class covers the energy-line theory behind the practice, basic stretching, and enough hands-on skill to perform simple massage for relaxation. Lunch and a one-hour complimentary massage are included. The class suits all fitness levels and runs in English.

The experience

Six hours is enough time to move past theory and actually perform massage. You start by understanding how traditional Khmer massage works: the invisible energy lines that run through the body, and how kneading precise points along those lines releases tension and rebalances energy. Your instructor, a trained therapist, walks you through the process and sequences, then you practice the techniques yourself. The focus is head-to-toe coverage: you learn the strokes and pressure points for the full body, not just one area.

This is a class built for someone with limited time who wants real skill to take home. You're not watching a demonstration. You're doing the work, learning enough to perform simple oil or Khmer massage for relaxation on family or friends, or to add the skill to a professional career. The environment is clean and comfortable, and your instructor stays with you throughout.

The day includes lunch and a one-hour massage from your instructor: a chance to feel the techniques from the receiving end and understand what you're aiming for. Public transportation is nearby if you need it to get there.

What’s included

• Six-hour private instruction in traditional Khmer massage techniques.
• one-hour complimentary massage from your instructor.
• lunch meal.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Operated by La Rose Spa

Is this one for you?Book this class if you want to learn a skill you can use at home or add to a professional career, and you have one full day to spend on it. The private format means your instructor adapts the pace to you, and the six-hour window gives you real practice time, not just an overview.

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Top questions

What exactly do I learn in a six-hour Khmer massage class?

You learn the sequences and techniques to perform massage from head to toe, including how to knead the energy lines that traditional Khmer practice focuses on. The class teaches you the process, the pressure points, and basic stretching, with enough practice time to perform simple massage for relaxation.

Do I need massage experience to take this class?

No. The class is designed for learners with no background, and it's suitable for all physical fitness levels. Your instructor covers the theory and the techniques from the start.

What's included in the six-hour class?

The class includes instruction from a professional therapist, a one-hour complimentary massage so you experience the techniques from the receiving end, and a lunch meal.

Is this a private class or will there be other students?

This is a private class, so you work one-on-one with your instructor for the full six hours.

What language is the instruction in?

The class is taught in English by a live guide.