A couples massage is one of the loveliest ways to spend time together — no phones, no crowds, no obligations, just the two of you in one room while body and mind settle. But if it's your first time, it's natural to have questions. Here's a short guide, from the perspective of the Runway studio in Vračar.
The two of you are in the same, elegantly appointed room, each on your own table with your own therapist — the treatments run in parallel. You share the same atmosphere: dimmed light, music of your choice and 5.1 sound, with a welcome drink beforehand. No experience or „preparation“ is needed — you simply arrive and let go.
You don't both have to take the same pressure — that's the beauty of personalisation. On offer are Soul Harmony for couples (gentle, calming rhythm), Deep 1 for couples (firmer pressure, for those who need deep work) and Made for You for couples (fully tailored to you both). One of you can go relaxing, the other deep — the atmosphere stays shared.
Arrive 5–10 minutes early so you can ease into the rhythm without rushing. Tell your therapist about any sensitive areas or a pressure you prefer — the treatment adapts to you. And don't plan anything stressful straight afterwards; it's far nicer to extend that calm with a quiet dinner or a walk.
If you'd like to surprise someone, there's the gift voucher — no expiry date, delivered to their inbox instantly. We write more about why a massage for two brings people closer in emotional closeness through massage as a couple.
A first treatment together is almost never the last — once you've felt what it's like to walk out of the studio relaxed together, it becomes a small ritual you'll happily repeat.
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