body massage is legal in India

body massage is legal in India but all subject to follows the norms and regulation prescribed as per the act and law.

Starting a Spa is as easy as starting any Business in India. In India unfortunately the Spa and Wellness Industry is highly unorganized. Currently there aren't any licenses required to start a Spa business in India. You can take the ‘Shop and Establishment License’ which is required for starting any business in India and start the Spa Business.

Though no specific permissions are required, it is always proper to commence the activity by an expert and qualification from a recognized institution to avoid future problems if any.  Physio-Therapy is also one kind of body message, and the Kerala Ayurvedic treatment focuses only on body message.  Body message is one form of treatment and even in the olden days, this is the traditional method for getting muscle relaxation and persons from "Orissa" belonging to a specific caste are renowned for that body message.  Body message was daily ritual in some families of olden days.

There is no specific prohibition against Body Massaging centres as of date, even when such centres are offering cross-gender body massaging.

However, in the guise of Body Massaging, if any other prohibited activity is being conducted, Police shall raid the premises as part of their law and order activity.