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Massage oil techniquesMassage oil techniques - Massage is one of the oldest holistic healing powers in existence. Found and enjoyed throughout the entire world, massage can be used to relieve sore muscles and stress, to relax, to give comfort or simply to express love.
Before you massage make sure your hands are warm. It's not a good start if your partner/friend jumps to the ceiling when your freezing cold hands touch their body. Rub the palms of your hands together to bring a little heat to the surface and then just before you touch your partner tell them you are about to, as a way of gaining their permission and also so that you don't startle them. Starting with a back massage follow the contours of the back from the base of the spine to the shoulders in an r shape. Ask your partner if the pressure you are using is Ok : “Would you like more/less pressure or is it just right?" Listen to your partner's body with your fingers - it will let you know if there is any tension or tightness which could benefit from extra massage. Change your massage to small circular pressures and finish with simple strokes. Don’t worry if you have never massaged before as long as you both enjoy the experience. Warning for massage oil techniques : never massage anyone who has inflamed swollen joints, has been operated on in the last 6 months, has an unhealed wound, is in the first three months of pregnancy or has or suspect they could have a terminal illness - without the written permission of their doctor.
Effleurage - this movement could be called stroking and is the most relaxing technique. You can use light pressure or deep pressure depending on the treatment and your client. Tapotement - this movement is stimulating and warming to the skin. Form a hollow cup with the fingers flexed. This creates a slight vacuum within the palm when applied to the skin. Hit the skin as if you are smacking, the difference is that there should be no discomfort. This should only be applied to a healthy body. Petrisage - This movement is like a baker kneading dough. You can be as energetic as you like with this movement or as gentle. This video introduces you to some interesting massage techniques which make for an exciting massage.
Relief for Sore Muscles Massage
Pour the virgin oilive oil into a dark bottle adding the essential oils drop by drop. Putting the lid on the bottle, roll the bottle between the palms of your hand to gently mix the oils together.
Pour the grapeseed oil into a dark bottle adding the essential oils drop by drop. Putting the lid on the bottle, roll the bottle between the palms of your hand to gently mix the oils together. For Him - Moon Magic Massage
Pour the sweet almond oil into a dark bottle, adding the essential oils drop by drop. Putting the lid on the bottle, roll the bottle between the palms of your hand to gently mix the oils together. The Ice Cube Massage This relaxing massage oil is great after a hot summer's day to cool you down. It's also a great oil to rub into your skin after a shower.
Mix all of the above ingredients together and shake well.
Aroma Oils - Aromatherapy skincare is thousands of years old but used in the beauty industry today as much as in the days of Cleopatra. Basic Essential Oils All basic essential oils can be used in various different ways using a combination of oils to create different treatments. Frankincense Frankincense aromatherapy oil was one of the most highly priced substances of the ancient world: it was once as valuable as gold. Lavender Lavender oil use is widely available and the most useful and cheapest of essential oils Chamomile is one of the most useful herbs in the beauty world because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-irritating properties Ylang ylang is relaxing, stimulating, sensual and uplifting; base/middle note ; heavy, sweet, floral, exotic. Tea tree is one of the favourite oils that I use as a Beauty Therapist.
Massage oil techniques
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