If you feel tense, and the strain of modern living is telling on you, there is nothing better than a soothing massage
Massage is an effective remedy for a very wide variety of
muscular complaints, particularly those caused by tension. For amid the strain
of everyday living, we often do not realize that our muscles are becoming taut
and knotted, losing their elasticity and, in the process adding to that general
run-down feeling. A good massage will loosen the muscle fibres, dissolving hard
knots below the skin and leaving the body feeling more flexible and relaxed.
Massage also has a hidden benefit aside from its physical
advantages. It provides a time for you to relax completely to shut out the
world and to concentrate on your own body. It can help you locate where the
trouble spots are and give you the opportunity to think about how to avoid future
build-ups of body tension. In addition, of course, it is a marvellously
sensuous experience and feels wonderful.
Massage at home
With the grown of interest in self-help relaxation, your
local library and bookshop are likely to have an assortment of books on
different types of massage. If you look at a basic introductory manual, you may
be surprised to discover that the art of massage can be practiced by amateurs
at home. All it needs is a little time and a willing friend. As you will learn
from any massage manual, the basic stroking techniques are elegantly simple.
They involve rubbing the skin with different parts of the hand and applying
varying degrees of pressure.
For the massage, you will require a thick blanket covered
with a cotton sheet over a thin mattress or layer of foam placed on the floor.
Beds are not advisable, as they normally do not provide enough underlying
support. For sitting massage, you should have a chair with a straight seat and
back.
Although it is not essential, the person massaging may find
it beneficial to apply a little oil to his or her hands, to prevent friction.
The person being massaged will also find it a pleasant sensation. Light oil
such as almond or safflower is ideal.
Make sure the atmosphere is comfortable – choose a warm,
quiet spot with plenty of room for the masseur to move around, gentle, indirect
lighting and possibly soothing music. Some people prefer to be massaged nude,
while others wear a swimsuit - choose whatever makes you feel best. The idea is
to be relaxed as possible.
Mutual enjoyment
In a massage session of about 40 minutes to an hour, you
should aim to completely relax the body by repeated application of basic
strokes and then to concentrate on one specific area such as the neck or lower
back. A cool shower after the massage will leave the subject feeling refreshed
and toned up. In the nest session, swap roles so that you can both enjoy the
sensual pleasure of being massaged.
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