How To Give The Best Massage
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1. Know your stuff: Everyone can give a massage, but few people have mastered the art of giving an incredible massage. Depending on the movements performed, a massage can be relaxing, stimulating or exciting.
Of course, you won't massage a friend, your mum or your lover in the same way. You have to know how to adapt to the person receiving the massage. The sweet spots are the neck, the temples, the shoulders, the back and the arches of the feet. Success guaranteed! Above all, it is essential to follow your instinct to make sure you give a really pleasurable massage.
2. The techniques: There are many massage techniques. One of the most well-known is Thai massage which is a traditional massage of Thailand. It involves putting pressure on different parts of the body, but also stretching and mobilisation.
Ayurvedic massage is derived from traditional and ancestral Indian medicine. In this case, the actions are practiced in depth to promote the circulation of energies. Contrary to what its name might suggest, Swedish massage originated in Asia. The techniques used are kneading, stroking, frictions, vibration, and tapping. The pressures used in this type of massage are particularly strong. Finally, Californian and Korean massages are recommended for relaxation, while Hawaiian massage helps to revitalise the body.
3. A guide to massage every part of the body: You need to use a different technique to massage each part of the body. A head massage needs to be fairly firm to be effective. Just place all ten of your fingers fan-shaped around the head and make small rotations whilst moving.
Facial massage requires, on the contrary, softness and precision so as not to hurt. Neck, hand, and foot massages are all excellent ways to relieve stress. But it is the back massage that is usually the most popular. Work from the lower back right up to the shoulders. Massage oil is essential for a great back massage.
