Guidelines for giving deep tissue massage Communicate with the massage recipient. Find out how the person is feeling, whether there is any pain, numbness, stiffness or tingling sensation anywhere in the body. This helps the masseur understand which body parts to address to give maximum benefit of deep tissue massage to the recipient. The masseur [...]
The eye-body relationship and the vision-massage connection can be experienced aesthetically. Most of the time we are not aware of it; we feel the effects of seeing only later, in the form of eyestrain, eye fatigue, neck tension and other related problems. It is possible, however, to learn to feel immediately, when we strain our [...]
The Indian head massage also popular as ‘champi or champissage’ originated in the East more than one thousand years ago. A person named Narendra Mehta brought this to the West in the 1970s. It was originally a grooming technique for women who used it to increase hair fullness and strength. Hair massage technique involved stimulating [...]
Shi means finger and atsu means pressure in Japanese language. Shiatsu is a Japanese massage which means finger pressure. Shiatsu works on the body’s energy flow (Qi in Chinese and Ki in Japanese) that circulates through our bodies to correct any homeostatic imbalances in the body. Qi is the body energy or life force that [...]
Massage is an important part of a therapeutic health care plan and increasingly popular in spas, health clubs and fitness centers. A trained massage therapist or experienced masseur can help you attain optimal mental and physical relaxation. Regular massages can have immense benefits on health and life. Massage oils can be combined with aromatic essential [...]
What is Swedish Massage? Swedish massage combines European folk massage with oriental techniques from Middle East and utilizes modern anatomy and physiology knowledge. This was first developed by a Swedish gymnast in the late 19th century. In Western countries, Swedish massage is the first systematic application of therapeutic massage. Swedish massage techniques involve applying pressure [...]
A light facial massage is one of the best ways to treat any skin imbalance and in facial skin care. Facial massages soothe the skin and reflect a marked improvement in the condition of the skin. This online guide will help you choose the right oils, based on your skin type. Certain oils are recommended [...]
Mix Your Own Oil It’s so exciting and really easy to mix your very own massage oils. As we already know, essential oils cannot be used directly on the skin. Aromatherapy massage oils are prepared when essential oils are blended with vegetable oils (base oils) before they can be used for oil massages. These are [...]
How much massage pressure should I use on my baby? I’m sure you’ve wondered about this one many times. All you have to do is, close your eyes and press your eyelids with your palms. In the larger areas of your baby’s body, use the palm of your hand and the same amount of pressure [...]
Frequently Asked Questions on Infant, Baby and Child Massages What is the right time to massage a baby? Choose a time when both you and your child are calm and relaxed. Usually, a half hour after feed is desirable. Mid morning massage sessions are best. A massage right after feed can cause regurgitation or upset [...]
