| There is a lot to be said for being able to skillfully | | | | this is very important. The shoulders and shoulder |
| administer a full body massage. Even if you don't | | | | blades have to be rubbed in circular motions. |
| want to make this a profession, which incidentally | | | | Next, you should focus on the backbone area, |
| is extremely lucrative, you could use it as a tool | | | | rubbing it gently in circular outward motions. Knead |
| to help rid your partner or any family members | | | | the sides of the body gently but firmly, working |
| of all sorts of aches and tensions. There is a | | | | your way up to the armpits and then the |
| proper procedure to a full body massage, and if | | | | shoulders. Reverse the direction and work |
| done well, it certainly qualifies as an art. | | | | backwards so that you can give full coverage to |
| You should begin by creating a very appropriate | | | | the back. Work your hands from the shoulders to |
| mood for a massage. Keep the room | | | | the hands of the subject, rubbing the triceps and |
| temperature normal and comfortable. If you can, | | | | the biceps. You should even knead the palm and |
| you should also light some candles and incense, | | | | each individual finger. |
| while playing soft music in the background. If the | | | | You can apply more pressure when you work on |
| person you are going to massage has issues with | | | | the lower back, using your thumbs and fingers in |
| modesty, then you should keep a clean and soft | | | | regular outward circular motions. Massage the |
| towel handy. You will also need oil to help the | | | | sides of the body and the buttocks also. Massage |
| massage go easier. Any natural or baby oil will do, | | | | each leg with circular motions all the way down to |
| but if it is lightly scented it might be appreciated | | | | the toes. |
| more. | | | | Start working upwards again; lightly massaging the |
| The person being massaged will have to disrobe | | | | sides of the body with your fingertips and arriving |
| and lie down on the table, face down. If required, | | | | at the collarbone. Massage the side of the neck |
| you could cover the bare buttocks with a towel | | | | gently, and finish the full body massage by rubbing |
| kept expressly for this purpose. | | | | the jawbone and the area below the ears with |
| You have to start the body massage with the | | | | your thumbs. |
| upper torso. Place about a spoonful of oil in your | | | | This deep tissue massage is sure to stimulate the |
| palm and then rub your palms together to warm | | | | central nervous system of the subject and |
| it, remembering to replenish it frequently. Apply it | | | | release feelings of wellbeing. If you feel that you |
| to the side of the neck and working up towards | | | | are good at this you could even work towards |
| the temples. The muscles of the shoulder and | | | | getting a massage therapy diploma. There are |
| neck should also be massaged in light but firm | | | | many massage schools where you can pick up |
| upward strokes. Since people tend to store | | | | many massage therapy techniques. |
| tension in the muscles of the neck and shoulders | | | | |