Giving A Romantic Massage

Beauty and love can be shown in many ways but none quite as personal and loving as a massage. Many times, a massage can lead to better communication and understanding with your partner. Other times, it's just the knowledge that someone is devoting their time to making you feel incredible that make's it extra special. Massage has been said to be a dance of love with your fingertips. Given correctly it can be one of the most intensly sensual moments you can share with your partner. And not surprisely, since the skin is the largest sensory organ in the body! For your next gift, why not give the gift of massage?

You Will Need: *a willing recipient *a quite place *a warm place *oil or lotion *a towel *a padded area *gentle music *props

Massage Ingredients: You'll need some type of oil or lotion. Fragrant oils are fine, but keep in mind your partner's sensitivity to smells or skin irritations. Also check to see if they are allergic to any kind of oil or lotion. If you'd rather not use the oils or lotions, try cornstarch. It truly works wonderfully. :) Next, you'll need to decide on a location. Obviously not many have access to a massage table so you can create the next best thing!

A sturdy tabletop padded with foam or blankets works great. Otherwise, try a padded floor or, for the more adventurous, a large towel on the beach or secluded park. If you plan on doing the massage outside, take precautions against insects, excessive heat or coldness. If staying inside is more appealing, then allow for no distractions! This means unplug the phone and arrange for no one else to be in the house, including children. Wherever you choose, make sure you have easy and comfortable access to both the right and left sides of your partner's body and that the temperature is warm. If need be, cover the areas of the body you're not working on with a light comfortable blanket, or use a portable heater.

You'll also need a towel or two to wipe your hands or your partner. A towel can also come in very handy in the case of a spill. :)

For your covering cloth, make sure to select something that is OK to be oiled. A sheet works perfectly.

The most enticing part of a massage can often be the atmosphere in which it is presented. If quality time is spent on setting the mood, you both will reap the rewards! Play some soft relaxing classical, jazz or "mood" music in the background. You can play anything without any harsh rythms or words. Candlelight, incense and flowers are wonderful mood setters as well. Try to make the setting evoke a feeling of sensuality and comfort. Take some time and make sure you have plenty of pillows and comfortable blankets. Consider it your temple of love.

Props are a wonderful addition to any massage. Anything that is soft to the touch, but not too light so as to tickle is wonderful. Feathers, a silk scarf, flowers, flannel strips, etc. work beautifully. If using a feather, make sure not to do it too lightly. :) If you decide to use props, keep them within easy reach.

Massage Tips:

Before starting, make sure your partner is comfortable and doesn't need anything. (i.e. they don't have to go to the restroom, aren't hungry, etc.)

To start, you might want to give them a simple back rub or a head massage (an often overlooked sensual area). This will get you and your partner into communication with each other as well as let your partner get used to your touch. Once you're both ready, have your partner lie down on their stomach. Stradle your partner's body (a leg on each side) and begin to let your fingers stroke lightly, starting from the neck down. Each stroke should begin from the spine and roll off the sides of your partner's body. Remember that continous movement is the key. Always try to keep even pressure between each hand.

When you place or remove your hands, use a glide on, glide off style of touching. Glide on in the direction your hands will be moving on or off the body. Maintain a continous flow while massaging. Make your movements blend together, each one enhancing the preceding one and preparing for the next. Your strokes should be fluid, never jerky. Always take your hands around or out of the body rather then stopping in mid-flow.

Keep the massage varied. Often change the tempo, rythm and pressure. While the point is to relax your partner, you don't want them to fall asleep! :)

If you're unsure of how much pressure to give, lighter is usually better. Although, it is best to go by what your partner prefers. Also, if there are two of something, massage them both equally (i.e. both legs, both arms, etc.).

Make sure your recipient is enjoying what you are doing. You can usually tell, but if you're not sure, ask them.

Be comfortable and confident with yourself and what you're doing. This is your gift to your partner - let that show. From here, let your heart be your guide and your instincts rule your fingers. (weloved.com)

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How to Give a Sensual Massage to Men

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A sensual massage can be a wonderful experience for both the person performing the massage and for the person on the receiving end. Whether the goal is stress-reduction or the massage is just one part of a romantic evening, a sensual massage can bring couples closer together and provide a quiet, intimate means of learning more about each other. Knowing how to give a sensual massage to men is an excellent way to bring a bit of romance into your life.

How to Give a Sensual Massage to Men

1. Step 1

   Set the mood by lighting candles, using aromatherapy, and playing relaxing music. To be effective, a sensual massage requires more than just a quick rub of the shoulders, neck or back. The entire experience matters as much as the physical act. Make sure you choose a location that is private and relaxing.

2. Step 2

   Place a sheet or towel on the bed or floor to protect surfaces from damage and stains caused by any oils used during the massage. Have your partner lie on his stomach.

3. Step 3

   Begin the sensual massage by using your fingers to massage your partner's scalp. Gently work your way around his head, using moderate pressure and small circular motions.

4. Step 4

   Mix your massage oil by selecting one or more scented oils, and adding them to a base of grape seed or vegetable oil. Sandalwood and lavender are generally well tolerated, and both provide a relaxing aroma.

5. Step 5

   Use the oil liberally, as the friction caused by dry skin rubbing on dry skin can range from unpleasant to painful. If you are using essential oils during your massage, pay close attention to any developing redness, itching or other signs of allergic reaction.

6. Step 6

   Start at the head, and then move down to the neck, shoulders and back. Take your time, and watch for feedback from your partner. Feedback may be verbal or nonverbal. Technique is not as important during a sensual massage as during other types of massage.

7. Step 7

   Apply more or less pressure during your massage, depending on the response you are receiving. Slowly work your way down the body, being careful not to neglect any areas that may need attention. Massage in a downward motion to improve circulation.

8. Step 8

   Remember to massage both the front and back of your partner, having him turn over once you have fully massaged one side of his body.

9. Step 9

   Allow your partner to fall asleep. During a very relaxing massage, some men may find it very difficult to remain awake. If you have plans following the sensual massage, you can wake your partner after 20 minutes or so. ( By Sandra Ketcham, eHow Contributing Writer)

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Chest massage for women (You need it for a healthy body and firm breasts

We get dozens of emails every day from women (or people who care about women in their lives) who are concerned about their chests in one way or the other. As you can probably guess, many of these women (and men in their lives) wish to have larger breasts size. We have tried to emphasize repeatedly that it is impossible to increase the size even by small amounts (except of course, by resorting to a breast augmentation surgical procedure or trying something like the Brava system). Since breast size is largely determined by one’s genes (and to a limited extent by eating habits when you are growing up), nothing can be done by grown-up women after they are fully developed. But you can take better care to have them firm and perky for a long time. (Related: Increase breast size through diet and exercise)

One of the most important items is a self-massage. Oriental women have done such massages for centuries in the hot water springs (sadly, the modesty standards of modern times have almost destroyed this practice). This massage has been mentioned in the ancient medical texts of Ayurveda (Hindu medicine dating back to the Iron Age). The massage acts as a means to beautify, encourage a delightful shape, for greater comfort, and deeper therapeutic reasons. Ayurveda teaches that massage over and around the breast tissues improves or helps maintain health in all parts of female reproductive tissue as well as assisting in hormonal balancing.

One of the most important items is a self-massage. Oriental women have done such massages for centuries in the hot water springs (sadly, the modesty standards of modern times have almost destroyed this practice). This massage has been mentioned in the ancient medical texts of Ayurveda (Hindu medicine dating back to the Iron Age). The massage acts as a means to beautify, encourage a delightful shape, for greater comfort, and deeper therapeutic reasons. Ayurveda teaches that massage over and around the breast tissues improves or helps maintain health in all parts of female reproductive tissue as well as assisting in hormonal balancing.

Technique

Make sure you are comfortable, and feel safe. Find a private place so that you can make it a physical and spiritual moment. It is easiest to perform self-massage with a light lubricant, such as a massage oil. You can also put a breast massage mask prior to the massage. Self-massage can be done lying down, or sitting in a comfortable position – whatever works for you.

Using the hand opposite the one to be massaged, begin by gently applying moderate pressure - circular strokes radiating out from the center and working into the underarm area as well as the center of the chest (sternum). You can spread your oil in this manner.

Move your fingers around in a gentle motion. You can do this by lubricating your fingers with a little bit of oil to make the motion easier.

Gently massage by kneading each one, using lifting and slight compressive movements. Include moderate pressure compressions to move out the stagnant fluids. You may also gently twist each one, using both hands, in a wringing motion.

Use the flat underside of your fingers with a broad contact to gently, but firmly, scoop and lift the tissues beginning from the underarm area and moving in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, with medium pressure directed toward the center. Massage the whole circumference of each one in this manner.

Conclude by applying light touch to the center, smoothing the tissue away from the center. Breath fully. Relax by drinking a cool glass of water.

(Source: healing.about.com)
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Introduction to Therapeutic Back Massage Tips and Techniques

So long as you have an the help of an understanding partner who will give you good feedback, you can quickly learn to apply therapeutic back massage techniques (Swedish Massage: Effleurage and Stripping, Trigger Point Release) that rival those of massage experts.

Required Equipment for Therapeutic Back Massage:

1. Warm, quiet, relaxed environment.
2. Firm comfortable surface such as a (firm) bed, massage table or floor mat.
3. Massage Oil. Baby oil will do fine for a starter.
4. Towels: to lie on, and also to cover the body.
5. Cushions or pillows.

Massage Tips:

1. Massage oil decreases the friction created on the skin and prevents the pulling of hairs. Don't use too much: The less oil, the greater the friction and the deeper the pressure.
2. Use slower movements for a soothing or calming response.
3. When applying pressure with finger or thumb, provide support with the other fingers and thumbs. Otherwise you will wear your thumbs out!

Massage Patient Comfort:

If the patient is uncomfortable in the lower back, ankles, neck or shoulders, place cushions as required under the whole length of the torso, and/or under the ankles, the shoulders, or the side of the head (diagram right). In pregnancy, the patient can lie on her side. Do not use the massage techniques in this article during pregnancy (not gentle enough). Try the following article at 101lifestyle.com : Massage In Pregnancy: A Step by Step Guide

Cover any parts of the body not being worked on with a warm towel. Pour the massage oil onto your hands first, and then apply (too cold otherwise!) Once the massage is started, keep a hand on the person at all times, so that there are no surprises. Avoid direct pressure on bony processes. (Important!) - Ask the patient for feedback: Are you warm enough? Are you comfortable? How's that feel?

Massage Warnings:

1. Minimal direct pressure on bony processes.
2. Avoid broken skin, blisters or areas of possible infection.
3. See also Back Pain Red Flags

Massage Benefits:

1. Relaxation, releasing of tight muscles.
2. Emotional comfort and stress management.
3. Increased body awareness.
4. Improved circulation, and improved lymphatic drainage for release of toxins.

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Therapeutic Back Massage Technique Tips:

Lie the partner on their belly on a firm, comfortable surface (see diagrams below). Make sure you can reach their whole back without straining your own.

Back Massage Technique, Tip 1:
Whole Hand Effleurage

Warm the massage oil in your hands, and apply a modest amount (see tips, above ) with whole hand "effleurage" (definition - smooth rhythmic stroking): Use the whole surface of both hands (see diagram). Stroke reasonably firmly upwards from the lower back all the way up to the neck, then (gentler pressure), circle around and back to the lower back region (5 to 10 minutes).

Back Massage Technique, Tip 2:
Effleurage using Heel of the Hand

There is a smaller area of contact, so the pressure is deeper. Both hands work in circles - start at the lower back. Move in a circle, first outward, then upward and return to the center. Gradually progress to the upper back (5 minutes).

Back Massage Technique, Tip 3:
Effleurage using reinforced Fingers

(Smaller area of contact, so deeper again - see diagram). Stand on the opposite side to the one that you are working on. I suggest you stand on the right side first. Push with the flats of your fingers (one hand on top of the other) away from the center line, then glide back toward the spine. Start at the lower back, and work up to the upper back (five minutes).

Back Massage Technique, Tip 4:
Stripping, using the Reinforced thumb

Glide with deep sustained pressure up the full length of the "sausage shaped" muscles either side of the spine (see diagram). Back off the pressure a little as you cover the neck. Move slowly and deliberately, feeling for knots or sensitive spots as you glide from lower to upper back. Three times each side; alternate with a couple of minutes of effleurage (techniques one to three above), and repeat the stripping.

Back Massage Technique, Tip 5:
Frictions, using the Reinforced Middle Finger:

Firm deep movements either side of each spinous process. Start to the side of the lower spine and move upward. Apply 5 frictions at each spot - more if over a sore spot.

Back Massage Technique 6:
"Effleurage" using Forearms

Apply firm downwards pressure (see diagram), and move the arm closest to the head up to just below the shoulder blades. 6 strokes. For the first stroke, be aware of the possibility of lower back pain

Back Massage Technique, Tip 7:
Trigger point release using sustained pressure of the of the reinforced thumb.

Let the patient's pain be your guide. Place your thumb over any tender spots or knots that your patient may have told you about or that you may have felt, and press firmly and with increasing pressure thus: Gradually increase the pressure until the pain is 6 or 7 on a scale of one to ten. Hold that pressure until the pain lowers to about 4/10 (takes about 5 seconds). Immediately (don't stop the pressure), increase again until the pain is 6 to 7 on the scale of 10, and again hold until the pain subsides to 4/10. Repeat step two. This is painful, but you can't do much harm to the patient - quite the reverse: muscle and back pain (upper or lower)may miraculously disappear. Your thumb is more likely to suffer, so make sure that you back it up with the fingers of the other hand, and after each trigger point release, give your thumb a bit of massage too.

Back Massage Technique, Tip 8:
Finishing with Effleurage

Apply effleurage (stroking moves) with supported fingers (technique 3 above), then effleurage with the heel of the hand (technique 2 above), then full handed effleurage (technique 1 above). This will enhance the good that you have done with the stripping and trigger point release. Then leave the patient quiet for a few minutes.

Patient Advice:

For the five days after the massage, encourage the patient not to sit, stand still or run, for longer than half an hour at a time; but rather to take a short walking break, and to sip water frequently.

Back Pain Red Flags

If your massage patient has back pain (upper or lower) related to any of the following, refer them to a medical specialist. See also:- Back Pain Red Flags

• Younger than 20 or older than 55 and getting back pain for the first time.
• Pain after a violent injury, e.g. road traffic accident.
• Pain is constant and getting worse.
• Pain is in the upper part of the spine.
• Cancer in the past or at present.
• Taking (Cortico)steroids.
• Drug abuser, or HIV infected.
• Generally unwell or feverish.
• Significant weight loss.
• Continue to have great difficulty bending forwards.
• Nerve related problems other than pain: loss of sensation (especially of the area that would sit on a saddle - so called saddle anaesthesia), loss of power, urinary or bowel incontinence.
• Obvious structural deformity of your spine.
• Debilitating pain that is not reducing after 4 -6 weeks. (easyvigour.net.nz)
  

Holistic Massage

The effects of massage are deep and far-reaching, for it works on many levels. Physiologically it helps the flow of blood and lymph in the body and aids the removal of waste from the tissues. It relaxes muscles and, depending how it is done, can either soothe or stimulate nerves. It can help to lower blood pressure and, by decreasing tension, it allows the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system to prevail, bringing a sense of peace, relaxation and ease to the body.

Holistic massage can also have a profound effect on us emotionally and spiritually. Feeling nourished and cared for creates trust and optimism and nurtures self-acceptance and body awareness. Through letting go and making a deeper contact with ourselves, we may also experience feelings of expansion and lightness of spirit and come into a state of heightened awareness.

What you can do at home

Getting started

Massage is a wonderful skill to develop, and not difficult to learn. You can master the basic strokes from a book – or better still, go on a massage course. But even without training, with a little time and willingness to experiment, you will soon find that you can bring comfort and relief to your partner, children or friends by simply using your hands intuitively. And on those occasions where no-one else is available, self-massage can be surprisingly effective.

There are no end of uses to which massage can be put. Apart from the pure pleasure of giving and receiving massage to relieve the stress and muscle fatigue all too common in everyday life, it is of immense value to provide comfort and relaxation during pregnancy and labour, for exam nerves, and in bereavement, recuperation and old age. To get started, you will need:

• A room that is warm and peaceful, preferably softly lit, in order to provide a relaxing environment.
• A massage table or a futon or other firm, padded surface, covered by a sheet or towel.
• Towels to cover the receiver, and pillows to support parts of the body, if necessary.
• Oil to enable your hands to glide smoothly over the body.
• Short fingernails and clean hands, free of watches, bracelets and rings.

Working with feeling

It’s important to understand that private massage is far more about feeling, awareness and sensitivity than about technique. It is a way of communicating through touch, rather than words. The hands become sensory organs, listening to the body, receiving its messages and responses in the form of tension or relaxation, quality of tone or vitality. The more you can be fully present with your hands, allowing them to relax, the more messages you will receive and the more healing you will be able to impart.

Giving massage at home, you will often want to work with oil directly on the receiver’s skin. But you can also do much to relieve pain or tension working through clothes, simply using the energy and sensitivity of your hands to feel into what the body needs.

Before beginning any private massage, no matter how short, spend a few minutes grounding and centering yourself. Close your eyes and really feel your connection with the floor. Then take several slow, deep breaths into your lower abdomen, the seat of the “hara”, the body’s centre of gravity and vitality. This will help to focus you and bring you into the present moment, both of which are essential if you are to make proper contact with the receiver.

Everyday uses and applications

Since the majority of health problems are stress-related, massage is an incredible tool to have up your sleeve, both to prevent and to treat common ailments. When we get stressed, the “fight or flight” response is set in motion. Adrenaline released into the bloodstream raises the blood pressure and quickens the heart rate and muscles tighten to deal with real or imagined dangers.

Massaging someone on a regular basis can do much to counteract the effects of stress. You need to be aware of individual needs, however. Stress affects us all in slightly different ways. When massaging someone, ask the receiver to let you know where he or she is feeling tension or tightness and what degree of pressure feels most effective. Sometimes hands that just rest and hold with awareness can bring the greatest healing warmth and comfort.

If you are new to massage, the best way to build up confidence is by practising and experimenting. Using feedback from your receivers, just see what works best, which kind of strokes feel most soothing, how you can keep up a steady flowing rhythm. Be present and creative, and keep your mind focused on what your hands are doing.

What follows are some guidelines on specific strokes you can use with a few of the commonest complaints you will come across. But don’t be bound solely to these routines – be guided by what your hands feel.

Aching neck and shoulders: With the receiver lying face-down, use your whole hands to squeeze along the muscles on the top of the shoulders, working outwards from the neck. Circle with your thumbs on either side of the spine between the shoulder blades. Knead and stroke the back of the neck and press along the base of the skull.

This can also be done with the person clothed, leaning over a cushion on the back of a chair.

Backache: Try working up the long muscles on each side of the spine, using long gliding strokes, followed by circling outward with the palm of the hands. Then do some small, spiralling circles with the thumbs on specially tight spots. With one hand on top of the other, make slow deep circles over the base of the spine, the sacrum.

Aching legs: Leg-ache can often be a problem after long hours of standing or vigorous exercise. You can help clear lactic acid from tired muscles with long gliding strokes from ankle to top of thigh, using firmer pressure on the upstroke, lighter on the way down. Follow this with alternate draining strokes, pushing upwards in rhythmical movements using the whole of the hand.

Headaches: Spend a few minutes circling the temples and jaw muscles. Stroke out across the forehead, pressing around the eye sockets. Be guided by your partner. Try massaging the whole scalp with your fingertips to disperse pain and constriction in the head. As tension in neck and shoulders is often linked to an aching head, work there is also helpful.

Insomnia: A massage done last thing at night, preferably with the receiver already in bed, can work wonders. Gentle, soothing strokes on the back, face or feet for as little as 15 minutes can create a state of relaxation that sometimes causes the receiver to drift off before you’ve even finished.

Menstrual pain: A woman can often experience relief from menstrual pain by having her lower back and sacrum slowly circled, accompanied perhaps by some gentle stroking over the belly. Allow her to be your guide as to pressure and location.

Cramp: Start by stretching the limb (i.e. suggest walking about if it’s cramp in the leg) and then thoroughly massage the muscle groups involved, encouraging them to loosen and release.

When to seek professional help

Physical problems

There are obviously times when it is inadvisable to use home treatment and you should consult a professional massage therapist, or indeed go to your G.P. Common sense should dictate not to work over broken skin, sites of infection, inflammation or swelling, or painful varicose veins. But you should also seek advice if you think the person might have a slipped disc, torn ligaments or tendons, or where there are any areas of acute pain.

Emotional problems

In the hands of a skilled practitioner, massage can also be of tremendous value in helping to relieve and resolve emotional problems, such as depression, poor self-esteem, eating disorders, and physical or sexual abuse. Painful experiences from the past are stored in the muscle tissue, causing energy blockages, tension and holding. By working sensitively on these patterns, the practitioner can aid the client’s own self-healing process, enabling suppressed emotions to be released and negative beliefs to be made conscious and changed.

by Sara Thomas & Lucy Lidell (positivehealth.com)
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Body Massage Treatment - A Holiday Treat

A truly relaxing holiday for me is a holiday with body massage, private massage, or any other form of natural treatments (not necessarily tactile).

My experience of such natural treatments experienced abroad date back to 1988 when our family holiday took us to Bulgaria. The warm weather, sunny beach, good food and balneology with massage contributed to a fully relaxing time. Mud treatment helped the skin to accept the harshness of conditions such as the sea salt, wind and sun. My treatments included thermal waters with healing properties, and body massage with Pure Essential Oils

(Rosa damascena purchased in Bulgaria has relaxing and peace-inducing properties). The Body Massage or Massage Service in Bulgaria was performed to the standards taught in England and I had a medical check-up at the medical centre. My blood pressure was taken and so was my medical history. I also received advice on the type of treatment best suited to me and the benefits as well as contra-indications. At the end of the holiday, my muscles and joints were more supple and toned. My skin was glowing.

My next memorable holiday destination was Cyprus. There, by the swimming pool, I discovered a little treatment room tucked away from the main building and a “youngish” male therapist. I approached the young man and enquired about body massage treatment. We agreed to go ahead with the appointment on the following day.

The treatment room was simple and must not have been used for some time. The towels were “tired”, the bottles of body lotion and oil a bit dusty, and the curtains not very fresh.

I explained that I was a therapist myself and that I trained practitioners in body massage at the Lancashire Holistic College in Preston. He acknowledged this information and mentioned that he learned his skills himself via his yoga teacher because he suffered whiplash as a result of a motorbike accident last year.

I offered my osteopathic treatment to ease the discomfort in his neck. We parted as good fellow therapists. I enjoyed his body massage treatment and he enjoyed my osteopathic adjustment to his misaligned neck vertebrae.

Reporting back for my next massage treatment the following day, I found the room spotless. Clean bottles were positioned in a row on the table and the couch was covered with fresh and clean towels. I congratulated him on the professional look and received a “soap massage”. I gleamed all over after this treatment. I was so clean, I almost felt “opaque”. After the “soap massage”, I was taken to the adjacent room with three small marble pools of water. First, I was guided through a warm water pool, then a tepid temperature water pool and lastly through the cold water pool. What an experience! I felt rejuvenated and refreshed. My treatments followed every day (bar Sunday) and as I came to know the procedure, the treatments brought my body and mind back to life. I was relaxed, calm and very, very lively!

However, I noticed that I had to book my appointments well in advance because more and more tourists were booking for treatments. My therapist had to call his friend to help him with the demand. He thanked me for guidance and practical hints by contributing to my birthday. This time, however, he brought his guitar with him and entertained our party at the table.

I received several types of body massage or private massage treatments in Cyprus. The “soap” massage was the least favoured, simply because my skin was sensitive, due to the effect of fresh suntan, but the Ayurvedic massage was the most enjoyable.

Another example of body massage treatments I have received when abroad was in Italy. This type of treatment was performed by a fully qualified therapist in a clinic adjacent to the hotel. Again, a medical check-up was performed and advice rendered on the type of treatment most beneficial for me. This was a therapeutic body massage with manual lymph drainage at the end. “Fango” (a mud treatment) was most enjoyable and a swim in volcanic spring water was kind to the skin. My family did not recognise me at the airport upon my return!

The trip to Turkey, however, was a different experience. There, I received an intuitive body massage, on a couch positioned in a shaded corner of the swimming pool area, in the open air. What a delight! This treatment blended therapeutic manual lymph drainage and “Turkish” body massage strokes. The movements concentrated around the skeletal structure of the body. It was decongesting and relaxing with profound draining action: aiding lymph drainage throughout the body. However, to receive mud treatment we had to book an excursion. The original mud treatment was a D.I.Y. job and it took place in the open air, with a similar procedure to the one experienced in Italy, but on a much more simple level.

Simplicity is the word in Turkey. The spring water was heavily sulphurated and warm! All in all it was a magical experience!

Whenever I travel abroad I try to depart from what I do for a living, but because I enjoy what I do, I like to be the recipient of it myself. A holiday is the time for my own delight and pleasure.

As a therapist, on holiday, I experience what other therapists have to offer. I hope more therapists change roles on their holidays. All therapists should try it – it is unforgettable! No, not the holiday! The treatment which you receive on holiday, in a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere! That is the holiday for you, my dear therapist friend. With your mind and body in balance upon return, you can give your best to others!

by Jolanta Basnyet (positivehealth.com)
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Massage: It’s A Necessity, Not A Luxury

Most of us look at our budgets, and then we cross our therapeutic massage treatments off our list. What we don’t realize is how important therapeutic massage is to our overall health and how this inexpensive preventative method that can pay off big in the long run.

One of the biggest challenges to our health in the early 21^st century is stress. We probably face more stress than our predecessors did. Even though our lifestyle has become easier in some ways, it has become more challenging in others. The speed at which we move and the challenges that we face every day (like driving traffic, working long hours on the computer and being on the telephone) stress our bodies in ways that they were not engineered to handle. Our bodies are wonderful because they compensate for all of our activities, but sometimes they need help.

Stress has also been shown to be the cause of many health problems, and one of the best ways to handle it is to have a balance of rest/relaxation and activity in your life. During a therapeutic massage, your therapist massages your muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, organs, skin, joints, and sometimes your bones. Massage introduces oxygen to places that might not have been receive adequate supply, and thus brings healing to that area. Here are some things you may not know about massage. Massage improves your immune function, so you don’t get sick as often. It improves your ability to tolerate pain and stress. It may stop a cold or flu before they start by detoxifying the body. It helps broken bones heal faster and improves posture and intestinal regularity. It has also been proven many times to improve your outlook on life and your mood.

Feeling good makes you more productive at work, in your relationships and in your creative pursuits. Feeling balanced helps you be more aware of the direction in your life. Feeling relaxed gives you an entire new foundation from which to approach life. Make time in your life for massage. Your investment will return to you many times over.

By Ariel F. Hubbard, Holistic Health Practitioner

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