The question “Is this pressure comfortable?” is perhaps the most helpful to include during a beginning relaxation massage. The question sounds simple, but it turns the massage practice from guessing to being aware. Without it, a learner might do the same glide, palm, or kneading stroke even when the massage receiver quietly gets stiffer, holds […]
Before you can get any massage technique or move into any movement in your relaxation massage practice, basic hand placement alone can determine whether or not it feels like a relaxation massage. For someone just starting out, hand placement is a fast way to feel safer in and feel more organized during massage practice. One […]
In a hurry massage, your massage may feel busy and frantic rather than calm. The movements you do might be technically correct, but your client experiences each stroke starting, stopping and accelerating suddenly. The benefit of slow rhythm is that it gives the recipient’s body a chance to respond to contact and your learner’s body […]
Gentle pressure isn’t weak pressure. It’s steady, distinct, and readily modifiable. Someone new to the craft is often tempted to increase the pressure to make the massage appear more “effective.” However, too much pressure can easily translate into a harsh sensation for the receiver and cause discomfort in the hands of the giver. Instead of […]
