MassageCore information on a variety of subjects is reduced to the 101 most crucial facts you must know. The pocket-size paperback format makes it ideal for quick reference. Hundreds of crisp, full-color photographs are combined with thoroughly researched text in these handy books. |
Contents
ESSENTIAL TIPS | 8 |
PAGES 2425 | 24 |
Effleurage on the back | 32 |
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abdomen ankle Apply firm Apply pressure base belly bone breathing buttocks calm carrier oil chest circular motions circular strokes comfortable connection hold create ease tension effleurage strokes emotional face fan strokes fingertips flat foot massage gentle pressure gently GIVE A MASSAGE Glide hand firmly hand massage head heels and thumbs kneading strokes kneel Lean your weight left hand Let your hands Lift loosen lower back lower body massage strokes mattress movement muscles neck outward palm partner's body partner's hand partner's side pelvic girdle pelvis petrissage strokes Place your hands posture PRESSURE POINTS pull release tension rest rib cage right hand sacrum sequence of strokes shoulder blades SIDE STROKES skin Slide your hands Slide your thumbs soothing strokes Squeeze the flesh stiff stretch stroke to relax supple Take the stroke tendons tense tension held thigh thumb and forefinger tissue touch towels upper body vertebrae warm whole body