Saturday, April 05, 2008
Oil Massage Video Tutorial - Basics
The oil massage video tutorial gives you a little overview about what you need to consider when you give an oil massage. There are many different styles using massage oil - the instructions here are worth considering for all of them, no matter if it is swedish massage, lomi lomi massage (Hawaiian Massage) or ayurvedic massage.
Oil massage is a great way to relax people. You can even warm it a little bit and use long broad strokes to increase the calming effect.
You can see more oil massage videos on my website under Massage Lubrication: Oil, Lotion or Cream?
The basic points are the type of oil, which you should use, the amount of oil that you should use, how to prepare your massage table, how to take care of your oil massage towels and sheets and how to properly use aroma oils in your oil massage.
You can also use oil massages in connection with hot stone therapy. Check out the No-Bull Hot Stone Massage Video for the "rock-solid" basics. For one a rock will transfer heat to the body, can be used as a fulcrum (but be careful around bones) and also release some of the aroma oil in the air, to create a pleasant ambience. More about ambience at "Setup for Massage"
The Oil massage video tutorial also talk about how you can get rid of towels and sheets that smell like rancid oil - you need to stay on top of your washing otherwise you will need a lot of towels and sheets in your career. Don't try oil massage on a bed, unless you know what you are doing, put down sufficient protection for the matress or just don't care if your bed smells rancid (be especially aware of that if it's not your bed!!!)
Click here to see the basic ayurvedic oil massage video (for the head)
Oil massage is a great way to relax people. You can even warm it a little bit and use long broad strokes to increase the calming effect.
You can see more oil massage videos on my website under Massage Lubrication: Oil, Lotion or Cream?
The basic points are the type of oil, which you should use, the amount of oil that you should use, how to prepare your massage table, how to take care of your oil massage towels and sheets and how to properly use aroma oils in your oil massage.
You can also use oil massages in connection with hot stone therapy. Check out the No-Bull Hot Stone Massage Video for the "rock-solid" basics. For one a rock will transfer heat to the body, can be used as a fulcrum (but be careful around bones) and also release some of the aroma oil in the air, to create a pleasant ambience. More about ambience at "Setup for Massage"
The Oil massage video tutorial also talk about how you can get rid of towels and sheets that smell like rancid oil - you need to stay on top of your washing otherwise you will need a lot of towels and sheets in your career. Don't try oil massage on a bed, unless you know what you are doing, put down sufficient protection for the matress or just don't care if your bed smells rancid (be especially aware of that if it's not your bed!!!)
Click here to see the basic ayurvedic oil massage video (for the head)
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