How to Give a Craniosacral Massage
One of the best ways to relax is by getting a massage. However, one essential part of the body is often overlooked when it comes to getting a massage. Craniosacral massage is a type of massage that relieves stress by focusing on the head.
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How to Give a Craniosacral Massage
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Keep the room quiet. Craniosacral massage is to take place in a quiet, private setting. This will help the person getting the massage to relax and help you to concentrate.
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Situate your client. The person you are massaging should lie in a reclining chair. Tell them to remove their shoes and fully relax in the chair.
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Give yourself room to move around. Although you will be focusing on the area of the head while giving the craniosacral massage, give yourself plenty of room in case you need to move to reach a different part of the head or to make your client more comfortable.
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Use a light oil. This will help you to more fully massage the head and will also help to relax the person you are giving the massage to.
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Use a light touch. The craniosacral area is a delicate and sensitive area of the body. For this type of massage, you should use a soft touch to pinpoint sources of stress in the body.
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Work around the head and neck. Lightly massage the lower back of the head down to the neck to help reduce the stress that has been built up in that area of the body.
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