How to give a Reflexology Massage to Hands

A reflexology massage can be very relaxing. Although the massage involves rubbing only your hands it will actually bring comfort and relief to other parts of the body.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• hands

1. Relax the hand by holding the wrist and moving it gently around in a circle.

2. Place your thumb on top of the opposite hand. Massage the fleshy part beneath the thumb. This will help to relax the spine.

3. Flip over the hand and use the thumb from the opposite hand and walk your thumb up to the top of the palm. Make seven to nine rows up and down. This will relieve tendsion in the neck, spine, shoulders, and organs.

4. Place the hand flat on a table. Using the opposite hand, work the thumb over the wrist to energize your whole body.

5. Keep your hand flat on the table and work the thumb side of the wrist with the finger tips of the opposite hand. This will relax the lower back muscles.

6. Still keeping your hand flat on the table work the thumb with the opposite hands pointer finger. This releases neck tension.

7. Now take your hand off of the table. Using the opposite hand press your thumb into the palm an inch below the second and third finger. Gently rock the fingers on the hand you were resting on the table. This will provide overall relaxation.

Tips & Warnings

• Wash hands before beginning the massage.
• Rub lotion into your hands as you are giving the massage.

[mizzy]

on 8/27/2009 Interesting article on reflexology. Well done.

[majesticdevotio]

on 8/27/2009 Great way to relax.

[EarthMother]

on 8/25/2009 Facinating how this reflexology works. Smile!