How to Give a Soothing Full Body Massage

In this article i will show you how to give a wonderful body massage. Massage can help someone with simple body aches or arthritis. With these simple tips you can help soothe and relax anyone.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Baby Oil(scented or unscented)
• Towels
• Pillows
• Relaxing Music
• Scented Candles

1. 
    
   calm soothing enviroment

   First before giving a massage you need to set up your area for the person receiving the massage. You will need to create a warm, silent environment, if the person prefers silence. If not have some soothing relaxing music playing gently in the background. Make sure to have the setting very relaxed.

2. 
    
   comfortable massage table

   Next you will want to prepare a firm but yet comfortable surface to let the person lay on. It can be upon a bed, a floor mat, or a nice sturdy massage table which is probably best. Once you have they table set up place any nice pillow onto the surface so the person can rest there head.

3. 
    
   towels for massage

   Another item you will need for this massage is a towel. It would be a good idea to use a large towel like a soft large Egyptian towel. The person will feel more comfortable knowing that everything is covered. There should be one to lay under the person and on top insure discretion

4. 
    
   proper massage technique

   Once you have the person set up properly onto the firm surface and they are covered so anybody part not being massaged is not exposed, make sure they are comfortable. You will then want to take your oil and rub it in to your hand to make sure it is warm to the touch. Start by applying gentle pressure with the palms of your hands running slowly up and down the back.

5. 
    
   gently massage around the spinal area

   Another technique you can use for a wonderful massage is using your thumbs and gently run them along either side of their spine slowly and lightly. This can be very soothing as well.

Tips & Warnings

• Massage has been know to relieve a list of ailments, from soothing arthritis, and help cure infertility
• Be careful when you are giving a massage to someone who is pregnant. Some massage can trigger early labor.
• Avoid massage on irritated skin
• After getting a massage don't sit down or stand in one spot for any longer than an hour at a time. Let your body release all the toxins properly
• Make sure you take a short walking break to release toxins and sip water frequently.

[hyneman]

on 8/16/2009 Good stuff! I like this. Read and rated.

[harrisdy]

on 8/11/2009 great ideas... nice pics too! 5*