Body Massage

Thai massage is an ancient healing art, which some believe was originated by a physician to the Buddha 2,500 years ago. Over centuries, this unique style of massage has been blended with techniques from other parts of the world, such as India and China, to achieve its present form. Thai massage has a long history, and is becoming increasingly popular with people all over the world.

Unlike other traditional massage styles, clients of Thai massage are not required to remove their clothing, nor will any oils or lotions be used in their treatment. Typically, a client will be asked to dress comfortably, and will spend the majority of their massage lying on a mat on the floor. Treatments on average last over an hour, with a typical Thai massage lasting approximately two hours.

The Thai massage practitioner creates a Read the rest of this entry »

Tui Na (or Tuina) is a type of Chinese therapeutic massage, used primarily for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. The name Tui Na is literally translated to mean “Push Pull”. This method of body and muscle manipulation works on the belief that, through these techniques, a person’s Qi (chi) energy and blood circulation can be caused to flow more harmoniously through the body and thereby aid the body’s natural self-healing process. However, this type of massage is not limited to those who are injured or ill and is believed to help prevent illness and maintain good health.

Tui Na massage works on the 8 principles found in traditional Chinese medicine and the practice is over 2000 years old. The 8 principles are Read the rest of this entry »

A neck and shoulder massage relieves pain and stress and re-energizes you. Have your partner lie on his back and gently apply oil to the neck and shoulders. Place both of your hands on the upper chest, with your fingers facing in toward one another. Slowly and gently pull your hands around each shoulder and underneath them. Bring your hands inward to meet at the base of the skull. Repeat this motion four or five times.

Next, gently knuckle the shoulders. Make your hands in relaxed fists, and then move your knuckles around in a circular motion. Gently and slowly turn the head to one side. Use your first three fingers to stroke the top of the shoulder and down one side of the next. Repeat three times. Now turn the head to the other side, and Read the rest of this entry »

Massaging the body during pregnancy should be done with more care than the massage that is general done for normal persons. When a woman becomes pregnant and when the child grows inside the stomach, the centre of gravity of the body changes. Due to this, women undergo more strain on the abdominal muscles, the legs, the back, the shoulders, and the neck. This leads to the development of ache in lower back and the legs. It is normal for pregnant woman develop certain ailments such as persistent nausea, aching legs, backache, edema or swelling, and varicose veins.

Such ailments could be successfully treated by massaging the skin with special ‘pregnancy oils’ (a good example here) , which are a Read the rest of this entry »