When you're doing a massage, certain areas may tend to get neglected. Don't forget about the arms! In this video, licensed massage therapist Athena shows you how you can work the arms in massage and help your massagee to relax.
Feeling a bit tired and stressed out? Try a massage. In this video, licensed massage therapist Athena shows you how to get all the knots and kinks out of your upper back and shoulders with proper massage techniques. Have a loved one watch with you so you can help each other out!
In this message video we are going to be talking about how to give a full body massage. This is all a matter of personal choice. You can start your body face up or face down. They're going to be covered. If you want to start at the feet, you can start at the feet. If you want to start at the head, you start over there and work your way down. From the feet, you're going to work your way up. The full body massage is a sought after relaxation activity. Learn the art of giving a full body massage...
Tuina massage is one of the oldest forms of massage! Learn some massage techniques for the shoulder.
Watch this video to learn how to give an aromatherapy massage. This aromatherapy massage video will give you expert guidance on the best techniques on giving an aromatherapy massage.
Self proclaimed massage nerd briefly explains the technique of cross fiber friction massage (as opposed to a longitudinal friction massage).
Massage your man's thighs.
Massage your man's calves and legs.
How to massage your man's upper back.
How to massage your man's neck and shoulders.
How to massage your man's arms.
A facial massage can rejuvenate and soothe. Make sure your hands are clean to begin with. A lot of people don't like oil, having oil in their hands and putting it on their face, or they might be allergic to it or sensitive. So have a nice clean set of hands and starting with just saying hello to the head. Learn the art of giving massage in this health how-to video.
Massage yourself with oil to relieve stress and soreness. You don't really require that much oil. Our skin has a lot of oil already. Use a little bit of oil, rub it on your hands and go deep. Treat your muscles with self massage in this health how-to video.
Petrissage strokes are a special technique of massage. Petrissage is mostly kneading like you're kneading bread. Just like if you had a big loaf of bread and you're just kneading that bread, all that flour coming in. I'm using the bottom V, corner V of your palms, wherever your pinkie comes in to touch with your thumb, and that's basically what I'm using with my hands. Learn the art of giving petrissage massage in this health how-to video.
Performing a foot massage is a great skill to learn. Practice foot massages with this free beauty guide video series.
This video massage tutorial shows how to perform a Swedish massage on the arms and legs. The massage strokes are demonstrated twice to give a detailed explanation of the technique and specifics of biomechanics as well as show the flow of a good massage. Watch this instructional video and learn how to give a Swedish massage on the arms and legs.
In this video series, our massage expert Jinilee Reavis leads us through the basics of Swedish massage, including the four basic forms of Swedish massage, tips and suggestions for avoiding common mistakes, and explaining how massage benefits the body.
With constant Twitter updates, grueling commutes home, and a neverending workday, it's no wonder more and more of us have anxiety and stress on a regular basis. While you may not be able to just call it quits for a week and hit Fiji for some scuba fun, you can relive stress temporarily with a massage.
Whether male or female, being able to give someone a massage is great for making that certain someone like you just that much more, or helps to relieve stress in a stressful situation for them. If you only seem to be making them feel uncomfortable when you do it, you're probably doing it wrong. In this video you will learn how to perform a basic back and shoulder massage with tips for location and set up.
Massage therapy deals with many insecurities people have, and a proper bedside manner is essential for professional therapists. Learn massage therapy etiquette and bedside manner tips from a masseur in this free massage video series.
Learn how to give a great, Swedish arm massage. Also, learn some muscle jargon to impress your massage.
Massage Nerd demonstrates techniques for doing an American-style Shiatsu foot massage.
• Start by warming and relaxing the lower back of the person you are looking to massage. Warm some massage oil in your hands, and spread it evenly over their lower back.
Being a new mom is a full time job - you get tired, swollen and achy. In this tutorial, learn how to perform a relaxing aromatherapy massage for new moms and anyone else who needs a moment off of their feet. This video is hosted by professional healer, Robert Scott. Robert works with numerous celebrities and has been in healthcare for over 20 years, so he knows his stuff.
In this how-to video, you will learn how to do a 15 minute neck and shoulder massage. First, make sure your customer is comfortable and relaxed. Now, start by addressing the major muscles in the back of the neck, top of the shoulders, arms, and the back. Now, apply percussive movements over these areas. From here, focus on pressure points along the back. You can use your elbow when doing this part of the massage. Lastly, finish the massage with soothing motions on the entire area. This video ...
Want to get rid of neck pain? Then try using massage as a pain reliever. Follow along with this diet and health how-to video to learn how to massage pain in the neck. When massaging the neck it is important to focus on all sections of the neck like the lateral and anterior sides. With a few thirty minutes massage sessions you notice the pain in your neck start to go away.
Lymphatic drainage helps to detoxify your body, which has several functions: Removing free radicals, clearing up your skin, and giving your more energy and immunity to diseases and sickness. Sounds pretty good, right?
This video covers techniques of massage for the shoulder.
This video covers techniques of massaging the leg.
Here is another quick tip for performing Swedish massage.
In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates a stomach massage routine which she purports works to drain the lymphatic system. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.
In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates a face massage routine which she purports works to drain the lymphatic system. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.
In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates a back massage routine which she purports works to drain the lymphatic system. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.
This series of videos shows you a massage routine, a massage sequence to relax someone who isn't sleeping well or are stressed out and need to be de-stressed. This is a soothing back massage that promotes sleep and relaxation, which is a great gift to a tensed friend.
This video massage tutorial shows how to perform a Swedish massage on the face. Stroke styles, such as finger-painting, are demonstrated to explain good massage technique. Watch this instructional video and learn how to give a Swedish massage on the face.
You may think using cups for massage is weird, but it's actually very relaxing. In this video, licensed massage therapist Athena shows you how to use the cups to effectively relax the muscles in the back. You'll come out of it feeling much less stress.
The hands are one of the more overworked parts of the body. Watch this video to learn massage techniques that can be used to relieve aches, pains and knots in these regions while the client is relaxing on a chair. A word of advice though, use lotion instead of oil because most clients go back to work after a massage and you do not want to leave their hands greasy.
This video shows you how to give someone a facial massage. This toning massage uses tapping techniques.
This video shows you how to use Swedish massage techniques to massage your own hands.
Massaging the feet relaxes the whole body- watch this video to learn an introduction to foot reflexology and how to massage the feet.
