| Giving a full body massage will really help a | | | | hands together so the oil will be warmed |
| person to feel more limber, loose, flexible, | | | | before you put it on their skin. You want to |
| and relaxed. Giving a great full body massage | | | | start with gentle strokes on both sides of |
| is easy to do as long as you have the proper | | | | the neck, and then stroke up to their |
| tools and know the right techniques. | | | | temples, rubbing them lightly. |
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| What You Need | | | | Next for the full body massage you want to |
| | | | move to the shoulders, where you can begin |
| Before you get started however, you are going | | | | kneading a little harder. Always use |
| to need to make sure that you have all the | | | | circular, outward motions, and then start to |
| right equipment. This includes a massage | | | | go down the sides of the spine, pressing |
| chair, oil, creams, candles, and whatever | | | | gently again. Now you want to start on the |
| other ambiance decorations you would like to | | | | arms, beginning at the triceps. Skim lightly |
| have. | | | | across the elbow and then rub the bottom |
| | | | portion of their arm in circles. |
| Setting the mood is very important if you | | | | |
| want to have the person as calm and relaxed | | | | One of the last areas you will need to focus |
| as possible, which is important if you want | | | | on during the full body massage is the leg |
| to offer them the best results from the | | | | area. The best way to massage the legs is to |
| massage. You need to make sure that they are | | | | start at the thigh muscle of one leg, work |
| as free and comfortable as possible, so | | | | your way all the way down and then go up the |
| getting them some fluffy towels or a beverage | | | | other leg, and then repeat. |
| to sit on is a great idea. | | | | |
| | | | This massage is truly fantastic for getting |
| Begin the Massage | | | | all the knots and kinks out of the body, and |
| | | | is really not all that difficult to learn. |
| Now that you are ready to go, you can begin | | | | Your hands will probably be sore at the end |
| on the full body massage. First you want to | | | | of it, however, unless you are an experienced |
| have the person undress and lie on the table. | | | | massage therapist who is used to using their |
| Pour some oil into your hand and rub your | | | | hands for extended periods of time. |