Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Massage Tips for Valentines

Massage could just very well be the ultimate gift to give to your loved one this Valentines. The benefits seem endless... relaxing, sensual, allows you to connect with your mate at a much deeper level, paves way for more pleasurable experiences, and more.

But in my opinion, as a therapist and massage instructor, there's a big difference between a good massage and a GREAT massage.

And anyone can learn how to give a great massage this Valentines and it doesn't have to be a huge effort. In fact, we created some online massage video lessons which helps to make it easy & fun to learn.

Starting today, anyone can learn how to give a great massage. To help get you started, here are 5 tips to giving a great massage.

1) Speed - For a valentines massage, the speed of your massage should be slow and lingering. Try paying attention to your partners breathing rate and massage at the same rhythm.

2) Pressure - Pressure is a biggie. Start off light and gradually increase the pressure. Unless you're really into S&M, pain is NOT the goal. Some of the most powerful touch therapies in the world only use the weight of a nickel. Keeping your touch light will help pave the way to trust and deeper intimacy.

3) Consistency - Being consistent with your strokes and your pressure will help to create a sense of trust. Trust is the ultimate with massage. They want to know they can trust you with their bodies. Consistency helps give them an idea of what to expect and allows them to relax their guard and really begin to relax. Think of massage as coaxing the body into relaxing rather than forcing it to relax.

4) Focus - Pay attention to what you're doing. Be FULLY PRESENT is crucial to give a great massage. People can tell when you're not focused an paying attention to their bodies. And it's easy to stay focused, just really get into the lay of the land of their bodies. Allow your hands to simply blend and meld with the skin and person you're massaging. If your using oil, try to see how much of your hand you can make contact with their skin.

5) Some Key Massage Techniques - Massage is an innate thing. It's something we all know how to do. And learning a few key massage techniques can greatly enhance your skill level. As with everything in else in life, there is always more we can learn about massage and touch.

Besides chocolate and flowers, ultimately it's YOU they want for Valentine's. The real beauty of learning the gift of touch is it will only get better in the years to come.

Happy Massaging and Happy Valentines
Robert Sigler
www.learn-massage-online.com

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