Wednesday, August 31, 2011

The Magic Of Hilot: Massager

Ref. : http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Magic-Of-Hilot--Massager/1150952

Hilot

Main article: Hilot

Hilot
is a traditional healing technique from the Philippines that also includes massager techniques. The massager techniques relax stressed muscles. Hilot also includes joint manipulations to help relax stressed muscles.

Hilot encompasses a wide variety of techniques beyond the treatment of stressed muscles. Hilot is used to reset dislocated or sprained joints, diagnose and treat musculoligamentous and musculoskeletal ailments, and even to aid in giving birth and to induce abortion.



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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Massage: Lymphatic drainage

What is lymphatic drainage?

Lymphatic drainage massage is a therapeutic massage treatment. The massage uses very light pressure and long, gentle, rhythmic strokes to increase lymphatic flow, with the aim of getting rid of toxins in your body.

So, what is lymph?

The lymph system is part of your body's immune system; lymph helps fight infection and acts as a toxin filter. There are around twice as many lymph vessels as blood vessels in your body. However, unlike blood, which is pumped around your body by your heart, the lymph system has no pump. Lymph relies on the pressure from your blood vessels and movement from your muscles to carry white blood cells and antibodies around the lymph system.

Lymph itself is a clear, slightly yellow fluid which flows easily through your body. It transports nutrients and oxygen to cells, collecting toxins on the way and then flushing the toxins out through the lymph nodes.

Drinking alcohol, eating too much sugar, drinking too much tea and coffee, living stressed lives in polluted cities -- there are many reasons these days why our bodies are full of toxins.

What is lymphatic drainage good for?

Lymphatic drainage massage can have a beneficial effect on your general health. Because lymph is key to keeping your immune system working properly, improving the flow and drainage of lymph around the body is good for you in lots of ways. It can:

  • reduce the chance of you suffering from minor colds and viruses; it helps your body fight off infection and speeds up healing and recovery from illness
  • help reduce water retention; for instance, because the lymph system has no pump, if you sit for a long time without moving, the lymph can't flow easily -- this is why you may experience swollen feet or fingers
  • boost weight loss, as improving the lymphatic system will improve your metabolic rate, which helps you burn calories more efficiently

Manual lymphatic drainage is also used in the treatment of lymphoedema.

Lymphatic drainage massage can improve your skin texture by:

  • reducing swelling, puffiness and blotches
  • giving you clean, healthy pores
  • speeding up healing in scar tissue, so it may, for example, improve the appearance of stretch marks

Before you go

As with any spa treatment, you will get most benefit if you give yourself enough time to truly relax and enjoy your massage. Arrive soon enough to get ready and settle; try to avoid rushing off for an appointment straight afterwards. It's also a good idea to give yourself plenty of time either side of the massage, so that you don't feel rushed.

Precautions

You should always tell your therapist in advance if you:

  • are, or think you might be, pregnant
  • have any medical conditions or are receiving any treatment or medication - especially if you have cancer, major heart problems or thrombosis
  • have recently had an injury or operation
  • are allergic to anything, particularly skin allergies
  • have any broken skin or sores on your scalp as this may affect the kind of treatment you receive.

Before any massage treatment, try not to schedule in a large meal or some alcohol. It's also a good idea to drink plenty of water, which will help your body to flush out the toxins from your body.


What to expect from lymphatic drainage massage

Lymphatic drainage massage usually takes place in a heated room; warmth is an important factor in increasing lymphatic flow. You are also likely to be more relaxed if you're not cold. Your therapist will usually carry out lymphatic drainage massage with you on a massage table, while you're draped in discreetly placed towels.

Your therapist will probably work her way up from your feet. Lymphatic drainage massage uses very light pressure, as well as long, gentle, rhythmic strokes and soft pumping movements in the direction of the lymph nodes. The main lymph nodes are in the neck, armpits, and groin.

A treatment usually lasts around 30 minutes for a localised session, or about an hour for a full-body treatment.

Hot tip!

Lymphatic drainage is about flushing out your system; you can do this every day by drinking plenty of water and staying active.

One of the best things you can do for your lymphatic system is to be more active. Even the most gentle activity will help encourage a healthy lymph flow, as movement of the muscles exerts pressure on the lymphatic vessels and keeps them moving.

Afterwards

Lymphatic drainage can leave you feeling exhausted. You may want to have a lie down, or at the very least, a very undemanding schedule for the rest of the day. You might like to treat yourself to a gentle swim or a sauna afterwards. Give your body time to ease back into activity.

Lymphatic drainage massage may also leave you really thirsty. We've seen people who are not usually water-drinkers reaching for bottles of San Pellegrino like it's free champagne!



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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Sensual Touch Massage

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The combination of scent and touch is extremely effective in opening up intimacy between two people. That's basically how we communicate love in an effective way, a way that doesn't involve having to discuss the subject a great deal. It also works wonderfully on a basic physical level. There are a lot of nerve endings that follow along the path of the spine. As you massage, your touch brings the blood to the surface, you speed the absorption of the oils into the skin, and you also bring up the level of oxytocin, the hormone needed in high levels for the process of sexual arousal.

Massage is an especially good thing for men to focus on. Women often need the kind of attention it gives them o feel comfortable with proceeding on to more intimate activities. The nurturing, caring-for aspect of romance is extremely important between two people. You will have more interesting and intense erotic experiences if you're involved on all levels with each other. And touch and scent are the best ways of really opening some of those deeper levels.

A backrub is something that everyone can relate to positively and that's a good place to start. Using oils will make it quite a different, and far more exciting, experience.

Begin the massage with a small amount of your chosen aromatherapy oil, just a teaspoon or so. Rub the oil in the palms of your hands to warm it up before it touches your partner's skin. Cold oil poured on a back will quickly produce about twice as much tension as was there before you started!

There are certain basic message techniques designed to relieve tension, that are very effective. Tension tends to accumulate in the neck, shoulders and upper back in women, and in the lower back and buttocks in men. The really important thing is not how you do the massage. The idea is not to become an expert masseuse or masseur. This is a seduction ritual! Be creative and playful.

The Welcoming Press: With your lover lying face down, straddle him or her or kneel at their side. Gently press down on your partner's shoulders, and on either side of the spine. Do not press directly on the spin at any time during the massage. This stroke gives your partner a few moments to get used to the feeling of your hands on their skin.

The Back Warmer: Now begin to warm your lover's back. With a flat hand, fingers together, palm in contact with the skin, move the hands in parallel lines up either side of the spine, then out and across the shoulders, and down the sides of the torso.

Kneading: Working as deeply as is comfortable for your partner, use your fingers to knead the muscles of the back, starting with the neck and shoulders and working your way down. Go slowly and use additional oil as necessary.

Raking: Spread your fingers and, keeping them somewhat stiff, rake them down the back from shoulders to buttocks. This releases deep, underlying tissue tensions.

Lower Back: The lower back and sacrum (the downward-pointing triangle located between the buttocks at the end of the spine) can become congested and tender, especially in premenstrual women. Lightly massage this area with small, circular strokes on buttocks, hips and upper thighs. With a man, use lower back spirals. Starting at the top of the crack between the buttocks use your thumbs to make small spirals upwards along either side of the tailbone to the top of the sacrum, then press your thumbs along the top of the hips and move them out, across and down the side of the body to the floor. Repeat several times.

Buttocks: Try "Thumbs over the Mountain." Starting at the bottom, press your thumbs firmly into the flesh of the buttocks and follow the curve up, around, and down the side of the hips. This can be a tender and sensitive area, so use only as much pressure as your lover can comfortably tolerate. Return to the first position and move your thumbs apart slightly to describe a second curved line that is parallel to and outside the first, continuing until you have no curve left to follow. Repeat several times.

Thighs: Once you get to your lover's thighs, you may find yourself getting distracted and decide to shift your focus to other kinds of touching. Or you may want to try out some massage strokes of your own design. Or you can ask your partner to turn over and continue the massage with a few more strokes to the front of the body.

Shoulder and Chest Presses: Kneeling behind your partner, as he or she is lying face up, press down on the shoulders and hold. Ask your partner to take a deep, releasing breath, and let the essential oils work their magic as you increase the pressure of your hands slightly. At the end of the exhalation, release. Slide your hands up and over your lover's collar bone and press very gently. Have them take a deep breath as you hold, then release. Now move your hands to the center of the chest, (between a woman's breasts) and, laying one hand on top of the other, press very gently. Have your partner take a deep breath and release.

Sexual Energy Release Points, Neck and Ears: Encourage your lover to breathe in a deep and relaxing manner as you gently massage their neck, making small circles over the release points on the upper neck and about halfway up the ears. If the massage is a prelude to lovemaking, now is a really good time to let the kissing begin. Remember, too, that a woman's breasts are highly charged with erotic energy and can create a dramatic arousal response when massaged or caressed.

Improvise! Well, you're on your own from here. Relax, improvise and be creative, you'll do just fine!


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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Swedish Massage Techniques and Benefits

What is a Swedish Massage?

The term "Swedish Massage" refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.

Swedish massage was developed in the 1700's by a Swedish doctor named Per Henrik Ling.

Purpose of Swedish Massage

The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles.

Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management. It also has many specific medical uses.

Swedish Massage Techniques

Swedish massage techniques include: long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking motions. The usually sequence of techniques are:

Effleurage: Gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and/or fingertips

Petrissage: Kneading movements with the hands, thumbs and/or fingers

Friction: Circular pressures with the palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingers

Vibration: Oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the body

Percussion: Brisk hacking or tapping

Passive and active movements: Bending and stretching

Benefits of Swedish Massage

Swedish massage feels good, is relaxing and invigorating. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, while promoting health and well being.



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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Massage Techniques : How to Massage a Stiff Neck

A stiff neck can be caused by anything from stress or sitting in a draught, to sleeping in an odd position or watching too many games of tennis. It is, literally, a complete pain in the neck and it makes the simplest task, such as reversing into a car parking space, a slow and excruciating torture. It also makes you realize how many times you move your head in a normal day. If you have children, you soon discover how much easier it is to nod a 'Yes' than it is to shake a 'No'!

A stiff neck is also one of the simplest ailments to cure and two things help tremendously heat and massage. So the best kind of neck massage uses lots of simple movements with plenty of warming repetitions, plus some deep kneading strokes to relax and release any areas with trapped nerves or muscle tension. This one not only does that, but it is also so simple that you can do it anywhere. As it is done with the sufferer sitting upright, you can even massage someone at work, while she leans forward onto her desk, fully clothed.

It brings instant relief, but stiff neck muscles do have a nasty habit of coming back during the night, so it is best to have a long soak in a warm, deep bath as soon after the massage (and before bed) as possible. Alternatively, at the end of the massage, rub a product containing menthol up the sides of the neck so that it warms the skin and muscles for some time afterwards.

How To Massage A Stiff Neck

The best position for this massage is for the sufferer to be seated on a comfortable, upright chair. For steps one to four, she should lean forward onto a cushion resting on a table, or sit facing the back of the chair and prop the cushion between her and the chair back. If possible, she should wear a towel and you should use lots of oil so that your hands really slip over the sore neck muscles. If the sufferer needs to be fully clothed, keep your movements light over any tender areas.

  1. Place your hands, palms down, on either side of the spine in the middle of the back. With a firm pressure, push you hands up to the shoulder tops, then slide one hand out on each side to the top of the arm, draw them back in across the top of the shoulders and up either side of the neck. Repeat the stroke from start to finish for several minutes, using it to feel for any tense spots of knotted muscles as you go.
  2. Start with the sufferer bending forward onto the pillow, so that her shoulder blades protrude. With flat, straight hands, place the sides of the palms and the little fingers across the top of the shoulder muscle and do a firm, fast friction rub across the muscle from arm to neck. Repeat on the other side. Then using your thumbs only, make small circles to knead under the shoulder blades and up the spine to the top of the neck.
  3. With your fingers forward, place your hands, palms down, over each shoulder muscle by the sides of the neck. Push and pull the shoulder top muscle back and forth. Then working on one side with both hands, squeeze, pinch and knead the muscle for several minutes. Finish by standing on the opposite side, placing palms over the top of the arm and sweep the hands up the side of the neck, one after the other.
  4. Hold the base of the sufferer's neck with your thumb to the right and fingers to the left and support her head as she bends forward. Rub your hand quickly up and down the neck in a very light friction stroke for two minutes. Then roll your hand across the neck from left to right and back, to push and pull the muscles against the vertebrae. Make sure you have plenty of oil for both strokes and keep the pressure light over areas of muscle stiffness.
  5. Place the palm of your left hand on the sufferer's forehead and use it to support her head as she bends forward. Place the thumb of your right hand on one side of the last vertebrae at the top of the neck, and the index finger on the other side. Press in with the tips of thumb and finger and hold for a count of ten, then release and make small circles over the same area. Repeat, working in a line outwards, across the skull from ear to ear.
  6. Make the sufferer sit upright, with shoulders straight but relaxed. Place your hands, palms down, around her arm tops with your fingers forward. Gently push her shoulders forwards until you feel a stretch and hold for a count of ten. Relax. Then, with your hands in the same position, gently pull her shoulders back and hold the stretch for a count of ten. Repeat both stretches, forwards and backwards.
  7. In the same position, place the palms of your hands down on the shoulders, on either side of the neck, with fingers pointing forwards. Push down firmly with your hands while the sufferer slowly drops her head hack as far as is comfortable. Hold for a count of ten, then get her to raise her head to the upright position and release the downward pressure of your hands. Repeat twice more from the beginning.
  8. While she is sitting upright, bend her head to the right side and support it with your right hand, palm up above her ear. Place your left hand below her other ear, with your thumb under the jaw and fingers stretched round the nape of the neck. Slide your hand down the length of the neck and across the shoulder top to the arm, pressing down to stretch the muscle. Repeat several times on both sides of the neck.


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Friday, August 12, 2011

Bamboo massage

Ref. : http://www.massage-therapy-benefits.net/bamboo-massage.html#ixzz1Uscx4VgK

Bamboo massage therapy is increasing in popularity. Given most often in spas in the West, this type of massage therapy is soothing while being quite deep. During the session the therapist uses bamboo tools to perform the massage.

Bamboo is a sturdy versatile plant that is found in abundance throughout Asia. It can be used to make clothe and even used to build houses. The plant has traditional significance in many countries. It symbolizes strength of character, resilience, flexibility, honesty, and simplicity.

This type of massage originates in Malaysia, but combines elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tibetan bodywork and Polynesian styles.

During the therapy you will lay on a massage table. The therapist uses large amounts of massage oil to allow the bamboo to glide evenly over the skin. The bamboo tools are warmed to help them warm your muscle tissue making it easier for the therapist to massage you more deeply.

The tools vary and size and shape so they can easily be used to massage all areas of your body. Longer sticks of various widths are used for gliding strokes. Smaller tools can be used for more detailed work.

The bamboo helps the therapist give you a deep massage. She only has to use a minimal amount of physical exertion to penetrate deep underlying layers of tissue.

This type of massage can be used to treat a variety of chronic pain conditions, including back pain and headaches.

Next time you notice bamboo massage offered on a spa brochure, try it. You may decide to make this soothing deep tissue therapy part of your regular health routine.




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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Massage Ma-Uri

Ref. : http://www.londonrelaxmassage.co.uk/massage/ma-uri-massage.html

Ma-uri massage - the name comes from the Polynesian system of healing used in New Zealand by Tohunów-Maori experts healing arts massage, ritual and life in harmony with nature. Ma-uri in Maori means "descendants of the White Light and refers to the legend of their arrival on Earth from a distant galaxy Pleiad it es.

Massage is a very effective therapy,where elements of the ancient knowledge of healing has been tailored to the needs of modern man. Through specific massage of the whole body, using the power of dance and Polynesian music masseur becomes a "tool" for introducing a massaged person o nto the way of personal transformation - positive changes leading to improved health, relationships with other people, the environment and self. The massage uses a specially selected music that introduces rhythm, energy and unusual flair in the work with a massaged person. The client's body is treated with the highest respect as a "temple of spirit".

This approach is felt be a client during the entire therapy in each touch,when putting hands or feet away, manipulating with a towel (only the actually massaged body part is uncovered).

Pleasant, smooth, soft and natural touch used in massage gives the massaged person time and space for himself, opens the possibility of establishing lost contact with his interior and restore the proper flow of energy through the body.




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