Post on 03-Jun-2018
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 1/37
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 2/37
About this book
Two separate, but overlapping, therapies areintroduced in Massage for Common Ail-ments - massage and Shiatsu. All the se-quences f()r treating ailments are derivedfrom massage unless the heading statesShiatsu. You can use them individually ortogether to help the healing process.
Before you start treating an ailment, taketime to study Basic Strokes (see pp.22-7) andWhen Massage Should N ot Be U sed (see
p.93). The main part of the book, CommonAilments (pp.28-89), is divided into separatesections that deal with different parts of thebody, starting with the head and workingdown to the feel. The charts on pp. 30-1show you where in the body the variousailments occur.
Note Always consult a doctor if you are indoubt abolit a medical condition, and
observe the cautions given in the book.
~'.
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 3/37
CON TEN TS
10 Introduction
16 BeginningCreating the environmentCentring and haraBeginning an oiI massageAromatherapy essences
22 BasicstrokesGliding strokes
Medium depth strokesDeep tissue or friction strokesPercussion strokes
Shiatsu techniques
28 Common ailmentsWhere does it hurt?
32 Whole bodyInsomnia, fatigue, anxiety,depression
Connecting
44 HeadHeadaches
SinuscongestionColds
52 Neck, shoulders and upper backNeck stiffness, arthritis and strain
Upper back and shoulder stiffnessor pam
60 ChestCongestion.Coughs, bronchitis and asthma
i' I ..~
~
l.
......
"".~. Jf
"," . o T ~./1 ( )'}..".J' "-.
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 4/37
"'l
64 Armsandhands
Tennis elbow, cramp, strainsHand and wrist problems
68 Stomach andbellyIndigestion and nauseaConstipation and flatulenceMenstrual pain
74 Mid andlower backMid backache
Lower backacheSciatica
Aching hipsExercises for mid or lower back pain
84 Legsand feet CrampKnee ache, arthritis, sprains and strainsLegache, footache, sprains and strains,
arthritis
90 Important information
90 StrainsandsprainsCompresses
92 Arthritis
93 When massageshouldnot be used
94 Index and resources
>"""J ,,-',
.""""! -r""
'\. *,- --J
( \
--ti
""
d
\.'t ...i- -
\ \
\ '1
..J.t
), \..."..,.
"'-. -
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 5/37
64 Arms and handsTenms elbow, cramp, strains
''\
Hand and wrist problems -....,. .. .....
'i<.""". .',
,
68Stomach and bellylndigestion and nausea ""!....-
Constipation and flatulence..'ii' " (
-"'"Menstrualpain -.,
( \ 74 Mid and lower back
Mid backache
Lower backacheSciatica
Aching hipsExercises for mid or lower back pain
84 Legs and feetCrampKnee ache, arthritis, sprains and strainsLegache, footache, sprains and strains,
arthritis
90 Important information \ .r-
i' \
90 Strains and sprains " \ "Compresses
'"
{ \.
92 Arthritis'/i'7" . y\..,.,- "'"-
93 When massage should not be used
94 Indexandresources
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 6/37
INTR ODUCTION
Throughout history we have used aur hands to impart comfort and
healing to Oileanother. Touching is contact, warmth, reassurancethat we are not alone, affirmation of aur sense of being andself-worth. It is a simple way of communicating, something we alldo naturally. And with a linIe willingness and commitment we canturn this natural talent into a creative healing skill, by learning thebasic strokes and techniques of massage and widening aurvocabulary in the language of touch.
aur sense of touch is registered by aur skin - aur largest andmost sensitive organ. In the developing embryo, the skin arisesfrom the same celllayer as the nervous system and can thus be seen
as the extern al portion of the nervous system - able to receive andregister a vast quantity of varied signals, and to make a wide rangeof responses to them. Also, touch is the first sense to becomefunctional in the embryo.
The value of massage
The inteTIt that goes with touch makes all the difference to itseffect. When we lay aur hands on another with compassion andgood-will many subtle changes take place. Gentle holding andstroking, touching given with tenderness and care, cause trans-
formations both physically and psychologically.lIn the 1920s in Philadelphia the anatomist Frederick Hammenand other American researchers in the 1950s and 60s conducted
experiments with groups of falS to investigate the effects of touch.Some were consistently handled and stroked and others were not.The fals that were regularly touched showed faster growth rates,bener immunity to disease and higher fertility and were lesssubiect to stress than those that were not. It is well known, too,that for infants, fondling and tender touch that go beyond the basicneeds for food and cleanliness are vital for life. In America,
between 1910 and 1935, studies of babies in institutions wereconducted by Drs. Chapin and Knox and J. Brennemann. Theyfound that many babies died in infancy and others showed clearsigns of disturbance and poor physical and emotional developmentas a result of too linIe tactile stimulationJ
Physiologically, caring touch and massage help the flow of bloodand lymph in aur bodies. Touch can also decrease aur bloodpressure and heart rate, soothe aur nerves and decrease tension,producing relaxation and a state of well-being. It has been
suggested that massage may aid the production of endorphins
- -- - ----- - --
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 7/37
INTRODUCTION
(meaning "morphine within"), the brain chemicals that function asnatural pain-killers. Oile of these, enkephalin, has the ability toreduce pain and produces a state of fiind akin to euphoria.
The experience of being nourished and cared for and allowingourselves to receive healing touch affirms aur self-esteem, creates
trust and openness and can sometimes facilitate the release of blocked emotions as ten se muscles relax. Touch can make us feel
valued, peaceful and mare aware of aur whole body and being.It is not only receiving touch that is beneficial, however. Giving
massage is also highly rewarding. There is pleasure in the physicalcontact and in feeling the contours and undulations of the body asyou begin to develop a sense of the muscles, bones and othertissues. There is enjoyment in knowing the body, in being alive toits different tensions and energies, and in realizing that you cancare for and help another. There is also satisfaction in experiencing
the results of your massage as you feel muscles relaxing and realizethat your concern and your touch can help to stimulate thereceiver's own healing process. Of ten the interaction between thegiver and receiver induces a similar state in both - a state that is
very similar to meditation.
The Chakras Crown. Pltuitary. Cranium,cerebral cortex
. Transcendance, higherconsciousness,spiritualwillta be
The chakras:
. The gland
. The part ofthe body
. The qualities
...
--::" ;:..--....'<il
d'. .~ ... ,;r,.
.,
" 1f Brow. Pineal. Forehead,centre of head,
medulla
. Clear seeing,intuition,intellect,clairvoyance
. " Throat
. Thyrold
. Arms and hands, voice,
respiratory sistem, cervical
splne
. Self-expression, creativlty
"'-. .-'.---
Heart
. Thymus
. Heart, blood, circulatory
sistem, arms and hands, mid-thoraCic spine
. Love, compassion, self-
development
'J.1
-yII
li
,/
fr-',
Hara. Gonads. Pelvis, reproductive sistem,
belly, lumbar splne, legs. Centre of gravity, vitality,
strength, sexuality, emotionalcontrol
~."' ,
l' ~/
r ~, \ - i
"~~ '-~_.~,.. ~ .-?~ """"-""'~~
I , Root
~, . Adrenals'\ . Legs, feet. genitals, sacrum,
\ " kidneys.,' . Survival,root situationinlife,'" .J..i""-' expression in work, physical will
,..,/ ta be"""
12
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 8/37
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 9/37
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 10/37
INTRODUCTION
Preventing and treating il!health with massage
When you already have the gift of health you need to maintain il.Touch does not just have to be used as a way of healing andhastening recovery - it can also be a way of preventing sickness. Intoday's "civilized" cultures it is only too easy to get caught up instriving, accomplishing, and conforming to society's mores. In theprocess you can become overly head-orientated and out of touchwith your body. This also means being out of touch with reality,however, for it is through your body that you receive sensorymessages that let you know what you need, what you are feelingemotionally, and what is happening aratind you in the immediateenvironment. This is all vital information for self-regulation, in thesense of giving your body what is best for health and balance. In
order to be truly healthy you need to stop thinking that ideas andconcepts are the only reality and wake up to the information thatyour whole body can give you. As Fritz Perls, the founder of
Gestalt therapy, said "lose your head and carne to your senses" .Massage is a way of getting back in touch with your body and
finding trust in what it has to say. When you become mare awareof yourself as a whole being, physical, mental, emotional andspiritual, you can start to respond mare to fulfilling your realneeds. Eating a healthy and balanced diet, exercising daily andbreathing mare freely can all be done with a sense of pleasure and
rightness rather than as chores or acts of grim will-power.N evertheless, everyone gets sick from time to time, and illness is
often a manifestation of the body's attempt to heal itself and toeliminate toxins and clear the system. This book is abolit how touse touch to help the body's natural healing process when you oryour family or friends do succumb to any of the common ailments.It is not abolit miracle cures, but abolit giving warmth and supportto another by a variety of caring touch techniques, which can helpto speed recovery. As many illnesses result from stress and strainin daily lire, the touch therapies are particularly effective, for theycalm and soothe tension and bring balan ce to your being. Bothmassage~nd Shiatsu work with and for the body's healingenergies; in contrast to states of stress and effort they create theconditions for healing ta take place. As well as learning how to do awhole body massage, which you can use when an ailment is maregeneral and affects the whole body - such as insomnia or fatigue -you will also learn strokes and techniques to aid mare specificconditions, such as headaches, backaches, constipation and cramp.Use the book wisely. Don't try to take over a doctor's role - give
where you can and seek medical advice where you can't. Yourhands have healing in them. Use them.
15
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 11/37
BEG/NN/NG
In order to help another by aur touch we need to be caring, willingto give some rime and to focus aur attention fulIy on aur partner.Just ten minutes of touch given by someone who is realIy presentand caring can be far mare beneficial than an hatir of mechanicalmassage by someone whose mind is absent or distracted. So it is
important to prepare yourself before beginning by centringyourself (see p.19). With a little practice you will become familiarenough with this centred state to be able to let go of your busyfiind and carne into the here and now at short notice. By stayingcentred you are able to tune in mare fulIy to the areas of your
partner's body that need a special touch or movement.While giving massage and Shiatsu, "grounding" is also very
important. This means being fulIy aware of your own body and itsmovements and position and letting these movements emanatefrom your pelvis and ham (see p.19), nor just from your shouldersand arms. When you use your ham you use your relationship withthe ground to get in touch with your strength. You save yourself from fatigue as strength comes from your whole body and alI yourmovements are mare gracefulIy controlled and mare effective.
When doing massage or Shiatsu to alleviate common ailments
you may tind you have to improvise in situations or places that arenor ideal. But even in unconducive environments, healing touchcan bring welcome relief. Rowever, if you have planned a massagein advance you will be able to set the scene and creare an
environment that is as warm and nurturing as possible. Withouttoo much difficulty you can turn a room into a cosy space witheverything you need at hand.
Once your environment is prepared there are a few guidelinesfor both giver and receiver to remember. When giving eithermassage or Shiatsu you should wear loose light clothing, as the
room wilI be warm and your clothes should alIow freedom of movement. You need to remove your watch, any bracelets andrings and your fingernails should be short to avoid scratching andyou should wash your hands thoroughly. Throughout the treat-ment you need to remain receptive to what you are feeling withyour hands. Avoid chatting but by alI means communicate whennecessary abolit pressure and discomfort. Shiatsu is done with thereceiver fulIy clothed, but for massage the receiver should remove
whatever clothes are necessary, plus watches and jewellery, andonce lying down should relax and yield to gravity. The role of the
receiver is nor entirely passive. Re or she needs to keep aware of the giver's touch and of the sensations being experienced.
16
- -~=- - - ---
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 12/37
-----
"-.....
."".
" ...
BEGINNING
v
17
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 13/37
BEGINNING
Creating the environment
When making a conducive environment in which to do eithermassage or Shiatsu there are several elements to consider. First,the room needs ta be warm, as we tense up when chilled. For oiI
massage this is especially important, so have an extra heater onhand. A selection of small towels and pillows is also useful if youneed to pad under any area of your partner's body, such as theankles, belly or upper chest, when he or she is face down, or theknees when face tip. Shiatsu is always done on the floor - on a pador futon covered with a sheet or towel. This is fine for massage too,
but if you are uncomfortable working on the floor, it is worthinvesting in a massage table. Avoid ordinary beds as they areusually too soft and the wrong height. However, for both massageand Shiatsu, many of the strokes and techniques can be given
while the receiver sits in a chair. Lighting should be very gentle asaur eyes cannot fully relax in glaring light. Some people like towork to a background of peaceful and unobtrusive music, othersprefer quietness. In any case make stire you won't be disturbed.Finally, have a large warm towel ready to place gently over yourpartner's body at the end of massage. For Shiatsu, use a blanketand allow your partner to relax for several minutes.
Portable massage tables
Ready-made folding massage tablesare useful for those who fInd
working on the floor difflcult.Those
with cross-over centrallegs are themost secure. Some tables, like the
one shown here, also have face holes
for people whose necks are too stiff
to turn easily when Iyingon theirfronts. The table should be about the
same helght as your palm if held
parallel to the floor when your arm
is hanging at your side.
Improvising with a chair \,
Ifyour partner cannot get down on
to the floor or up on to a table, you
can use an ordinarI chalr. Your
partner can either sit normallv, sothat you can work on neck,shoulders, hands, knees andhe or she can sit astride, as 5
resting head and arms on the back.Like this you can treat back,
shoulders and neck verI effectively.
18
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 14/37
BEGIN~
Centring and the hara
In both massage and Shiatsu centring and grounding, or being
focused and aware in the present, are of great importance. For it isby being wholly in the bere and now that you can be of greatesthelp to your partner when you attempt to heal or help throughtouch. The hara (see also p.12) is situated in the belly, an inch or sobelow the navei, and is the centre of strength and vitality as well asthe centre of gravity in the body. It links also with your legs andyour connection to the ground, which gives you stability, hencethe importance of using this centre for massage, and of letting thebody move from bere as you work. By directing your energy fromthis area your whole body becomes involved in the movements and
you avoid fatigue and work mare effectively. The meditation andexercise that follow will help you to centre yourself in your hara. If you have the chance, you should use it before any massage.
Centringandgroundingmeditation
Kneelor sitcomfartably.Clasefaureyes and go inside yaurself. Become
aware of faur legs, faur feet and
faur buttocks, and where they makecontact with the surface beneath.
Tryto reti faur legs and pelvis as a
firm base far faur bady, and then
reti faur spine rising gently up fromit.Become aware af faur trunk,shoulders, arms and hands and relax
ani tensians yau might tind. ThenI
I
l
"""
mave slawlyta faur neck and head,lettingga af ani tightness aroundfaur eyes ar in faur jaw. Naw letfaur attentian turn ta faur breathand watch itcominginand aut, likethe waves an a beach. As yaubreathe in,letthe breath sinkmare
deeply inta faur haraand imagineit
as lightar energy tillingfaur belly.Then, as yau exhale, imaginetheenergy travellingdawn faur armsand aut thraugh faur hands. Natice
><..
- . ,.","~",.
)...
'.'~
.
"
.
',;:-
.; .""'f.1>
.
'
...
~",~T-::~;. .
the feeling in faur hands as yau dothis.
After a few minutes place faur
hands lightlyan faur hips and begin
ta ratate faur whale bady slawly
fram the pelvis. Be aware af faurlegs and pelvis as a strang faundatian
and let faur back and spine remain
straight but nat rigid. Havi'1gcircledin ane direction far a while, change
and ga the ather way. Finally.restand apen faur eyes.
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 15/37
BEGINNING
Beginning an oii massag~
You can use a variety of oils for massaging and will need toexperiment to find out what suits you best. Suitable oils range from
vegetable oils, such as sunflower, safflower or almond oii, ta bab~oi]J;,which are mineral-based, or ready-mixed massage oili. If youenjoy scents and wish to enhance the effects of your massage withthe therapeutic benefits of aromatherapy essences, you can adddrops of these to a base of vegetable oiI (see p.21).
At the start of a massage, before applying oils, you can make aninitial acquaintance with your partner's body by means of a gentletouch, as shown below. You should apply oiI only to the area thatis to be worked an, rather than oiling the whole body at once.Oiling is done with long, smooth gliding strokes (see p.23), which
spread a thin film of oiI over the skin and also serve to warm andenergize il. Don't overdo the amount of oiI, but be mare generouswith are~s such as hairy chests.
Throughout a massage, the way in which you make and breakcontact is extremely important, for if you suddenly "dive" on tothe body it can be a shock ta the receiver, and likewise, ifyou leaprapidly away with your hands, the harmony can be broken. It isnot necessary to maintain a constant contact during a massage,however. Gentle breaks in touch, made with sensitivity, are likespaces of quietness within a passage of music.
20
Applyihg oil~When yau are ready ta apply the oii
(see belaw), hald faur hands wellaway from faur partner's body to
avoid drips and pour a small amount
of oii into one palm. Then rub faur
palms together, warming andspreading the oii, before bringing
faur hands gently to the body to
start the oiling strokes.t. '"
Makingcontact
Centre yourself and allow faurhands to float slowly down to a part
of faur partner's body, such as the
head or back, and then rest lightlythere for a few maments (see
above). When you feel you have -
established the initialcontact, lift
faur hands veri gently away in
order to begin oiling.
.~--------
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 16/37
t ~
) } ,f:.;.-
,.'.,.,/t.'i~..-'~;;'
4' \'1
) /
<, /'"
jJ~" ,
," )" ' -: ~' - -- -
?t"~>"',t) .
~~,>;" 'ifo,"',-r--:.,.#' ,"'~"'"
19,
' ~\ '
," , .. -
'(0 ". i" .!'
--:(Q f ~i"
, ,' ,
f
,
'J.,.~':""
, '! 1'4' ,,
">
,'f'"
"'".:J ,,:j'
Useful amounts:
For full body: 5 drops of essence in 2 eggcupsful of carrier oi/.
For body parts: 2-3 drops of essence in I
eggcupfulof carrier oii.
For smalt,localized areas: I drop of essence in
one teaspoonful of carrier oii.
BEGINNING
AromatherapyessencesThese essences (also known as essential oi/s) are
obtained from the distillation of plants, fiowers
and herbs that have different therapeutic effects
on the body They also add the dimension of
fragrant variety to enhance taur ritassageand
make it mare healing and pleasurable. These
essences have many different properties, ranging
from effects on mood (i.e. antidepressant) to
physical effects, such as anti-infiammatory and
antibacterial. As theyare very concentrated,
aromatherapy essences always need to be
diluted in a carrier oii before being applied ta the
skin, where they are absorbed quite quicklyand
enter the bloodstream. The best carrier oils are
those of vegetable origin, such as sora, almond,
or avocado. It is best to blend fairly smalt
amounts of oi/ and essences as vegetable oii oxidizes and smells somewhat rancid after a
whi/e. A teaspoon of wheatgerm oii in a mix acts as an antioxidant. In the book, various essences
are mentioned and suggested for different ailments.
Some aromatherapy essences
BERGAMOT Antiseptic,
Va y 1"" '-vcC<r6 antldepressant-
p. c:.Of c '" Iv uplifting and" refreshlng
Helps: depresslon,
bronchltls. sare
throat, digestive
problems
Because there are many aromatherapy essences, same af which are
verI expensive. wejhave selected a basic group that has a wide range
af effects. As yau become mare familiar'with the essences yau can
gradually add ta yaur collectian.
21
CAMOMILE Sedative - Gilmlng, Helps: aching muscles.
t <1Sftr,refreshing and headaches. menstrual
relaxing palns. Inflammations,( stress. digestive
problems
CARDAMOM Antiseptic. tonic - Helps: ease wind and
1\ VI '<;()C' ro.. refreshing dlgestive problems,
palnful jolnts, nausea.
headaches. general
debilityEUCALYPTUS Antiseptic - head- Helps: coughs, colds,
cleanng, stlmulating bronchitls. achlngmuscles
FENNEL Diuretic, laxative, Helps: ease wind and /)/! tonic dlgestive problems,
l VI, YfI{ vi colic. constipation.
"Lbronchitis
LAVENDER Antidepressant, Helps: depression.
(!'va",':/. ,,; antiseptic. sedative - Insomnia, flatulence.
refreshing and indigestion. asthma,
relaxing bronchitls. menstrual
pains, skin problems
MARJORAM Sedative. antiseptic - Helps: muscular pains.
f. fw' warmingand digestive problems.
VY) l' rq V1 strengthening painful joints, sinus
congestlon
MELlSSA Antidepressant- Helps: headaches.
upliftlng and mlgralne, menstrual
refreshlng pains. lowers high
blood pressure
ROSEMARY Antiseptic- Helps: headaches,
(ofh> y,;'" refreshing and mlgralne. colds.
stimulating bronchitis. muscular
palns
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 17/37
BASIC STROKES
In massage, the whole range of different strokes falI into faur maingroups: light gliding strokes; medium depth strokes; deep tissue,or friction strokes; and percussion. Once you have mastered these,you caD begin to improvise and use them in a variety of differentways and combinations, developing your own personal style.Before using the massage strokes on a partner, practice them onyour legs, so that you have game idea of how they feel and whattheir effects are. Make sure you are warm enough and sittingcomfortably, and spend a few minutes centring yourself before youstart (see p.19). Work very slowly at first and keep your awarenessboth in your hands and in the sensations you are receiving. Try toput your whole body behind your movements, not just your hands,and let them carne from your hara and pelvis. See, also, if you caDdevelop a rhythmical flow to the strokes as you practice. At adifferent time, try out the basic Shiatsu techniques (see p.27),which provide the essentials you need to learn before using Shiatsuas a healing tool.
.~
22
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 18/37
I LongoilingstrokesRestyour oiled hands on the part ofyour partner'sbody you are aboutto work with. With your hands side
by side and flngers together, glidesmoothly away from yourself,
reachlngas far as you can go. Thendivideyour hands and draw back
alongthe sldes of the limb or torso,enfoldingthe arta. Flow back to the
originalstarting position and continue
the cycle.
j
BASIC STROKES
Gliding strokes
The long, lightglidingand feathering strokes are used both atthe beginningand at the end of amassage. With them you make the
initialacquaintance witb taur
partner's bodj. As you caringlyspread the oi/,you warm and energize an area of the body prior to working mare deeply into it.
The glidingstrokes vary from light to ftrm, but should always be doneslowly and with the whole of taur hands fIowlng and moulding over
the forms of the bodj. You cancame back to these strokes at anI time during a massage. The
feathering is a long lighttrustingstroke that can cannect a whole
area - ideal for bidding farewell toa part of the body you haveJust worked with.
2 Circling
To spreadoii mort thoroughly or tostroke
andsoothe a wider arta,
makeslowbroad circleswith yourhands, usingthem simultaneously or
alternately. Work slowly and
rhythmically as you explore the
terrain of faur partner's body. Letthe circles flow into each other In
gentle spirallingmovements.
\3)
3 FeatheringRelax your hands and begin the
lightest of brushing strokes with your
flngertips, drawing faur handstoward Iau, one after the other,with this stroke, which fetis like
feathers gently caressing the skin.Use itto connect a wholearta as
youprepareto take leaveof it, or tochangeto a different stroke.
23
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 19/37
BASICSTROKES
Medium depth strokes
These moderately deep strokeswork mare directly with themuscle masses. Sometimes circular,
sometlmes back and forth, theyhelp to stimulare the circulation,
which assistsin clearingwaste products mare quickly from the
muscles. They are also relaxing.Use a fair/ybo/d and generousapproach. a//owingyourbody to
rock gent/y behind the kneading, pu/lingor wringing./f you let the
movements came from your pe/visrather than shoulders and arms lt
willbe less tiringfor you and mareeffective for your partner.
2 Pulling
Wlth one hand over the far side of
the torso or of a limb, as shownright, slowly puII upward, lifting themuscle firmly as faur hand follows
the curve of the part and gentlybreaks contact. Before the contact IS
broken, start pulling a Iittle further
on wlth faur other hand. Let faur
hands puii in a flowing movement,
overlapping as they travel along.
,
( G)
I Kneading
Use the whole of faur hand to graspand lift a bunch of flesh or muscle In
a circular squeezing motion. Work
faur hands alternately with a rocklng
rhythmical movement, veri much .
Ilke kneading dough. Your hands canmaintain a constant contact wlth the
skin while dolng this stroke.
(
(1)
3 Wringing
Kneeling beslde faur partner, wlth
faur hands cupped over a limb, as
shown left, slide the fingers of onehand right over to the far side, while
the heel of faur other hand comes
down on the near side. Keeping faur
hands clase together, repeat In theopposite direction. Continue in a
steady back-and-forth movement,
wringlng either up or down the limb.
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 20/37
I Thumb pressing
Placefaur thumbs on the sort tissuenext to the bone at the edge of a
joint. Keeping faur arms straight,
slowly lean forward from faur hipsso that faur body weight builds up agradual pressure on faur thumbso
Hold, release, then move faur
thumbs a little and repeat. Continueto press aii around the joint.
~,....
_
\"
"k
,,
.,
<\
,
'",
'
,
~
" .
. ~"""""'...
~ ,
."
'
,,,
" ' ""'"-"'o .
~;,;" ".~ J . .
~,'.." " , "
,
",
.
,
'
,
"~"""",
-, .01.~, " "'~~--J{'- "' ,.
~~
'"
2 Finger friction
With faur flngers in the sort tlssue
between the bones of a joint, as
shown right, apply fairly deep
pressure to penetrate to the deeper
structures within, and rotate faurflngertips as you do sa. Circling on
the skin rather than sliding over It,try
to focus faur movement at a deeperlevel below the surface. Move aii
around the joint in this way.
\
,---
"
j'
.);/}'
~
BASICSTROKj
Deep tissue or friction strokesThe aim of these strokes isto
penetrare into the deeper layersof musc!es, into the connections of
tendons and Itgaments to bonesand around joints. Thumbs and fingers are most commonly used for the friction strokes. Thoughappearing to circ!eor slide on theskin surface. they actualiipush inand direct pressure to the deeper levels below. The heel-of-the-
hands stroke is a broader deep-tissue movement with quite a lot of
power behind it Go steadily and slowly. always staying veri present
Never continue beyond the painthreshold.
t "..
,'",..~
, I
.11'... . I '
,",i$
, 'frJ1""" \
L
\'
~1'\...~ " /' (.- -
~ t, #'
."1~,
'
. '~"",:_,,-..~'rI r"
I I
t
.;r 7"
"
3 Deep pressure with heel of hand
With the heels of faur hands
pressing into the flesh, as shown left,
push slowly and flrmly away from
Iau, one hand behind the other.
Create a deep rhythmical movement
in which you alternately push away,
lift off and come down again with theheel of one hand behind that of the
hand in front.
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 21/37
BASICSTROKES
Percussion strokes
This group of pounding or
drumming strokes stimulates theskin and circulation and can relax
tlght muscles. But because of the
vigorous and noisy nature of these
movements they are often mareappropriate if you want faur
massage to be stimulating rather
than relaxing. You will need to
experiment and decide this for
yourself Before beginning, shake
faur hands up and down for a few
moments to relax faur wnsts. The
blows themselves are Ilght and
bouncy - as if you are striklng arubber baii. Don 't use percussion
strokes on the spine or any other
protruding bony area.
2 Cupping
With faur fingers fairly straight, cup
faur hands, as shown below, closing
the sides with faur thumbs, andbegin to do the same brisk and
rhythmically alternating sequence of strokes descnbed In Step 1.The
posltion of the hand creates a slightvacuum with each blow, which
results In a rather laud clapping noiseon the skin.
26
I Hacking
With the first three fingers of eachhand together and faur little ones
slightlyapart to act as shock absorbers, start a rapid up-and-
down movement, keeping faurwrists relaxed. Practice inthe air,
then let faur hands come down ina
series of light quick blows, travelling
up and down along muscled areas.
3 Plucking
Gently pluck small portions of fleshbetween thumbs and fingers, as
shown above, liftingand letting them
slip from between faur fingers in
quick succession.
------ -,~~
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 22/37
'1'" IIt
~~, J
r J "
I Shiatsu "Dragon's mouth"
technique
Extend faur thumbs and forefingersto stretch the connecting skin,
Holding this shape place both handsover one of faur partner's arms or
legs, and apply pressure down
through this part of faur hands,keeping faur arms straight andfingers and shoulders relaxed. You
can also use this technique on the
back of the neck (see Step 3, pA8).
2 Shiatsu palm and heel-of-hand
pressure
Rest the palms of faur hands on
faur partner's body, as shownbelow, and apply pressure as in
Step 1.Lean into faur hands to
increase the pressure. Far mareprecision af pressure, focus faur
body weight thraugh the heels af
faur hands, while still keeping therest af faur hands in saft contact
with yaur partner's bady.
."
, I
8iiiiiiiii - -1
BASICSTROKE:
Basic techniques: ShiatsuThe applicatian af pressure and
stretching backed up by suppart farms the basis far mast af the
techniques used in Shiatsu. Yau
crea te variety by using different
parts af faur bady. We shaw
three commanly used methads.
Keep faur shaulders relaxed, and
faur knees apart far stability. Facus
an using faur bady weight in a
controlled yet relaxed way, letting
mavements come from faur hara.Yau shauld apply pressure as yau
bath exhale. Keep bath hands in
contact with faur partner - if ane
hand is active, let the ather, the"mather hand", rest an the bady.
Far clarity we have shawn thereceiver naked. but Shlatsu IS
narmally dane clathed.
-- " , I
I
l'
1.,"-
,
3 Shiatsu thumb pressure
Placethe pads of faur thumbs on
faur partner's bady, as shawnabave, faur fingers spread and
resting there lightlyta balance yau
and ta reassure faur partner. Slowly
lean faur body weight aver faurthumbs ta increase the pressure.
Keep faur arms straight, but netrigid. Build up pressure gradually,hold then release.
27
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 23/37
COMMON AILMENTS
This section consists of a series of strokes and techniques that canhelp bring comfort and healing to a variety of common ailments.
Most of the techniques shown are massage strokes, but where wefeel that they are especially effective, we have also included some
Shiatsu techniques. The body chart on pages 30 and 31 will helpyou to locate specific problems and lead you to the respectivetreatment, where you can try the strokes suggested. It is a goodidea to start by practicing the whole body massage (see pp.32-43)as this will familiarize you with the basic strokes and accustom youto using your own body correctly.
When working on the floor and moving aratind your partnerstay aware of your own posture and be careful not to jolt him or
her. Be stire to work in positions that are comfortable to you, asany discomfort in your own body will be transmitted to yourpartner. It may be worth investing in a table (see p.18), as thismakes it easier to move freely aratind your partner.
Always begin by centring and then making a gentle contact with
your partner's body (see pp.19-20), before starting to work slowlyand sensitively with the strokes. Pleasure is conducive to healing,and a caring touch gives both encouragement and reassurance.
When you move on to strokes and techniques for ailments inspecific parts of the body you should always begin with the basic
oiling stroke for that part of the body, unless you are doing Shiatsuor clothed massage, when of course you won't be using oiI. InShiatsu you can begin by briefly making contact to allow the bodyto open to your touch before beginning the technique.
A certain degree of pain can feel welcome during a massage,especially when treating stiff or tense muscles. BUl you shouldalways let pain be a guideline and never exceed your partner's painthreshold. Encourage your partner to tell you what feels parti cu-larly helpful and to let you know immediately if anything you dofeels too tender. If any aches and pains are severe or persist in spite
of the massage, encourage your partner to consult a doctor. Thisbook is not intended to help you to diagnose ailments or offerinstant "cures". You should only treat ailments that are not seriousor those that have already been professionally diagnosed, andbefore beginning any of the following treatments you should readthe advice on pages 90 to 93, on arthritis, sprains, strains and timeswhen you should not massage. If you can bear these simple pointsin fiind, caring touch can provide many physical and psycholo-gical benefits and help to mobilize your partner's own healingenergies toward a quicker recovery.
28
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 24/37
Where does it hurt?
T O make it easier for you to find
the relevant strokes and technlques, allments are grouped
under the part of the body chiefly
affected. The parts of the body run
in a sequence starting at the head
and working down the body to the
legs and feet.
Head (see pp.44-S/)Headache
SinuscongestlonColds
1
Chest (see pp. 60-3)
Coughs, bronchitlsAsthma
1
1
r~I
Stomach/belly
(see pp.68-73)
IndlgestlonNausea
ConstlpatlonFlatulence
Menstrual paln
~
Feet (see pp.84-9)
Spralns and stralnsArthntls
CrampTired feet
30
Shoulders (see pp.S2-9)Shoulder stiffnessArthntls
Strainsand sprains
Arms (see pp.64-7)Arm ache
Strains and sprainsArthntls
Tennis elbow
Cramp
~, r
Hip joints (see pp.74-83)Arthntls
Aches and pains
j
"..~
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 25/37
Neck (see pp.52-9)Neck stiffness
Arthritls
Stralns and spralns
Midand lower back
(see pp.74-83)Mid backache
Lower backache
Sciatica
Legs(see pp.84-9)
LegacheCrampKneeache
Sprainsand strainsArthntls
,111 -'
1-
I
1..
i'
r
~t
I~
y~ , !~
'~ J
\ ,
~f,~,
~l
t~
~
J
f \
.'
COMMON AILMENTS
Whole body (see pp.32-43)AnxietyDepresslonStress
FatigueInsomnia
l-I Upper back (see pp.52-9)
Coughs, colds, bronchial complalntsUpper backache
Hands (see pp.64-7)
Writer's cramp
Stralns and sprainsArthritls
31
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 26/37
WHOLE BODY
A whole body massage can be a wonderfully nourishing andrelaxing experience, good for body and SOliI.The overall benefits
of massage, such as improved circulation, soothed nerves andrelaxed muscles, and the general sense of well-being that results,make it agreat way to maintain good health. Massaging the entirebody also enhances body awareness, giving us a mare completebody image and making us feel mare whole. When we do succumbto the stresses and strains of life, then often a massage can help torestore the harmony that we have lost. The following sequence,which should take abolit Oilehour, takes you step by step throughthe whole body. Il is just Oilepossible way of doing a massage. Asyou become mare familiar with the strokes and with givingmassage you will develop your own sequences and discover many
other techniques. Stay aware with your hands, and use them to"listen" to your partner's body. See ifyou can put your whole bodybehind your movements, and let them carne from your ham (seep'.19) and pelvis. Try, also, to regard the massage as a kind of dance or a piece of music. As you go, flow from Oile part of thebody to another and develop your own natural rhythm.
32
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 27/37
Insomnia, fatigue, anxietyand
depression
Mental and physical over-activity
can lead to any or aii of these complaints. They are aur body's
Hwarning signals H.A caring massage,combined with essential olls, can
supply the relaXflJg space that is
needed. For insomnia you can use
camomile essence (see p.21), for
fatigue use bergamot and for
anxiety and mild depression use
lavender. Before starting the
massage, read the section on
contraindications (see p. 93).
Caution: If you have deep
depression or anxiety you should
consult taur doctor.
'
",-.."f;.'"
""...--
.""""",',-," * - -
2 Sliding up curve of shoulder
Chaase the shaulder appasite ta the
way in which faur partner is facing,
as shawn right. and glide ane hand
slawly acrass her upper back, then
alang the curve af shaulder and neck
up ta the base af her skull and aff at
the hairline. Let faur ather hand
follaw behind, alternating faur hands
in a continuai rhythmic mavement.
j ~'=,-' ' ~'"..
"',
\
\ ," ,
, \ \ \("! ""
,
'
,
r",
'-
"')
WHOLE BODY
I Spreading oii on back
With faur partner Iying an her front.
kneel at her head, aii faur hands andlet them rest an the centre af her
upper back. Glide dawn alangside
her spine with faur fingers tagetherand hands relaxed. Ga farward fram
faur hips, nat just faur shaulders, At
the end af faur reach divide faur
hands and glide back up her sides.
Repeat several times.
/
~"'~
\
) /'
/ ,
'~' '
,/ II J
l'/r'/ -. ..., ,p'"
1
:1 I it(.-
~I, A-
-\ I '~J.",~I tiV
&' "
;...<
/
('/ A/
;- /
"-',
3 Working shoulder in strips
Place faur thumbs an the side af
faur partner's neck, faur fingers
resting an her back, as shawn left.
Naw glide faur thumbs alang theshaulder, in the channel between
bane and muscle, and aut taward
, the shaulder jaint. Repeat. but each
time wark a little hlgher, cavering
the shaulder tap in strips, Help faur
partner ta turn her head and repeat
from Step 2 an the ather side.
\
33
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 28/37
COMMON AILMENTS
4 Oiling buttocks
Sit at one of faur partner's sldes
facing up toward her head. OI faurhands and let them carne to rest on
the sacrum (base of spine). Nowglide up the centre of the lower back
and circle faur hands out and downto the sides of the body, draw back across the hips and circle around thebuttocks and back to the sacrum.
Repeat thls stroke several tlmes.
5 Circlinglower back
Stillfacing up toward faur partner'shead, begin to make counter-
clockwise circles with faur righthand around the lower back while
faur left hand makes clockwise
circles. Allow both to overlap. Applymare pressure as you puii in towardthe centre of her back and down
toward the buttocks. Let faur handsmove slowly.
34
" ,
6 Kneading buttocks and sides
Turn to face across faur partner'sside and reach over to the oppositebuttock. With both hands, begin toknead the muscles with flrm
generous squeezing and lifting
strokes. Continue kneading right upthe side of the body to the shoulder
and back down again. Repeat on theother side.
---1.
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 29/37
7 Oiling backsof legs
Sitor kneelat one of faur partner's
feet and rest faur oiled hands at thebackof her ankle and lower calf.
Then glidlng slowly up the leg to the
tor of her thigh, dlvide faur hands,
one branching out around the hipjoint and the other down the inside
of the thigh. A void golng too clase to
the genltals. Then, with both hands
enfolding her leg, draw right downto the foot across the sale and off at
the toes. Repeat.
Caution: Avoid using ani of the leg
strokes on varicose veins (see p.93).
J
"
.~
9 Wringing down back of leg
Move around to kneel beside faurpartner's thigh and rest both faur
handsat the tor of the thigh. Then
wring faur hands slowly and fîrmly
back and forth in opposite directions
(see p.24), stretching the tissue in
between them. Let each of faur
hands simultaneously touch the work
surface on either side of the leg
before wringing across again. Move
down the leg to the ankle.
WHOLEBODY
8 "Draining" back of leg
With both hands cupped, start an
alternating stroke that pushes slowly
up the back of the whole leg from
ankle to thigh. Keep aii faur flngers
in contact with the sides of the leg,and let faur hands glide upward In a
series of rhythmical strokes. Check
with faur partner for pressure and
make sure you "drain" both back and
sides of the thigh thoroughly.
35
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 30/37
COMMON AILMENTS
10 Lifting lower legSit or kneel facing sideways on to
your partner's leg and, with one
hand Just above the back of her
knee, lift the lower leg with the other
hand to a vertical position.
.'
\ g, .,'" '
" """,
'\,
I I Loosening ankle joint
Using both your fingers and thumbs,start to work with slow sensitive
strokes on either side of the ankle, as
shown below, pushing into the sorttissue between the bones with small
stroking and circling movements.
Stay focused, and travel right around
the joint in this way.
.,..:;x ,'.
",
--- _.~ ~.~~
~-)..u::.i..""";!'.~~.",;~' ,
~"'\
36
"'.
l'i1."
/";/' ,
!~
l
(
t
'-'F"" ."' .'::::iK ..
) ~"
~U~ 'l '
"
""""""-.
,r-
u.
~<t
" .1-4' "
..' 'ti
. '
f
.""-
,&>,.10
12ThumbingsaleClaspboth handsaround the foot,asshown above, and let your thumbs
rest on the sale, Using your thumbs,push and slowly circle aIIthe way
along the sale from the heel to the
toes, exploring every hilland hollow
as you go. Repeat from Step 7 onthe other leg.
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 31/37
WHOLE BODY
13 Neck and shoulder cyele
Ask your partner to turn over, andkneel at her head. Turn her head to
rest on one of your cupped hands,
her cheek upward and her chin
toward her collar bone. Let your
free hand rest on the upper chest,
flngers toward the centre, heel of
the hand facing out toward the
shoulder. Draw slowly out toward
the shoulder joint and curve yourhand around It . .
. . .then rotate your hand 50 that
your flngers point down toward the
centre of your partner's chest again,
and slide your whole hand down, as
shown nght, into the "V" shape made
where the collar bone joins the longneck muscle, and then on to the
chest. Avold the throat. Then repeat
the whole cycle several times. Turn
your partner's head and work thesequence on the other side.
. . . then, with a tlrm slow pressure
push in with the flats of your flngers
along the curve of shoulder and
neck, as shown left, drawing your
hand slowly right up the back of theneck to the base of her skull. Let
your flngers slide along the rim of
bone until anii the tips are Incontact. . .
,,/
37
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 32/37
COMMON AILMENTS
i
/ t4 Strokingforehead
Sit at faur partner's head and rest
faur thumbs on the centre of herforehead. Now with faur hands
supporting the sides of the head,slowly draw faur thumbs away fromthe centre, as shown Iert, to the
hairline, and off. Repeat this strokeseveral times,
/'
\,
....~ }
~("
I ./if'f' i.,N j'k,p~ ,.0,
"","
15 Massaging cheeksWith the heels of both faur hands
resting on the cheeks clase to and on
either side of the nose, and faur
fingers pointing down toward the
ears, slide faur hands slowly out
across the sides of the face until you
reach the ears, as shown right.
I '
~' . \'"
~,""'>,
l A. "~
I -
16 Stretching and squeezing ears
Now gently grasp the ears between
fingers and thumbs and stretch them
slightly outward and downward.
Then spend some time squeezing
and massaging the ears, exploring aIIthe little crannies and crevices, asshown Iert.
!. ~~
I'~ \~I
,<f1""
17Clearingalongjaw bone
Gently squeeze the tip ofthe chinwith faur thumbs and fingers and
then slowly draw them out along the jaw bone ina longfirmstroke,tracing the whole length of the rim of
the bone to the ears, as shown right.
,~i
;t(~1 ,' .~
,
~: t', .;c""
""
,"
"",
'
~-
,
"""
,,
; ': ~ ~,ii:.,.
,
"
"'-<
,
'
\ \ t-",~:;';.,l
,,~ ~ "
~",.,"':'..'".,
38
-
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 33/37
WHOLE BO(
~"
18 Oiling arm with glidingstrokj
Sit or kneel by faur partner's har
facing up her arm. Oii faur hand!
and, keeping faur flngers togethe
on the centre of her arm, glide I
upward to her shoulder, Here, c~faur outer hand around the jointand faur inner hand down towarj
the armpit. Then enfold the arm ~both hands and draw right backtathe wrist. across the hand andoff.
Repeat a few times,
"'...-,
'~ .\ "
~~ ~~'. :--:IL... ~ ~
::1":'~'~""~
;'\
;~~, \
.>\ ~"
-"""'.~"
..-'"",
20 Spreading thumbs down arm
Claspfaur partner's upper arm withboth hands,faur thumbs together inthe centre. Squeezingwith faurwhole hand, draw faur thumbs
outward to spread the flesh, Nowslidea littleway down and bringfaur thumbs together again to
squeeze out once mare, Continuelike thisaIIthe way down the arm tothe wrist.
)..,....., ('00,
>',
}
19 "Draining" arm
With her palm facing upward, hold
one of faur partner's wrists, and
with faur free hand begin to
squeeze her arm between faur
thumb and flngers aii the way along
from the wrist as far as you can
reach, Break contact at the tor and
start at the wrist again, Try to cover
a different strip each time,
'\
""
"'- \,.)"'"~
"-- ~' ", .r
. "'-li,:',. ,.,..,t;:. "
,~"'~,~ "
//
"'""
-. ,..4'7
39
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 34/37
COMMON AILMENTS
-
23 Stretching fingers
Hold faur partner's hand palmdawnward in ane hand, as shawn
right. Naw take hald af ane af her
flngers at the paint where it jains an
ta her hand and, squeezing the sides
flrmly, slide slawly dawn the flnger,stretching lt as yau ga. Let the
pressure ease aff as yau reach the
tip and slide aff. Repeat an each
flnger and alsa the thumb. Repeat
from Step I8 an the ather slde.
40
21 Thumbing an palm
With faur partner's palm facing
upward, lifther hand and wark an itwith faur thumbs, making slaw
c!reles and squeezing and presslng
inta the whole af the palm area.
22 SpreadingpalmsandfingersInterlack faur flngers between faur
partner's, as shawn left, then gently
apen aut the hand, spreading and
stretching bath the palm and flngers.Ask faur partner ta let yau knawwhen the stretch feels enaugh.
"
#
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 35/37
$
25 Pulling up side of ribsStart with one hand on the base of
one side of your partner's ribcage.
Gltde up the side of the ribs, and on
up the front of the chest. Let both
your hands follow each other in thls
flowing stroke, each tlme starting
higher up. Final!y, puii up the side ofthe torso beneath the breast to the
armpit. Repeat on the other side.
WHOLE BODY
24 Oiling torso with gliding strokes
Sit or kneel at your partner's head
and let your oiled hands float gently
down to rest on her upper chest.
With your hands together glide
slowly down the centre of the body,
divide your hands, then glide back up
the sides and back to where you
started. Repeat. (When working on
the front of the torso, work around
the breasts, not directiI on them.)
~, '
26 Circling around belly
Moving to your partner's slde, letboth hands come to rest verI gently
on the abdomen and pause there for
a moment or two. Then, using both
your hands, start to make slow,
broad circling movements in a
clockwise direction. One of your
hands remains constantly on the
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 36/37
COMMON AILMENTS
27 OilinglegswithglidingstrokesKneel at faur partner's feet andplace faur oiled hands on the front
of her leg at the ankle. With faur
fingers together in the centre, glide
up the leg to the tap of the thigh anddivide faur hands outward, lettingone go around the hip joint and theother curve down the inside of the
thigh. Then enfold her leg and drawright down to the foot and off at the
toes. Repeat.
28 "Draining"legWith faur fingersand thumbscurved over the leg in a "V"shape,
push upward with alternatingstrokes, pressing the muscles oneither SIde of the shin bone, around
the knee joint, and along the sides
and front of the thigh nght to the tapof the leg.
42
29 Enfoldingfoot
Place one of faur hands on faurpartner's sale and the other on the
tap of her foot. Now slide faur
hands in a warm enfolding strokeslowly along tap and bottom until
faur fingertips slide off the tlpS of her toes. Repeat a few times and
then move to the other leg andrepeat the whole sequence fromStep 27.
8/12/2019 cartede masaj intregul corp
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/cartede-masaj-intregul-corp 37/37
WHOLE BODY
Connecting
At the end of a massage it always
feels good to the receiver to havesome long fIowingstrokes that link
together aiithe parts of the body
and give a sense of wholeness.Keep faur touch light,but don 'tskip littlebits as this willdetract from the sense of completeness. Also, make sure that you travel tothe veri ends of the extremities of
faur partner's body. Another wayof connecting IS to linkup ani two
parts of the body faur hands feeldrawn ta. Finally,slowly break contact, gently cover faur partner with a largewarm towel, and leave
her to rest and enjoy the feeling of relaxation for a while.
2 Connecting strokes
Using middle and ring fingers of each
hand, rest them on faur partner's
forehead. Then glide over the tap ofher head, down the back of her
neck, along the shoulders, down the
arms to the fingertlps and off. Return
to the forehead and repeat, butfrom the back of her neck come
around to the front of the upperchest and then glide down, dividing
at the belly and travelling down the
legsto the tips of the toes and off.
I Connecting two parts
Sitting or kneeling at faur partner'sside, let one of faur hands carne to
rest lightly on the belly and the other
an the forehead. With faur eyes
closed Just stai quietly in contact as
you link body and head. Focus on
faur hands and the rhythm of faur
partner's breath. After a time, veri
slowly take faur hands away.