ABOUT
THE TREATMENT
A complete aromatherapy massage takes just under an hour
from to toe It is important to find out before massage about physical aches and
pains, in particular back injuries, recent operations or whether the person you
are massaging is in an emotional state of mind at the time.
GIVING
THE MASSAGE:
Make
sure you have read through the step by step instructions several time to
familiarize yourself with the sequence, you don’t want to keep stopping the
refer to the book.
Try
to the movements on parts of your own body to get sense of how the strokes
should feel and how much pressure to use.
Massage
movements should be slow and gentle to help relaxation and eliminate tension
which tightens the muscle.
Remember
that the movements should flow into each other If you find you have missed out
a step or gone on to the wrong part of the body, don’t panic. Finish the part
you are working on before going back to it, or leave it out altogether, rather
than interrupting the flow of massage.
When
you give the massage make sure you are relaxed and comfortable, as well as the
person you are working on or you will transmit your own tensions to your
partner and it will not be an effective massage.
Try
to maintain contact with your partner body as much as possible even as you move
into a different position try keep a hand on the body.
When
massaging different parts of the body keep the arease not being worked on
covered with a large towel or blanket the heat helps the body to absorb the
oils.
APPLYING
THE OILS
Keep
the oil in an easy dispenser or bowl so you don’t have to warry about lids
during the massage.
But
keep the oil covered in some way as essential oils will quickly evaporate.
Always
warm your hands before applying oils some therapists recommend warming the oil
in your hands before applying it is to the body as a courtesy to the recipient
others advise against this on the ground that it hastens evaporation of the
essential oil and that the oil takes on your own energy rather than your partners
If
the part of the body you are working on is particularly hairy or the skin is
very dry you will need to apply more oil.
Keep
your touch light and sensitive remember that your hands are main channel of
communication.