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Massage is the physical manipulation of the bodies soft tissue and has been performed for over 2000 years.
This dvd is narrated by Peter Carvell and shows you all you need to know to do a basic Full Body Massage.
The Full Body Massage is produced in sections and starts with the client lying on her back.
- The sections covered are:
- the arms and hands
- the chest, neck and shoulders
- the feet and leg fronts
- the abdominals
- the backs of the legs
- the back and neck
- the buttocks
In the dvd you are introduced to the following techniques:
- effleurage
- knuckling
- coining
- friction moves
- thumb circles
- fanning
- thumb zigzags
- kneading
- tracking
- wringing
- cutting
- hacking
- slapping
- chick picks
- cupping
- pounding
In the tools section there is an explanation of contraindications ( when to do or not to do a massage ) and other advice with regards to towells, oil etc.
This dvd is part of the Learn How to Massage range available in NTSC ( USA ) and PAL ( Europe ) formats, which consists:
- Indian Head Massage – 845029079442 and 845029059963
- Facial Massage – 845029079640 and 845029060129
- Back and Neck Massage – 845029080004 and 845029060617
- Full Body Massage – 845029079558 and 845029059925
Why not buy them all as a set!
Indian Head Massage is based on the Ayurvedic system of healing and has been around for at least 1000 years.
The aim of the massage is to release the accumulated stress in the muscles,
joints and tissue of the shoulders, neck, face and head.
It is good for the relief of:
- sinusitus
- migraine
- headaches
- fatigue
- insomnia
- tension
- stress
Cher Araujo does the introduction and discusses:
- where Indian Head Massage comes from
- why it is good for you
- the contraindications ( when to do or not to do )
- how often to have a head massage
- what you need for the massage
- how do you prepare a client
Claire Bester then narrates and performs the massage.
In the 28 minute dvd Claire introduces you to the following techniques:
- palm roll
- brisk hand rub
- clapping
- smoothing out
- neck slide
- hacking
- thumb extensions
- pull backs
- figure skating
- plucking
- combing
This dvd is part of the Learn How to Massage range available in NTSC ( USA ) and PAL ( Europe ) formats, which consists:
- Indian Head Massage – 845029079442 and 845029059963
- Facial Massage – 845029079640 and 845029060129
- Back and Neck Massage – 845029080004 and 845029060617
- Full Body Massage – 845029079558 and 845029059925
Why not buy them all as a set!