Body and Mind Series » Massage http://bodyandmindseries.com Information on looking after your body and mind Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:18:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Learn to massage – Full body massage http://bodyandmindseries.com/learn-to-massage-full-body-massage/ http://bodyandmindseries.com/learn-to-massage-full-body-massage/#comments Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:51:25 +0000 David http://bodyandmindseries.com/products/?p=14 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:

Why not buy them all as a set!

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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:

Why not buy them all as a set!

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Facial Massage has become more popular in the western world with people looking to:

  • alleviate stress and anxiety
  • improve facial skin and muscle tone
  • relieve tension and headaches
  • relax facial and eye muscles
  • improve overall physical and mental relaxation

Madri Cilliers narrates this 31 minute dvd and goes through:

  • what is a facial massage
  • what do you need for the massage
  • how do you prepare someone for the massage
  • the actual massage

In the dvd you are introduced to the following techniques:

  • effleurage
  • fanning
  • zigzag friction
  • knuckling
  • kneading
  • slapping
  • prayer movement

This dvd is part of the Learn How to Massage range available in NTSC ( USA ) and PAL ( Europe ) formats, which consists:

Why not buy them all as a set!

]]> http://bodyandmindseries.com/learn-to-massage-facial-massage/feed/ 0 Learn back, neck and shoulders massage http://bodyandmindseries.com/learn-back-neck-and-shoulders-massage/ http://bodyandmindseries.com/learn-back-neck-and-shoulders-massage/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:14:01 +0000 David http://bodyandmindseries.com/products/?p=7 Have you ever wondered how to give a massage?

Well this dvd will show you how to perform a back, neck and shoulder massage and also let you know when not to.

It would be good for people wanting to give friends and family massages or others that may be considering a career as a masseur.

The 48 minute back and neck massage dvd ( 845029003003 ) presented and commentated by Peter Carvell with Wouter and Madri Cilliers, includes:

  • Tools and preparation
  • Warm up
  • Lower back
  • Spine and upper back
  • Neck and shoulders
  • Closing routine
  • and a surprise bonus

This dvd also covers another important area, contraindications.

These are things to look out for before you give a massage and may mean that you should not give a massage to that person.

The Pilates for Back Pain ( 845029004062 ) and Stretch for Back Pain ( 845029004444 ) dvd’s compliment this dvd well.

Check out your options in the dropdown below.

Back and Neck Massage options

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This is a physical dvd product in PAL region 0 format, not a download and its Universal Product Code is 845029003003 owned by BodyandMindSeries.com

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