How to learn massage yourself: preparation of a workplace?
Only with the first, inexperienced look it seems that it is easy and easy to learn massage. Nothing of the sort, rather the reverse is difficult physical and psychological work, when the masseur is obliged to approach his work in a good emotional state and be physically ready for a prolonged load on his hands and spine.
Regardless of what type of massage you want to learn, there are general tips that you should take first. One of the most important is the preparation of the workplace.
Preparation of the workplace:
- Choose in your apartment or house a room where the warmest is (at least 22 C). Temperature plays an important role for your client's comfort, because it will be completely naked, which means that at the slightest signs of cooling, muscle tone and tension on the body can increase, which should be avoided by all means;
- An ordinary bed or sofa, closely pressed against the wall or with a high back - not the places where professionals conduct sessions. There are special massage tables with a hole for the head, upholstered with soft material for comfort. Such a table is placed in the center of the room so that access to the client's body is available from all sides;
- The masseur is to some extent a psychologist. It is extremely important to create an entourage of peace and relaxation in the massage room. To do this, you should always have a tape recorder with classical or other relaxing music. Many people use scented candles, unusual lighting;
How to learn a professional massage: preparing materials and yourself
Patience, attention to detail, especially in terms of physical exertion on your body - important and often decisive factors of a person who wants to learn how to massage yourself.
Preparation of materials:
- Massage oil is an integral part of every procedure. Take his choice with all responsibility and pay attention to the origin of the product. The oil should be 100% natural, contain vitamins and other useful trace elements, as well as fats for better slip of hands on the body;
- Scented candles, music, a special couch, a pair of clean towels and antibacterial soap.
Preparation of the masseur:
- Save your own energy, do not perform unnecessary movements. If the reception can be done only by one part of the body (with the hand, with the fingers, etc.), do not use the others.
- Cut your nails, warm your hands, remove excess items (rings, watches). At the beginning of any kind of massage the palms of the hands should remain dry and warm.
- Take a comfortable working posture. Do not need to reach for a place on the client's body with an uncomfortable position, when it is enough to move to the other end of the table.
Video - training for professional massage
Describe techniques and techniques in words - an ungrateful and empty thing, especially if the student has never encountered this before. In the network there is an excellent video of how to learn how to do a massage with a detailed description of movements and explanations.
In order to get as close as possible to professionals, follow the tips above and you will surely learn how to massage yourself, delighting loved ones and loved ones. In addition, after some time, necessary for practice, it is quite possible to earn a living, because the payment for this hard work is worthy.