Massage

Learn How To Give Massage With These Tips

By Maria!

There are many kinds of massages, but massages usually have one basic underlying premise and that is to use the hands or fingers to gently break up knots in the muscles and tendons.

If you want to help someone relax, you can easily learn how to give a massage in just a few steps.

In fact, if you know how to give a massage you can also use this to ease yourself of tension and stress, or teach someone how to do a massage the way you like.

Here are a few basic steps in learning how to give a massage to someone:

1. Ask the person to lie down on their stomach on a flat and smooth surface where they are comfortable in, such as a bed.
2. Ask the person what type of lubricant they prefer. Popular choices include lavender oil for relaxation, or mentholated oil for those who are experiencing severe muscle aches and pains.
3. The main spots you should be focusing on, when learning how to give a massage, are the neck, head, back, and shoulders. These are the areas where tension and stress[way to relieve stress] usually accumulate in the form of knots in and in between muscles.
4. The next step for you in knowing how to give a massage is by using your hands to gently massage in circular motion to both sides of the head. Use your fingers then to gently apply pressure behind the ears and around the head area for about five to ten minutes.
5. Use your thumb to run down from the person’s head to the top of the spine. This area in the neck should feel relieved from tension as it holds a significant amount of tension and stress. Another important thing when you are learning how to give a massage is to focus on the area beneath the skull, where it meets the neck. Tension in this area is usually the cause of headaches.
6. As you progress, you will get used to learning how to give a massage. The pressure you apply should be communicated with the person, in case at times it may be too strong or if they prefer for more pressure to be applied in a certain area.
7. From the neck, move your hands to the person’s shoulders. Focus on the use of your thumbs and index finger for each side; keeping them close to one another when learning how to give a massage. The motion used should be similar to that when you are breaking up pieces of bread. Slight pressure should be applied in these areas for about 5 minutes or until you feel you have cleared up the knots.
8. Furthermore, the next step when learning how to give a massage is to use your palms and gently glide this down to the back region. Use a gentle sliding method to go up and down, giving equal time for each area. When you reach the spine, apply very gentle pressure on each of the shoulder blades until you reach the bottom.

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		The Dead Sea: Therapeutic wonders by Maria! Rich in life-enhancing Minerals, the Dead Sea waters and mud have been acclaimed throughout the ages. This unique body of water is situated on the Syrian-African fault, a geological phenomenon that came into being some three million years ago during a great natural upheaval. Many ancient layers of mineral-rich earth were exposed. Salt water springs erupted, forming a valley and a lake 400 meters (1300 feet) below sea level, making it the lowest place on earth. An evaporation process continuing for thousands of years resulted in increased levels of Minerals and salt in the lake, which is known as theDead Sea. The composition of the Dead Sea is considered unique, containing the highest levels of magnesium, calcium, silica, sodium, and potassium in comparison to any other body of salt water in the world, including the oceans. Since ancient times, millions of people have come to the region to relax, to enjoy its beauty and to experience the healing, beautifying, and rejuvenating powers of the Dead Sea.
		Medical research and multiple studies have proved beyond all doubt the efficacy of these Minerals in treating and preventing various diseases such as psoriasis, acne, and rheumatism as well as skin protection and revitalizing effects of Minerals on the skin. As in the past, the Dead Sea continues to attract tens of thousands of visitors annually to its many resorts and treatment spa. Learn more about the Dead Sea.

The Dead Sea: how low can you go? The Dead Sea situated in eastern Israel is a unique location. At 400 meters (1,320 feet) below sea level it is the lowest place on earth. The Dead Sea is located in the Judean Desert area, a part of the Syrian - East Africa Rift Valley, flanked by the Judean mountains to the west and the Moab mountains to the east. This region enjoys sunny and dry weather through out the year. On average it has 330 full days of sunshine per year. The low altitude also has other benefits as the ultraviolet rays are filtered through three natural layers: an extra atmospheric layer, an evaporation layer that exists above The Dead Sea, and a rather thick ozone layer. Yet because the powerful sunshine it is recommended to sunbathe carefully. The Dead Sea is names so because the water, due to extensive evaporation, is extremely high in salts and mineral, and unsuitable for fish to live in. The Dead Sea is Called "Yam Hamelach" or Sea of salt in Hebrew. The high salinity of the water allows you to float upon them with no effort. Why swim when you can float? History King David, King Herod, Jesus, and John the Baptist were closely linked with The Dead Sea area. The infamous towns of Sodom and Gomorra were situated here. During the Egyptian conquest it is said that Queen Cleopatra obtained exclusive rights to build cosmetic and pharmaceutical factories in the area. The Nabateans, a desert people, sold bitumen extracted from The Dead Sea to the Egyptians for embalming their mummies. In Roman times, on the heights of Massada, a small group of rebellious Jewish zealots held out against the might of the Roman Legion until their fall. This region also attracted Greek Orthodox monks since the Byzantine era who found it a perfect place for serene meditation. Their monasteries such as Saint George in Wadi Kelt and Mar Saba in the Judean Desert are beautiful and well worth a visit. Bedouin tribes been living in this area for time uncounted and still maintain a distinct lifestyle. Although away from the physical location of The Dead Sea and now part of the library of congress in New York, the famous Dead Sea scrolls, believed to be dated from the third century B.C.E. are also a part of the history of the area. The scrolls are a body of documents describing the rich activity during that period of the second Jewish temple, and invoke intense public interest and some controversy. Spa The beneficial and medicinal properties of The Dead Sea water and mud have been known for centuries. These have been sought after since the days of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. Today many spas have been built on the shores of The Dead Sea in order to allow people to enjoy the healing properties of the mud and water. As a health spa, The Dead Sea offers patients an opportunity to treat various ailments while enjoying the kind of relaxation that strengthens the treatment. Many visitors return year after year for long-term relief.