Art Inspiration. Fine Art Photography & Prints. Lady Fox. Book Of Art. January 18th, 2011 Books of Art by Isaac Salazar, a simple idea well executed. found at ffffound. What love looks like... Video: The Perfect Massage. Learn to give a mind-blowing rubdown. (You can both thank us later). Thursday, September 08, 2011 | Nothing says “I’m a keeper” like a well-executed massage. The problem? The Set-UpHow do massage therapists manage to go all day without aching hands? Kneading Probably the most quintessential massage technique, you’ll rotate your thumbs and fingers simultaneously in circular movements. Squeezing“The muscles on either side of your shoulders are notorious for carrying stress,” says Burgess, “so you want to give this area some attention.”
PercussionEssentially a hand chop, this technique is a good closer after you’ve worked a particular section of the body. CompressionThis is essentially just using the palm of your hand or forearm to lean into a muscle group. Stroking Great for smaller areas such as the back of the neck or arms, stroking is a more superficial technique. Effleurage These long, gliding strokes are also very superficial, but feel amazing. Video by Project Dstllry.