Video: The Perfect Massage. Learn to give a mind-blowing rubdown. (You can both thank us later). Thursday, September 8, 2011 Nothing says “I’m a keeper” like a well-executed massage. The problem? After a few thumb jabs and some lackluster squeezing, most of us run out of steam. So we asked Equinox Master Therapist Kelly Burgess how to rub someone the right way. Watch the video for her top techniques and study up with detailed explanations below. 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.”
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MORE: The Spirit Junkie’s Secret to Loving Your Body MediDating is a series of love meditations to help you release all those fears about winding up sad and alone with a growing collection of cats. It’s about making peace with yourself and learning to love your life before you go looking for love. “The romantic areas of our lives can often be the most anxious and uncomfortable areas,” says Bernstein.
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