Mood and Warmth are First Considerations in How to Give a Massage

First things first in how to give a massage. Giving a massage starts with setting the mood and
environment in which you will give the massage. As one of the intentions of massage is for the
person receiving it to relax, the place where it takes place should be quiet and restful. Calming low music playing can add to the restful atmosphere you are trying to create.

Although your first inclination may be to set up your quiet restful environment in a room within a building, don't overlook the realxing areas that might be available to you outside. This is especially true if you are an outdoorsy person. Outside near the beach where you can hear the waves rolling up on the beach or beside a babbling brook listening to the water rolling down over the rocks can help begin releases all the stress and tension you hope massage will remove from your body.

However, another important component of setting the mood and environment is to have a warm place to conduct the massage. As we relax, our heart rate slows and we begin to cool down. If oils are used, those too could cool you down. It is best to maintain a comfortably warm temperature. 70 to 75 degrees is normally consider to be the zone but you may find you like it a little warmer. Keep towels and draping sheets available and after the massage, be sure to cover yourself or whoever you are massaging to maintain a comfortable body temperature and keep the relaxation going.

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