How to Do Hot Stone Massage

How to Do Hot Stone Massage



A hot stone massage consists of warm, smooth stones being placed on key points of the human body. Such a massage relaxes the muscles which helps calm the nervous system and improve circulation. Learn the basics of this ancient practice by reading the following steps.









1


Clean your stones thoroughly before each use. Products such as Odoban will deodorize and disinfect the stones. Hospitals and massage professionals use these frequently.





2


Place the stones in a crock pot on a low setting, making sure the lid is off. Heat them for 30 minutes before using them. Check them frequently, making sure they are not burning.





3


Have your companion lie face down on a mat or massage table. Allow them to adjust the area as they see fit, for comfort. Drape their legs with a sheet to create a barrier between their skin and the stones.





4


Put a rock on the upper left leg, mid hamstring, back of knee and calf. Next, use a larger stone to massage the right leg, working your technique towards the heart area. After finishing the right leg, place several unused rocks on this leg (same positions as the left), and then remove the rocks from the left leg. Repeat the procedure (massaging the left leg) with a larger hot stone.





5


Drape your subject's lower back and gluteal area with a fresh sheet. Cover the lower back with rocks (to heat the muscles) and begin to massage the gluteal area with a large hot stone.





6


Continue by draping the entire back, placing stones on the shoulders, traps and neck. Remove the stones from your partner's lower back and massage the area with several large stones.





7


Remove the stones from the upper back and neck and begin massaging the area. Once you have completed your massage, have your partner turn over on the table.





8


Cover both legs and place stones on the upper, mid and lower thighs. Insert several thin stones in between the toes of both feet.





9


Massage the upper arms using hot stones to glide over the entire area. Drape and place stones on both pecs once you have finished massaging the arms.





10


Remove stones from the left leg and foot, following with massage and stone gliding. Repeat the procedure with the right leg and foot.





11


Complete the hot stone massage by removing stones from the pecs, following with a nice massage to the area.








Tips & Warnings










Consult your doctor prior to this treatment to check for contraindications. Generally, anyone with skin issues, receiving radiation or chemotherapy, prone to blood clots or pregnant should avoid the hot stone massage.








Make sure your stones never exceed temperatures over 125 degrees F.








Avoid placing stones on the arms, since they are difficult to position and fall off easily.



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How to Do Hip-Toe Stretching

How to Do Hip-Toe Stretching



Unlike traditional Western massage, Thai massage works with the body's energy lines and pressure points, involving stretching movements as well as pressure. The hip-toe stretch is a Thai massage technique that opens up the body from the toes through the neck, focusing mainly on the energy lines of the feet and legs.









1


Pick up her right foot, supporting it with your right hand under the heel and grasping the top of her foot with your left hand. Move your own leg underneath her leg on a diagonal to provide support as you to the hip-toe stretching.





2


Rotate his foot by moving your torso in a circular direction and allowing the foot to come with your torso. Make sure the rotation is full enough to affect his hip socket. You should see the bone moving in and out of the socket unless he's not flexible in that joint. Once you rotate a few times in one direction, rotate in the other direction.





3


Create a stretch all the way up her body to her neck by holding the top of her foot with your left hand and wrapping your fingers around her upper arch. Pull outwards on her arch while keeping her leg in the same position.





4


Open his leg fully by moving your hand to the middle of the arch and pulling. Move your hand back to the upper arch and stretch once more to fully open his leg.





5


Grasp the outside of her foot with your right hand and wrap your fingers around her upper sole, keeping your right hand on top of her foot. Turn her foot into your body, moving your torso to get a better stretch. Move your hand to the middle of her foot and stretch. Complete the stretch by moving your hand back to her upper sole and then back to the middle.





6


Stretch each of his toes individually by grabbing a toe, rotating it in both directions and then pulling it gently towards you.





7


Repeat Step 1 through Step 7 with her other leg to make sure you stretch both sides of her body equally. Symmetry is an important consideration in Thai massage, as in all other massage forms.


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How to do Henna tattoo

How to do Henna tattoo



Indian art of temporary tattoo which is also called Henna tattoo. Henna is made out of dried henna leaves which are powdered and mixed with water to a consistency to make designs on the clean skin. the natural pigment in the henna leaves has the orange tint which transfers on to the skin temporarily. this is semi permanent for about a week and fades away to nothing.

In India henna is used for various medical reasons like taking the body heat away, cracked heel repair and for its anti-fungal qualities.

you can buy henna powder from any indian stores. you ca even buy a ready made henna cones which are easy to use and mess free. I have below explained both ways of doing the tattoo.







Things You'll Need:





Henna powder (Indian stores) or ready made Henna cones.




water




Zip lock bag




cotton




tooth pick









1


Take a glass bowl and mix Henna powder and water bringing it to a consistency of whipped cream. make sure there are no lumps. Leave the mixture for half an hour to set, covering with the cling film for the mixture not to get dried up. with the ready made cones you can use it straight away.





2


take a Zip lock bag and transfer the mixture in to it and make the bag like an icing cone.





3


draw the design of your choice on the area where you want to tattoo to make the job easy. make sure the area of the skin is free from moisturizer or any other cream.





4


now take the bag with the mixture and cut an end making a very very small hole. same with the ready made cones, cut the end just big enough for the henna to come out as think as the pen mark. use the bag as an icing bag and follow the design on the skin. leave the design to be dried which takes normally 15 to 20 minutes.





5


wash it off and apply some moisturizer. you will be left with an orange tint on the skin. the color varies from skin to skin depending on the age of the henna leaves and the body heat. the color can range from very light orange tint to almost black. and again this color changes from day to day till it fades. it can get lighter to darker to lighter again.





6


Henna is a herbal tattoo so its as safe as just using a pen on your skin. however some ready made henna cones contains some chemicals ( not harsh ) to enhance the color on the skin. some people are allergic to this.





7


some people are not good at using the cone style, for those i suggest making the consistency of the mixture more liquid. take a tooth pick as this is wooden its safe. dip the tooth pick in the mixture and draw the design on the skin, like using the feather pen. which ever style you choose, it gives the same results.


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How to Do Facial Calisthenics for Headache Relief

How to Do Facial Calisthenics for Headache Relief



If you're one of the millions of people who are plagued with headaches, set aside a few minutes and try some facial calisthenics for headache relief. If you learn to control the muscles in your face and neck, even severe headaches can often be averted.









1


Relax your entire body. Sit in a darkened room and turn on some relaxing music.





2


Focus on the eye area. Relax, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. Scrunch together the muscles around your eyes, applying as much pressure as you can. Hold the scrunch for 2 to 3 seconds, and then relax. Repeat several times.





3


Close your eyes and relax your entire body for a few seconds.





4


Lower your jaw as far as possible, applying as much tension as you can. Move your lowered jaw as far to the right as possible and hold for 2 seconds. Move it back to the center and then to the left as far as possible. Repeat several times and relax.





5


End with a scalp massage. Put the pads of your second and third fingers on each side of your temple, and massage the area in a circular motion with moderate pressure. Inhale and exhale slowly as you massage. Continue massaging the area for several seconds, or as long as it feels good. Take a deep, relaxing breath before returning to your daily activities.


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How to Do Event Sports Massage

How to Do Event Sports Massage



Event massage is done at parties or gatherings where it usually consists of a table or chair and the massage lasts anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes. Read on to learn how to do event
sports
massage.









1


Understand that event sports massages are the most popular things that many people request at their gathering. It's a great way to give guests a chance to de-stress themselves for a few minutes.





2


Keep in mind that sports massage at events is good for students and employees to unwind for a few minutes.





3


Know that sports massage at events is also the time massage students practice what they learned in class on actual people.








Tips & Warnings










Clients should disclose any and all medical problems prior to getting a massage.



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How to Do Emotional Clearing

How to Do Emotional Clearing



Carrying around emotional baggage gets awfully heavy after a while. Those negative feelings can stop you from becoming the person you want to be. It could also leave you with resentments, problems trusting others and health issues. Emotional clearing is vital to live a happy life.









1


Dismiss denial. Recognize and admit that the emotional pain has caused some problems in your life. The first step in moving on is to see what you have to work on.





2


Acknowledge the way you feel about it. Whatever caused you to feel the way you do must be dealt with. Become vulnerable and allow yourself to feel sad, angry or have a good cry.





3


Quit blaming yourself and others. To do some effective emotional clearing you have to stop blaming. It's time to move forward and let go of the resentments.





4


Practice forgiveness. Forgiving others is more for your benefit than the other person. It is about healing and becoming whole again.





5


Grieve the loss of someone you love. Many emotional issues deal with death. Allow yourself to feel the pain of loss. Write down what you want to say and let out all those feelings on paper.





6


Clearing away emotional baggage can be done with a spiritual approach. Seek spirituality in your life. Read meditations to help with psychological healing or join a church or a support group.





7


Get professional help. If you aren't able to clear away emotional pain on your own, don't be afraid to ask for help. You are not a failure or a weakling.


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How to Follow a Holistic Medicine Lifestyle

How to Follow a Holistic Medicine Lifestyle



Holistic medicine is an approach to health that seeks to treat the whole person rather than just a condition. Through practices like yoga, nutrition and acupuncture, holistic medical practitioners endeavor to help individuals attain a healthy lifestyle that includes attention to spiritual and emotional factors. Follow these steps to find out what holistic medicine could do for you.







Things You'll Need:





Computer with Internet access




Access to holistic medicine practitioners or books







Investigate Holistic Medicine




1


Begin by learning more about holistic medicine. The Web site of the "American Holistic Health Association" (see Resources below) provides good information on how you can adopt the holistic lifestyle.





2


Buy a reference book like Norman D. Ford's "Lifestyle for Longevity" (see Resources below).





3


Consider visiting holistic practitioners for advice and consultation. The "American Holistic Health Association" Web site has a tool you can use to find practitioners (see Resources below).





4


Remember that to follow the holistic lifestyle, you must pay as much attention to your emotional, spiritual and mental health as you do your physical health. Tending to your relationships and your emotional needs is an important part of beginning to adopt a new lifestyle.



Start With the Basics




1


Begin by getting good nutrition. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. For protein, eat fish and lean meat. Avoid junk food.





2


Maintain or achieve an appropriate weight. Consult a practitioner if you need help to reach that weight.





3


Reduce stress. Follow an exercise regimen that releases endorphins and maintains a healthy body weight. Consider taking up yoga or tai chi. It's believed that both can provide mental and spiritual benefits as well as physical ones. Even a brisk, 20-minute walk outdoors will help clear your mind and get your heart pumping.





4


Stop drinking too much alcohol. Don't smoke.





5


Get plenty of rest. Sleep is restorative. Adequate sleep and recreation are important parts of a healthy lifestyle.





6


Learn to pay attention to your body. It will often tell you just what it needs.





7


Take some time to be alone. Reflect and meditate.








Tips & Warnings










Begin a holistic medicine lifestyle by reading books on the subject as well as by talking to people who follow this lifestyle.








Holistic living in and of itself is inexpensive. It just requires mindful living. Certain holistic treatments, like yoga classes and shopping at specialty food stores, can become expensive over the long term.








Check for food allergies prior to beginning any diet change/or alteration in diet. Some people are allergic to soy, nuts or wheat. Consult a physician immediately if any swelling or rash appears after consuming a new food.








Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. If you decide to try holistic medicine, consult your primary health care provider. Keep your doctor informed about the holistic treatment you undertake.








Consult MayoClinic.com to learn how educate yourself about alternative medicine claims (see Resources below). Learn how to assess those claims before you make your treatment decision.



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