Giving a holistic aromatherapy massage certainly does not have to be difficult, and if you were aware of the history of aromatherapy massage then you would know this. If you are interested in giving a holistic aromatherapy massage to someone, regardless of who that someone may be, there is a bit of information that you are going to need to be aware of first.
Get the Supplies
The first step will be for you to get all the necessary supplies. You will need some essential oils, which are the backbone of any aromatherapy massage, and you are also going to want to get everything you need to set the atmosphere. This means relaxing music, some towels, a dimmer if you do not have one so that you can set the lights low, and candles are always important for an aromatherapy massage.
How to do it
Once you have everything you need set and ready to go, you need to learn how to give the holistic aromatherapy massage. Start by having the person lay flat down on their stomach. You can work on the front of them as well when you are giving a holistic aromatherapy massage, but you always want to start on the back because it helps to get the blood flowing and help them get relax.
You should have them topless at least, with a towel under their head. If you have them without any clothing on at all, you can cover up their bottom with a second towel.
Now you want to start by warming some essential oils in the palms of your hand, because you never want to throw cold oil on a person’s back. This will make them jump, and completely ruin the whole effect of the massage.
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Now you start by using the flat part of your palms and making wide, smooth strokes on the back. Be careful that the strokes are not too intense as this will cause more pain than comfort. You need to get the blood going a bit first before you start being too rough.
What To Use
Now to give a holistic aromatherapy massage you use your fingertips to massage the muscles around the shoulders and neck. You will be able to tell if you are doing it too hard if you notice the person is tensing up their muscles or flinching. If you see this, just loosen up your grip a bit and make sure that you do softer strokes.
