REMINDERS

If the sensation
feels good to the recipient,
you are doing it correctly,
regardless
of theory or written instructions





 
Vary
the pressure
the tempo
the rhythm
Repeating a stroke in the exact same way each time
becomes boring very quickly
to both the recipient and the giver



If there are two of them,
massage both



Glide on and off
To begin a touch,
rather than plopping on
glide on with a slow descent
in the direction
that your hands will be moving
In coming off
continue the movement in a gradual ascent



 


Generally, minimize landings and takeoffs


When in doubt
lighter pressure might be better



The recipient's preference, however,
is the best guide
Ask occasionally, if you are uncertain


Minimize the talking
An important exception:
when the recipient needs
to communicate deep feelings



 

Become centered
Tuning into and slowing your breath
you can quieten yourself



 

Being centered
you will experience more deeply
your own pleasure



The following strokes assume
the massage is on a table
Except for some of the long strokes
most of the instructions can be adapted
to floor or bed massages



 

Follow the presented sequence
or create a sequence
more suitable for your situation



 

Massage the whole body
or only one section


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