The Esalen Massage technique involves a gentle rocking motion. Your massage provider will gently rock your body in specific ways to stretch muscles and joints. This also provides deeper work on the main structure of your body.
The Esalen Massage method is definitely a very hands-on approach and helps to provide balance to the body through the energetic motion.
When you next visit your massage provider for a bodyrub make sure to ask about Esalen and see if they know the technique. If you're experiencing any kind of muscle or join pain then Esalen really may be the best massage method for you to try!
Reflexology is an alternative massage method that is based on the premise that there are zones on the hands and feet that directly correspond to other parts of the body, such as the stomach, back, neck and everything else.
Although hands-on the pressure applied is never significant, and the process itself, apart from perhaps being a little uncomfortable at first for those with ticklish feet, is actually rather pleasant and feels very much like a quality foot rub.
Talk to your massage provider to see if he offers reflexology as an option.
The Stone Massage technique is an alternative method of providing extra massage benefits through the use of basaltic stones that are polished and frequently heated.
Your massage provider will loosen your body first and then add in the use of the stones. Some masseuses will hold the stones and work the muscles with them instead of their hands, while others will lay the heated stones on relevant points of your spine and body to provide extra benefits.
Some massage experts will use both ways to apply the stones which provide extra deep soothing of aching muscles and joints. Give this method a try by talking to your masseuse the next time you visit him.
