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amonkie · 04-21-2006, 10:49 AM

I'm self taught, and Have these books in my collection:

Reflexology: A Basic Guide - Crane

The Massage Book - Downing

Massage Basics - Sechi

Whole Body Massage - Lacroix, et al

I started with muscle massage in high school as a sports trainer - got my practice there, and now just do it for friends.

My #1 tip would be :Be Into the Massage. When I'm giving one ... I'm devoting all my attention to that person, and you learn to read body signals as you're working with the muscles. Find a willing participant (like THAT's hard!

) and then just start soft ... go from there. I know tecoyah doesn't mind my massages.

04-21-2006, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	I'm self taught, and Have these books in my collection: Reflexology: A Basic Guide - Crane The Massage Book - Downing Massage Basics - Sechi Whole Body Massage - Lacroix, et al I started with muscle massage in high school as a sports trainer - got my practice there, and now just do it for friends. My #1 tip would be :Be Into the Massage. When I'm giving one ... I'm devoting all my attention to that person, and you learn to read body signals as you're working with the muscles. Find a willing participant (like THAT's hard! ) and then just start soft ... go from there. I know tecoyah doesn't mind my massages. __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna