"Aromatherapy Massage"

 

    Aromatherapy makes use of various essential oils that are believed to have certain healing properties. Concentrated essences of various flower, fruits, leaves, seeds and even barks are made use of for making these aromatic oils. There are about 400 different essential oils, but only about 40 are made use of in aromatherapy. Practitioners of aromatherapy firmly believe that an aromatherapy massage will help in getting rid of all the accumulated stress, boost a person’s well-being and it also helps in rejuvenating the body. The different essentials oils that are derived from plants are made use of in aromatherapy for harnessing the therapeutic benefits that they offer. In an aromatherapy massage, the essential oils are usually mixed with a carrier oils like sweet almond oil, coconut oil, or even grapeseed oil. For a relaxing session of aromatherapy, two of the popular choices of essential oils are lavender and bergamot. Peppermint and eucalyptus oils can be made use of for a massage for helping with sore muscles. The oils that are to be made use of would purely depend upon the desired outcome of the massage or even based upon the particular problem it is supposed to help with. Learning about a person’s current state of physical and mental health, their daily routine will help in selecting the perfect massage oil. Take into consideration the different properties of the essential oils before making use of one. Information about all this has been given in the previous chapters. Therefore, you can make use of that information for selecting massage oils. 

    There are a couple of different theories that try to explain how an aromatherapy massage would work. The first theory states that the essential oils are directly absorbed into your body through your skin and then into the bloodstream. Once they are in the blood stream, then they travel throughout your body and have a specific effect on a particular body part or organ.

    Aromatherapy massage is a form of an alternative therapeutic practice that makes use of different natural properties to the essential oils. Aromatherapy combines these beneficial therapeutic properties of essential oils with the healing benefits of a massage. The massage receiver is usually nude during this massage, and it only has a strong physical effect on the body, but it also has positive emotional and mental effects as well. It is often described to be extremely relaxing. There are different health benefits of an aromatherapy massage. It helps in dealing with several nervous and circulatory conditions, along with lymphatic, immune, circulatory, as well as muscular systems present in the body. Aromatherapy, when done well, will make the recipient feel relaxed, obtain some mental clarity, alleviate bad headaches, and get rid of all the unnecessary stress that we all tend to carry within ourselves.

    Certain basic massage therapy steps should be followed for getting the best benefits. A full body aromatherapy massage session can take anywhere between one to one and a half hours. The techniques made use of in an aromatherapy massage would depend upon the requirements of the recipient. The massage should always be adapted according to the different needs of the recipient. Here are a few basic steps that you should follow during the massage.

    It is crucial that the massage giver understands the reason for the massage. There might be a specific reason for getting the massage. If the massage receiver were getting an aromatherapy massage for its various therapeutic benefits, then it would be helpful to understand if the receiver has any health problems. If the receiver is getting it in order to improve the intimacy quotient or for simply relaxing, then the massaging technique made use of should be such that it addresses the desired issues. The oil that you are making use of would also depend upon the specific requirements of the massage receiver. Selecting the right oil is crucial for an effective massage. Make sure that all the necessary items and things that you will need during the massage are handy. Keep a few hand towels, napkins and tissues nearby. Play some soothing background music that will create a more relaxed atmosphere. The atmosphere should be conducive of the massage and should let the individual relax. The next step would be to opt for the perfect technique for the massage. The techniques used will depend upon the experience of the giver and also the requirements of the receiver. Before starting the massage take some time and both the giver and receiver should take about each other’s expectations from the massage. It is really important that the massage receiver is relaxed and comfortable throughout the massage. Since the receiver would be nude for the duration, make sure that the room temperature isn’t cold but warm and pleasant.