Crazy Indian Head Massage Video

Here’s a video on a really crazy Indian head massage. It’s a very special kind of head massage, I guess the guy is trying to do some energy work or something there. The subtitle says cosmic energy work, so I guess that is what it is.  Looks more like a shamanistic ritual than a massage in some way, but I guess it feels really good.

The guy obviously is a great showman, and my guess is that he’s charging like 10 times what other shops in the area charge for a head massage, but hey – he’s having fun, the customer is happy, so why not.

And I could be totally wrong and he’s not a conman at all and actually does great energy work there. The dude on the chair definitely looks very zoomed out.

The massage techniques that he uses here are not something to necessarily try at home – I’m all for a vigorous head massage, but this one is high on the intensity scale, but from a technical perspective not very advanced.

So in case you ever make it to Pushkar, Rajastan, India try to spot this guy and tell me what he’s like.

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Massage Techniques: Massage For Headaches

Here is a nice video massage tutorial on how to help people get rid of a headache using simple massage techniques.

In my opinion, the techniques are important – they give you a frame in which to operate. But at least as important as the techniques and mechanics of massage are that you really put your feeling inside. Don’t just go through the moves, but pour your heart into it.

It’s important to  note that in this video she is DEMONSTRATING how to do a headache massage, so to me, I just look at her and can see that she is not “into” it. But I am quiet sure that when she does a real treatment, she has that attention focused on her clients, rather than on a camera, and that’s what you want to do.

If you want to massage a headache away, perform circular motions with the fingers and thumbs around the ear tissue. Massage the head and scalp to relieve a headache with tips from a massage therapist in this free video on massage techniques.

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How to Give a Back Massage

September 9, 2009

The following article is republished with the friendly permission of Francis Murphy. Giving a back massage is such a valuable skill, and her article gives a good introductory overview that helps you to get started, so I wanted to share this with you here. If you have additional questions, you can always use the comments [...]

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Thai Massage Video (Stretching & Twisting)

July 10, 2008

This video is a really good mechanical demonstration of a certain Thai massage stretch. Yeah, the demonstrator is a big uptight and hectic, but as I said she’s got the mechanics down really good and can explain them well. Watch out specially for her body posture and how she uses body mechanics. She also demonstrates [...]

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Back Massage Video Tutorial

June 4, 2008

Here’s a short 3 minute clip on a simple back oil massage. It shows some effleurage moves. It explains what the purpose of effleurage techniques is: To spread the oil over the body, to warm the muscles up to acquaint yourself the person you are massaging, and also so that the person who is getting [...]

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How To Give A Neck Massage Video

May 31, 2008
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Neck Massage Technique

May 31, 2008

Here you can see how to give a relaxing neck massage in laying position. You have to use a massage oil or a massage lotion. It’s a very simple and nice-feeling technique. However, just be sure you don’t apply very strong pressure. Because there is an important artery located in that area and if you [...]

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Massage Reflexology Introduction Video

May 30, 2008

Here you can view an introductory video to reflexology. You won’t learn any techniques, it’s just general information but pretty extensive. They also show a video of how an actual massage therapist actually starts her foot reflexology massage. It’s a decent video if you don’t have an idea of what reflexology is like. It seems [...]

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Chinese Tui Na Massage Video

May 6, 2008

In this video from the Expert Village guys you can see some Tui Na massage videos. Demonstrated are several massage techniques, including pulcking massage techniques, pushing along the neck, rubbing the neck and shoulder area, relaxing slapping, hacking, rolling with the back of the hand. It’s a very good, though short Chinese massage video. You [...]

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How To Give A Japanese Neck Massage (Free Massage Video)

March 15, 2008

[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/LET8EeaR83g" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /] This free massage video shows you a quick Japanese neck massage.

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