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What's the most effective, relaxing form of massage?
I've never had a professional massage before. I just want something calming, nothing too intense.
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Three that sound good for your needs are Sweedish, Hot Stone, and Thai Massage.
Sweedish
"Massage therapists use long smooth strokes, kneading, and circular movements on superficial layers of muscle using massage lotion or oil.
Swedish massage therapy can be very gentle and relaxing. If you've never had massage before, this is a good one to try first. To learn more, read the full article on Swedish massage"
Hot Stone Massage
"Heated, smooth stones are placed on certain points on the body to warm and loosen tight muscles and balance energy centers in the body.
The massage therapist may also hold stones and apply gentle pressure with them. The warmth is comforting. Hot stone massage is good for people who have muscle tension but prefer lighter massage. To learn more, read the full article on hot stone massage"
Thai Massage
"Like shiatsu, Thai massage aligns the energies of the body using gentle pressure on specific points. Thai massage also includes compressions and stretches. "
I encourage you to visit the site as it has 10 types of massage.
http://altmedicine.about.com/od/massage/a/massage_types.htm
Sweedish
"Massage therapists use long smooth strokes, kneading, and circular movements on superficial layers of muscle using massage lotion or oil.
Swedish massage therapy can be very gentle and relaxing. If you've never had massage before, this is a good one to try first. To learn more, read the full article on Swedish massage"
Hot Stone Massage
"Heated, smooth stones are placed on certain points on the body to warm and loosen tight muscles and balance energy centers in the body.
The massage therapist may also hold stones and apply gentle pressure with them. The warmth is comforting. Hot stone massage is good for people who have muscle tension but prefer lighter massage. To learn more, read the full article on hot stone massage"
Thai Massage
"Like shiatsu, Thai massage aligns the energies of the body using gentle pressure on specific points. Thai massage also includes compressions and stretches. "
I encourage you to visit the site as it has 10 types of massage.
http://altmedicine.about.com/od/massage/a/massage_types.htm
Thai Massage or Swedish Massage
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Thai massage definitely. Even without a 'happy ending'
Thai massage works great.
You are stretching as well as increasing circulation.
Plus, they crack your back!
You are stretching as well as increasing circulation.
Plus, they crack your back!
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The other answers are too vague to have earned the $1.00 tip.
I admit I could have taken more time to paraphrase but I just wanted to get an accurate answer up. I also would've felt a little funny as I did not want to make it look like I had experience with all three.
I have only done Swedish which was awesome BTW