We are
creature designed for touch. It is certainly the most personally
experienced of all sensations. Asian people (especially Indonesian) understand this better and
pass on naturally through massage to all the family from birth to death.
Without a working knowledge of anatomy, many Asian people have an in-built
sensibility to congested, tight or hot areas in the body, which they
carefully relieve with the power of their hands and the application of
aromatic oils.
It's
interesting that Western culture, that has put so much faith in science
for cures, and in medical practitioners for answer, is now turning,
disillusioned, to touch therapies: Reiki, kinesiology, cranial osteopathy,
aromatherapy, reflexology, all variations on a cure practiced for
centuries by Asian peoples.
Asian
massage puts touch back into your system. As well as unconditional desire
to please and an intuitive reaction to the body. The followings is what to
expect:
medium
pressure
scented
massage oil; coconut oil prepared with local flowers such as champak
(tropical magnolia), akar wangi (vetiver) and pandan leaf is the
traditional preparation.
long
sensual strokes, working the length of the muscle to relieve tension. All
sequences finish with upward strokes towards the heart.
rolling
skin between thumb and forefinger to spark up the nerve endings and
increase blood flow.
circular
thumb movements for the same.
pressure
on the points in the foot and hand reflex zones.
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