Hot Massage How-Tos

How To: Give a hot stone massage for relaxation

Give someone a hot stone massage and leave them relaxed. Watch this how to video to learn what it is and how to do a hot stone massage. Our host also tells you who shouldn't receive hot stone therapy.

How To: Massage your boyfriend's upper back

How to massage your man's upper back.

How To: Give a full body lymph node drainage massage

First, open the nodes under the clavicle which opens the rest of the system. Begin with nodes beneath the clavicle, follow the neck chain up and down. Drain the face, chin, nose and cheeks. Open the upper portion of the lungs. Open the axillaries, which are under the arm pits. They go to the heart and liver and cast away toxins to the kidney, bladder and excrete. Next, work on the arms. Open proximally then distally. Open the nodes along the rib cage and open the abdomen. Work in that quadran...

How To: Give a full body massage

In this message video we are going to be talking about how to give a full body massage. This is all a matter of personal choice. You can start your body face up or face down. They're going to be covered. If you want to start at the feet, you can start at the feet. If you want to start at the head, you start over there and work your way down. From the feet, you're going to work your way up. The full body massage is a sought after relaxation activity. Learn the art of giving a full body massage...

How To: Use cups in massage to relax muscles

You may think using cups for massage is weird, but it's actually very relaxing. In this video, licensed massage therapist Athena shows you how to use the cups to effectively relax the muscles in the back. You'll come out of it feeling much less stress.

How To: Massage your boyfriend's neck and shoulders

How to massage your man's neck and shoulders.

How To: Do a Chinese cupping back massage

In this tutorial, we learn how to do a Chinese cupping back massage. Cupping is an old technique that is still practiced in China and eastern Europe. First, set fire to some cotton balls. Now, place them into the cup and pull the air out of the cup. Quickly place the cup on the body and then push it around on the skin. This brings the muscle up to the top of the skin, leaving marks on the body temporarily. As you move them around, it's like you are getting a reverse massage that will make you...

How To: Massage the lower back and hips properly

Not feeling your best? Tired of all the stress piling upon you at work or school or home? Take a few minutes, breathe, and relax. Licensed massage therapist Athena shows you how to properly massage the lower back and hips so you can relax.

How To: Massage your boyfriend's thighs

Massage your man's thighs.

How To: Massage groin strains

Groin strains are painful and can take a long time to heal. However a few massage techniques can help aid in the recovery of groin strains. Get expert tips and advice on massage and other treatments in this how-to video.

How To: Cure a headache with a massage

In this clip, we're going to be talking about how to massage away a headache. There are certain different types of headache. So after you've asked your body where the headache is specifically, if it's on the left side or on the right side, if its starting from the base of the neck, maybe even the shoulders, then that way it will gear you to where you need to be a little bit more specifically. Try massage for headache relief. Learn to treat headaches with massage in this health how-to video.

How To: Perform a Swedish massage on the chest

This video massage tutorial shows how to perform a Swedish massage on the chest. Proper draping technique is covered as well specific massage routines for the chest area. Watch this instructional video and learn how to do the strokes necessary to give a Swedish style massage on the chest.

How To: Perform a lymphatic breast massage

This self breast massage technique is designed to move lymph out of the breast as an aid in woman's health. Reducing toxins from the breast tissues is believed to reduce breast cancer risk for cancers related to toxins. Watch this how to video to learn how to perform one.

How To: Do an inner thigh massage

Watch this video to learn how to do an inner thigh massage.

How To: Give a Shiatsu head massage

This Japanese Shiatsu head massage technique is supposed to be invigorating. Watch and learn the proper technique for this stimulating massage.

How To: Give a relaxing body massage with four tips

This is the next best thing to having a live-in masseuse. Since your guy probably loves getting a rub down, why not do it right the next time you treat him to one by giving him this relaxing body massage?

How To: Work the arms in massage

When you're doing a massage, certain areas may tend to get neglected. Don't forget about the arms! In this video, licensed massage therapist Athena shows you how you can work the arms in massage and help your massagee to relax.

How To: Massage the legs and thighs properly

Feeling the need to chill out and relax? Grab your loved one, and watch this tutorial. You'll learn from licensed massage therapist Athena on the right way to massage the legs and thighs. Once you get up, you'll feel much more refreshed.

How To: Massage the upper back and shoulders properly

Feeling a bit tired and stressed out? Try a massage. In this video, licensed massage therapist Athena shows you how to get all the knots and kinks out of your upper back and shoulders with proper massage techniques. Have a loved one watch with you so you can help each other out!

How To: Stretch the hips with massage therapy

In this video, you'll be shown how to open up and stretch the hips using massage therapy. Follow along with licensed massage therapist Athena as she shows you how to work out the kinks and knots of the body. Afterwards, you'll be feeling much more relaxed.

How To: Unwind the neck using massage therapy

Feeling the need to unwind? We do, too. In this video, Athena, a licensed massage therapist, shows you how to gently unwind the neck with massage therapy techniques. It's a great way to relax, and to start the day off right.

How To: Remove knots out of a back without using deep forceful pressure

Are you terrified of massages because of the deep pressure applied to your body? Don't be afraid. There are gentler ways of removing tense knots from your back. In this video, Athena shows you how to gently remove knots without using deep pressure.

How To: Massage the back as part of a full-body massage routine

In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates a back massage routine. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.

How To: Massage the feet when giving a full-body massage

In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates how to give a foot massage. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.

How To: Drain the lymphatic system with an abdominal massage

In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates a stomach massage routine which she purports works to drain the lymphatic system. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.

How To: Drain the lymphatic system with a face massage

In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates a face massage routine which she purports works to drain the lymphatic system. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.

How To: Drain the lymphatic system with a back massage

In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates a back massage routine which she purports works to drain the lymphatic system. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.

How To: Massage the legs when giving someone a full body massage

In this clip, Athena Jezik demonstrates a leg massage technique to work, soothe and relax leg muscles. This massage can stand on its own or be incorporated into a full body massage routine. The more you know about massage, the better you'll be at giving them. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.

How To: Do a stretching massage to improve flexibility

If you have a partner or spouse who loves you then wrangle them in to doing this extremely relaxing stretching massage. As the name implies, this massage involves another person helping to stretch out your muscles so the tension pent up inside disappears as quickly as a Stephanie Meyer vampire.

How To: Do a relaxing foot reflexology massage

Reflexology is a form of alternative medicine (read: no drugs involved) that involves applying pressure to strategic points on the feet and hand without lotion or oil.

How To: Do a DIY facial massage to prevent wrinkles

In their quest for staving off signs of aging, lots of women mistakingly believe that doing a facial massage will lead to stretching the skin out, which leads to wrinkles. But when done correctly, a facial massage can stimulate fluid drainage (which means no puffy eyes) and help increase circulation in the skin, increasing collagen and creating a youthful glow.

How To: Do a therapeutic aromatherapy massage

Aromatherapy utilizes distilled plant and flower oils to affect the senses and the mood, usually with the goal of brining reduced stress and promoting calm. When combined with relaxing and stress relieving massage, aromatherapy takes you to a whole new level of calm bliss.

How To: Do a seated acupressure massage to relieve stress

With constant Twitter updates, grueling commutes home, and a neverending workday, it's no wonder more and more of us have anxiety and stress on a regular basis. While you may not be able to just call it quits for a week and hit Fiji for some scuba fun, you can relive stress temporarily with a massage.

How To: Release head tension with a de-stressing head massage

Having someone run his/her fingers through your hair is one of the most relaxing things you can feel, especially when you're stresed out. Most of the de-stressing qualities of scalp massage comes from stimulation of the scalp, which increases blood flow (and also makes your hair grow faster!).

How To: Relieve a stick neck with a de-stressing neck massage

If you're anything like the rest of the world, then you're glued to the computer. It's almost impossible to get away from using the computer at work, and once you get home how do you unwind? By checking your favorite blogs and websites on the computer.

How To: Perform a de-stressing back and shoulder massage

Do you have office chair back? If you work a 9 to 5 job then you know what we're talking about: That tight, tense feeling you get all over your shoulders, back, lower back, and arms that feels like you're carrying a great, painful weight.

How To: Alleviate stress with a de-tensing hand massage

They say we hold a lot of tension and stress in our shoulders (hence the popularity in many spas of the classic back massage), but given how often we use the computer these days, our hands are just as if not more cramped than our shoulders.

How To: Give a relaxing back massage to help sleep deprivation

This series of videos shows you a massage routine, a massage sequence to relax someone who isn't sleeping well or are stressed out and need to be de-stressed. This is a soothing back massage that promotes sleep and relaxation, which is a great gift to a tensed friend.

How To: Give yourself a deep-tissue massage

If you are the proud owner of a foam roller and back pain from stress and lost sleep, watch this video. It will show you one way to give yourself a deep tissue massage with the foam roller, dramatically reducing your pain.

How To: Perform a great neck and shoulder massage for anyone

Whether male or female, being able to give someone a massage is great for making that certain someone like you just that much more, or helps to relieve stress in a stressful situation for them. If you only seem to be making them feel uncomfortable when you do it, you're probably doing it wrong. In this video you will learn how to perform a basic back and shoulder massage with tips for location and set up.