by Robert Sigler


Massage could just very well be the most luxurious gift to give
to your loved one this Valentines Day, especially if it's coming
from your own two hands. The benefits of massage seem endless :
relaxing, sensual, allows you to connect with your mate at a
much deeper level, paves way for more pleasurable experiences,
and more.

In my honest opinion, as a massage therapist and professional
massage teacher, there's a huge difference between a good
massage and an AMAZING massage.

To help get you started with massage, here are a few tips to
giving an amazing massage.

1) Speed - For a Valentines massage, the speed of your massage
should be slow and lingering. One unique way is to try pace your
partners breathing rate and massage at the same rhythm as their
breathing. This is very powerful. You don't have to do it all
the time, just every once in a while, it's good to try.

2) Depth of Touch - Pressure is one of the main differences
between good and amazing. Certainly start off light and
gradually increase the pressure. Always pay attention to the
subtle clues that a person will give you as to the pressure.
Squinting, tightening muscles, clenching the jaw are all an
indication of too much pressure. Keep your touch light and that
will help make way for further trust and deeper intimacy.

3) Being Consistent - Consistency with your speed, massage
strokes and your pressure will help to create a better sense of
trust. Your partner should be lulled into a tranquil space by
being consistent. Trust is really the back bone of massage.
Think of massage as gently allowing the body to relax.

4) Being Here Now - Paying attention to what you're doing and
being FULLY PRESENT is critical when giving a great massage.
People can tell when you're not The best way to be present is to
notice your own body, hear what's around you, and look at your
immediate surroundings. That will always bring you back should
you drift off course.

5) Setting up the environment - Soft music, pleasant
aromatherapy, candles, soft lighting, warm tempertures, maybe a
fire, all help to set the mood. Flannel sheets (be careful the
oil will stain), pillows and more are definitely helpful.

6) A few good massage techniques - Massage is an natural thing.
It's one of the oldest healing art forms. But we've been able to
figure some things out over the centuries. Learning a few key
massage techniques will kick up your massage skills. One new
technique could make the difference between good and
amazing.

So besides flowers, chocolate or diamonds, ultimately it's YOU
they want for Valentine's Day. Perhaps the real value of
learning how to give an amazing massage is that's it's a gift
that only gets better over the years to come.

About the author:
Robert Sigler, C.M.T. is a certified massage therapist and
instructor at a world renowned massage school in the United
States. He is also the author and creator of
Learn-Massage-Online.com, which offers easy online massage video
lessons for anyone who wants to learn how to massage.

The learn-massage-online.com video lessons can be found by
clicking here - How to massage