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From 29 to 31 August, a bath, massage and beard festival was held in Chelyabinsk, where masseurs showed their guests their art. There are many types of massage – which one to choose? If you don’t know how to relax at the end of the week, read on Woman’s Day which massage is right for you.
Masters from Chelyabinsk told Woman’s Day about massage techniques and how each of them is useful.
“This is the basis of all massages, there are many elements in it – rubbing, stroking, and vibration. It is prescribed by doctors both for diseases and for prophylaxis. It not only helps to get rid of fatigue in muscles and ligaments, but also has a general effect. Depending on what effect you want to achieve, it can be either tonic or relaxing. “
Who is shown: with osteochondrosis, headaches, the consequences of injuries, bruises, dislocations, fractures.
“This type of massage is used to improve the flow of lymph in the body. This massage allows you to expel excess water from the body and even lose weight. It uses oil and special movements – “push-ups”.
Who is shown: for those who want to lose weight, cleanse the body of toxins.
“Tibetan singing bowls are used for vibration sound therapy. They are made of an alloy of seven metals in such a way that they emit special sounds if you hold or knock on their edge with a special stick (stick). The sounds of these bowls have a healing effect. In this massage technique, bowls are put on the head, carried around the body, and then placed on the body and alternately rearranged – from back to legs and vice versa. Massage well disperses body fluids – blood and lymph. It perfectly relaxes, removes internal emotional clamps, for some, after the sessions, even the face is smoothed out and becomes completely different – the emotional world of a person changes so much, he experiences such a deep calmness. Many muscle pains go away. “
Who is shown: with fatigue, muscle pain, stress. It even helps some to get pregnant.
“It is a painless procedure that does not last long – 30 minutes, but after the first session the first results are already visible. I massage with three special cans along the massage lines, before that oil is applied to my face. This massage helps to increase the elasticity of the skin, the strength of blood vessels, and tightens the muscles of the face. “
Who is shown: for those who wish to tighten the face, make the skin more elastic, also with facial swelling.
“This is a body massage with a heated candle. The candles I use are handcrafted from wax and essential oils. The healing effect of this massage lies in the fact that the wax, warming up, melts and has a beneficial effect on the skin, warms up the body well. The massage is done on the back of the body – back, arms, legs. More time is devoted to problem areas, where there are any clamps. The session lasts one hour and is very relaxing – some even fall asleep. “
Who is shown: those who want to relax and relieve stress.
“Foot massage is based on reflexology, or su-jok therapy. It is based on the idea that all organs of the human body are associated with certain areas on the feet. By massaging these areas, we improve the work of organs. This massage uses oil or talcum powder. But if you want to massage some area harder, it is better not to use oil, as it slips. You can do this massage yourself. “
Who is shown: to someone who sits at the computer a lot or, conversely, is on his feet all day. In general, everyone who has blood stagnation in the legs.
“This is a massage of the face, scalp and neck-collar zone. It is usually done without oil, unless oils can be used as masks for the skin. This massage improves hair growth and even cures dandruff, improves blood circulation to the face and hair roots, and relaxes perfectly. “
Who is shown: with emotional overwork, as well as those who have poor hair growth.
“Unlike the Thai southern massage, which mainly uses twisting, in the northern massage the master works with the meridians of the body by pressing on certain points. Meridians are the connections between all the muscles and organs of the body. The session takes place on a hard floor or couch, the massage is performed not only with the hands, but also with the legs, elbows, knees and even the head. The impact on the body is not only the strength of the masseur’s arms or legs, but also the weight of his entire body. The duration of the session is one and a half hour, during this time it is possible to massage the whole body from the heels to the crown. “
Who is shown: those who have clamps, pinching, muscle tension.
“This massage is working with the active points of the patient’s body. Due to tension and fatigue, energy in our body lurks, prolonged exposure to certain points allows it to be evenly distributed and relaxed. The result of this massage is amazing effects: fears, complexes, mental stress, back fatigue, blocks in the thoracic region disappear. “
Who is shown: for those with a sedentary job, also for those who want to get rid of stress.
“This is an ancient technique of Russian massage, the name comes from the word“ edit ”-“ straighten ”. The main emphasis of this technique is on stretching the spine. The massage is done with special sticks – aspen and birch; a log is rolled over the patient’s body. This part relates to acupuncture medicine. Bells and bowls for vibration massage are also used. There is a moment when a person is suspended and stretched by his own weight, performs various twists. This massage gives you stretching, flexibility, grace and strength. “
Who is shown: people with back problems, those who want to do splits, who have sports injuries.
“Orange peel” indicates an incorrect metabolism and excess toxins in the body. This massage helps to eliminate lymph congestion, which means to get rid of excess toxins, normalize blood circulation and tighten the skin. Techniques for this type of massage include rubbing, light stroking, kneading, patting, tapping, shaking, skin displacement, manual vibration. In combination with exercise and proper nutrition, massage helps to quickly and effectively get rid of cellulite. “
Who is shown: those who want to remove cellulite, lose weight, cleanse the body of toxins.
Yogic massage – deep touch
“This massage is based on an ancient Indian technique with the addition of modern elements. Affects the musculoskeletal system in the complex: muscles, ligaments and bones. Helps to remove clamps, harmonize the emotional sphere, learn to live in harmony with oneself, the world and people. Performed on the floor, sitting, lying on your back and stomach. Yogic asanas are used to relax and remove clamps. As a result of the massage, joints and internal organs begin to work better, immediately the body is filled with lightness, becomes mobile and energetic. “
Who is shown: after this massage, the body grows thinner and younger, as it begins to work more harmoniously. Cellulite goes away forever, emotional problems are solved, fatigue goes away.
“This massage is done without undressing the client, in a sports uniform on the floor. A set of pressing, patting, squeezing and twisting is used. The operator uses legs, arms and knees. The massage is useful for the spine, the musculoskeletal system, it tones, heals, and brings the body into a more harmonious state. “
Who is shown: with a feeling of fatigue, pain in the back, overwork.
Oil massage with cleansing of the meridians
“This massage helps to clear energy and restore its movement. It is performed with the help of a special body heated from the back – the head, arms and legs are massaged. The master works individually with each client, taking into account his problems. “
Who is shown: acts as a rehabilitation after surgery, eliminates edema, eliminates cellulite, soothes.
Hawaiian four hands massage
“This is a ritual massage of the shamans of Polynesia, which is designed to relieve a person from the fear of a new path: initiation into warriors, marriage. After this massage, emotional clamps disappear, and the strength to move on appears. The session lasts from one and a half to three hours, depending on the state of the person. For a deeper impact, my partner and I do it in four hands, fully synchronize and begin to move around the couch, turning the massage into a kind of dance to the music of traditional Hawaiian tribes. In this case, different oils are used. The impact on the body is very soft – mainly swaying, but when pressing, the weight of the masseur’s body is used. “
Who is shown: for those who want to relieve stress. One session is enough to feel deep relaxation.