Back:
Circle the shoulder with the fingers and heel of the hand and massage. Circling helps to release and relax the muscles.Then apply oil on both the shoulders with the palms flat and fingers together. With the fingers resting on the shoulders and pointing downwards towards the chest, massage the shoulders in an outward direction, giving a push to the shoulders.
Divide the back into two portions (each masseur concentrating on is assigned portion). Apply warm medicated oil all over the back with the finger tips. Massage the back with the hands placed flat, one beside the other. From the top of the shoulder downwards, massage vigorously, exerting pressure with the palm while going downwards till the buttocks. The subject sits erect throughout this step of massage and the whole back is massaged, emphasising on the vertebral column. The posture is very important. The back is the largest and the most important area. While massaging it, the subject feels very comfortable and is able to relax easily as the back contains many nerves and nerve endings
With one hand on the shoulder rub in and out sideways in a circular motion. Circling the hip, place the heel of your hands on the curve just above the hip. Slowly circle away, pressing in for the oil to penetrate even more. Pressing also relaxes the muscles over the specific area.
Chest:
Using the palm and fingers in a circular motion, massage over the entire front of the body, moving upwards and outwards from the body mid-line. Glide your palm smoothly out towards the shoulder.
Moving your hand on the neck in a circular motion, slide down with a firm and steady movement to give the muscles a good stretch. Repeat this in a flowing sequence. These 'ease' strokes release tension from the joints such as the neck, shoulders and pelvis.
