Leg Massage Techniques–How to GiveA Leg and Foot Massage for Better Circulation–Leg Massage Benefits

Leg Massage Techniques–How To Give A Leg and Foot Massage For Better Circulation–Leg Massage BenefitsPreparing for the massagePut the person into the proper position. Begin with having them lay in the supine position, on their back with face up, then have him or her remove his or her shoes and socks. Over the course of the massage they will rotate onto their stomach to allow for different movements of the feet and ankles to take place.Cover the resting area of the foot with a towel. This will help to prevent any cream or massage oil from staining the work area.Give a foot bath. Allow feet to soak in a tub of warm to hot water for up to ten minutes.Add scented essential oils or foaming gel to the water if preferred.Softly rub the feet after soaking to remove any dirt while helping the person to relax.Towel dry feet when finished.Choose a cream, oil, or lotion to work with. Creams tend to be thicker than lotions and work well for foot massages. Oils work to soften the rough calluses on the bottom of feet.You can purchase creams and oils that are created for the purpose of foot massages at many beauty supply stores.Create your own unique combination of creams and oils to use for the foot massage. Combine scents to your liking; some favorite combinations are lemon and eucalyptus, lavender, or almond and vanilla.Warm the oil or cream. This will make it more comfortable for the person receiving the massage.Giving a basic foot massageHold the bottom of the foot with both hands. Begin rubbing the top of the foot, slowly working your way down to the sole of the foot. Apply more pressure as you get closer to the sole. Reverse directions and rub the foot moving slowly towards the top, reducing pressure as you go.Rub the heel of the foot. Use your thumbs for this, making small circles with medium to heavy pressure. Work your way around the entire heel. Repeat this action on the ball of the foot.Use cross-fiber friction on the heels of the feet. This means you use your thumbs to push up and down on the heel. While one thumb is pushing up, the other should be pushing down.Massage around the ankle bone. Use both hands to rub in a circular motion around the bone on either side, and gently rub your fingers over the top of the bone.Use a fist to massage the arch of the foot. With your hand closed in a fist, use the tops of your fingers to apply pressure to the arch. Roll your hand back and forth to knead the skin gentlyMassage the toes. Spend time on each individual toe.Go to each toe and gently pull on it. This may cause the joint to pop, but unless it causes the person discomfort, continue to do this to each toe.Slide your index finger in the gap between each toe. Spend time moving it back and forth, rubbing the base of each toe with your index and thumb if desired.Gently slide all five fingers between each of the toes simultaneously, while rubbing a small amount of massage oil or cream between each one.Subscribe to the LEARN MASSAGE CHANNEL:http://www.youtube.com/user/learnmass...To Watch Other Videos on AYURVEDIC MASSAGE, Click Here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1B-E...Become a Geethanjalivideos Fan on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/17318...Playlists:FACIAL MASSGEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W2Jq...HEAD NECK AND SHOULDER MASSGE :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDtTP...AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWb1x...FOOT MASSAGEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOB0m...GIVE YOUR KIDS A BEST START IN LIFE..THANKS FOR WATCHINGFOR ONLINE PURCHASE VISIT US AThttp://www.musicandchants.com/Connect with us:google+: https://plus.google.com/1110598335080...https://www.facebook.com/superaudioma...twitter: https://twitter.com/musicandchantsFind us onhttp://www.pinterest.com/navindaswani5/#legmassage #footmassage #aromatherapylegmassage #chinesefootmassage #legmassagetechniques #chinesefootreflexology