Massage Video Blog

Soapy Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:01:00 +0000

Why are soapy massage video clips so popular? I can tell you why they are so popular in the Middle East. Because it is part of their massage tradition. You might be a little bit confused about this fact, but I have decided to shed some light on this great massage style that is sometimes also called foam massage.

Of course many readers might not find here what they were looking for, but I am very fond of the Art of Massage and it is sometimes necessary to set the record straight.

Unfortunately it is an uphill battle, but for those of you really interested in new massage techniques that work great no matter if you are a therapist or not, if you just want to spoil your partner or just looking for technique that you would like to enjoy yourself, this is going to be a very nice treat.

I have had this hamam style massage as shown in the soapy massage video last year and it was a great experience. I'm not sure if you even have this kind of massage offered in your neighborhood, but if you have, you should try it.

To see the soapy massage video from Turkey

Massage Technique Video Demo

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:54:00 +0000

While most massage technique video demo clips are just meant as teasers, so that you will buy a specific product or just to lure you into a website, Free-massage-videos.com is going a completely different way.

Actually a path that many of my colleagues with websites out there don't really like. On our website you can actually learn full techniques, get plenty of tips and insights about the Art of Massage. Just yesterday I introduced a new page about turkish massage, because it is such an unusual style. There I just have a massage technique video demo. But you can take these demos and incorporate them into your style.

That's what I do. I share it with you. Like the video on Korean Massage. I have never learnt it myself, but there are a few techniques that I have seen, that I am now using.

Just increase your arsenal of moves. Try them out. If they stick, great. If not, move on.

Click here to see some of the massage technique video demo clips

Massage Styles with Video Clips

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:31:00 +0000

I have put together a massage styles web page with video links. I show a brief summary of the most important aspects of each style and offer links to pages that show video clips of the respective massage style and more information. I will update this page as I go along. There are many massage styles and massage techniques today that I have not mentioned in my article yet, so please be patient I will post them in the future.

Thanks

to see Massage Styles with Video Clips

Prostate Massage Video Craze

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:41:00 +0000

Prostate massage video clips seem to pop out more and more on the internet. Why is that? Is it just because it is something unique or because people are just looking for the newest rush? Anyway the websites offering these videos are mainly adult oriented and so I tend to think that this whole thing is more driven by that industry rather than by a newly found interest in prostate health and prevention of prostate diseases.

Either way my research shows that prostate massage is not necessarily promoted much by the medical profession, which does not prove that it would not be a valid method to improve prostate health.

I guess until there are scientific studies (if there ever will be any), you have to make up your own mind. I personally don't feel that this massage should be performed by anyone other than a trained physician. That's just my 2 cents.

Click here if you want to see my favorite prostate massage video

Korean Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:56:00 +0000

It is hard to find Korean Massage video clips on the net. Even though this is such a powerful and great massage style, it is just slowly gaining a foothold in the western world. I like it close relation with martial arts philosophy. I mean anybody who ever did energy work and martial arts knows that the chi is what makes both activities powerful. No chi - no power. See one of the masters use a hip loosening technique, which works really great.

Very interesting is also that the table setting is really low, which makes it a lot easier to kneel and place your foot onto the table.

Check out my first Korean Massage video

Oil Massage Video Tutorial - Basics

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:41:00 +0000

The oil massage video tutorial gives you a little overview about what you need to consider when you give an oil massage. There are many different styles using massage oil - the instructions here are worth considering for all of them, no matter if it is swedish massage, lomi lomi massage (Hawaiian Massage) or ayurvedic massage.

Oil massage is a great way to relax people. You can even warm it a little bit and use long broad strokes to increase the calming effect.

You can see more oil massage videos on my website under Massage Lubrication: Oil, Lotion or Cream?

The basic points are the type of oil, which you should use, the amount of oil that you should use, how to prepare your massage table, how to take care of your oil massage towels and sheets and how to properly use aroma oils in your oil massage.

You can also use oil massages in connection with hot stone therapy. Check out the No-Bull Hot Stone Massage Video for the "rock-solid" basics. For one a rock will transfer heat to the body, can be used as a fulcrum (but be careful around bones) and also release some of the aroma oil in the air, to create a pleasant ambience. More about ambience at "Setup for Massage"

The Oil massage video tutorial also talk about how you can get rid of towels and sheets that smell like rancid oil - you need to stay on top of your washing otherwise you will need a lot of towels and sheets in your career. Don't try oil massage on a bed, unless you know what you are doing, put down sufficient protection for the matress or just don't care if your bed smells rancid (be especially aware of that if it's not your bed!!!)

Click here to see the basic ayurvedic oil massage video (for the head)

No Bull Hot Stone Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:09:00 +0000

I saw this hot stone massage video today and I got really upset on how complicated some people really make this simple therapy. I use them for the last 15 years, because you can increase the flow of chi in a chronic (cold) area, where there is not enough chi. But you can also just use a hot water bottle.

What really tipped me off was that the lady said, that the massage therapist can ruin his hands when the water of the rocks is too hot. Duh, what about the client. It's simple: If you need a ladle to get the rocks out of the water, don't think about putting it on a client. This just makes me want to scream.

Anyway, that's why I put together this little video about Hot rocks massage, because it it is a very straight forward application and I feel that people just want to make it more mysterious than it actually is. That's why in many places people charge you twice as much for a hot stone massage than for a regular massage, even though the therapist is only doing half the work.

Clever, right? But that doesn't mean that hot stones are not great. They are, especially in connection with meridian treatment and other chi based massage therapies. But let's start with the basics first:

Click here for more hot stone massage video clips

Deep Tissue Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:19:00 +0000

Deep Tissue Massage Video shows the basic misconception of this massage style, which is that it is done by using force. First motto is to do no harm, so why would you want to damage tissue in order to heal. Doesn't make sense, does it? But millions of therapists are pushing so hard that their clients eyeballs are popping out, all in the name of therapy. Watch this important video to really understand how deep tissue massage works.

You see it is true that deep tissue massage means to treat the deeper layers of tissue in the body, but it is most important on how you get in there. Consider this when you massage, get massage or learn deep tissue massage.

To see more Deep Tissue Massage Video Clips.

Proper Draping for Massage

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:44:00 +0000

Proper Draping for Massage is very important. In this video I want to show you the basic principles of draping.

Mark Beck writes in his book "The Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage" (one of the standard books of massage - that I have used for many years)

"This procedure (draping) allows for the client to be totally undressed and at the same time retain comfort, warmth and modesty."

"By using proper draping and only uncovering the portion of the body that is being massaged and, by always concealing the client's personal parts, the practitioner maintains a professional and ethical practice while preventing embarassment to either the practitioner or the client."

"There are several methods of draping."

If you are interested in Mark Beck's great standard massage book, you can get it at Amazon.com.

read more about proper draping and other basic topics on how to give a Massage

How to do Massage - Where can you do massage?

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:20:00 +0000

How to do Massage - Where can you do massage? People always ask me where you can do massage and where not? Hey that's up to you. I can do massage wherever I am. I can find a quiet spot to stand or have the person sit on a park bench, on a towel on the beach or in the seats of a trolley train. Okay on the plane you have to be a little bit creative, but where there is a will there is a way.

More on How to do Massage

Massage Tips page ready

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:16:00 +0000

I know it took me a long time to put this massage tips page up. But it is ready and I will also add some more other tips pages soon that are more specific on some of the points I make here.

Make sure you think about what I say in the article. They are very crucial for success in massage, especially if you are a beginner. I have used these points effectively in many Partner Massage seminars. My main issue are (and I will bring some more about this)
1. Hygiene of both the giver and the receiver. No touching face after touching feet or other body parts.

2. Pain - Stop when it hurts. I have met many professional therapists who insist that pain is good or sometimes necessary. I have rarely accepted pain in my work as a sign of healing, but rather saw it as a dead end. I believe it is neglect on their part of the body's intelligence to know what's good and what's not.

The more flexible you are and the more you can adapt to different situations by learning and studying, no matter if it is on a person,in books, in courses or even listening to the news on the TV, the more creative your work will be and the more you will find your way to effective massage without any pain.

Check out my new Massage Tips page

Full Body Massage Sequence in Swedish Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:43:00 +0000

This Full Body Massage Sequence in Swedish Massage Video shows the routine that I have learned in Europe about 20 years ago.
I know there are many different styles and most of them offer a full body massage, but this is I would say the most basic one, the one that most of beginners learn first.
To be honest I don't see a specific logic in it, but that's just my opinion.
I would understand to open the upper body before the lower body, to make it possible that waste material get exposed properly. But for some reason swedish massage does that only on the back, but not on the front.
From an energetic point of view it is also not consistent. It is good to work down the back (as Chi flows downwards on the back of the body) and then work up the front (as Chi flows upwards on the front of the body. But then you do the front and back of the arms at the same time. That would short circuit the energy flow. There are other details that do not support this sequence from an energetic point of view, but it is a little bit more complicated.
Anyway for a general massage for wellbeing and relaxation, this massage sequence works fine.

Click here to see two even simpler Full Body Massage Video Clips

The Truth about Massage Techniques Video

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:11:00 +0000

The Truth about Massage Techniques Video talks about the fact that even many of professionals focus too much on massage techniques. I'm not saying that massage techniques are bad, but the fact that you know how to do a certain massage technique does not make you a great massage therapist yet. You need to know when and where to apply it. My motto was always to learn new massage techniques only, if I have successfully mastered the one I have learned before.

I'm actually only use very few techniques in my practice, but I know how I can use them. I am even sure that if you would really understand what a person needs by looking , hearing and feeling your common sense will tell you what to do.

But unfortunately most of us are not sensitive enough and we are not in a perfect world with perfect senses, so massage techniques help us to increase our sensitivity. But never overestimate massage techniques. Per se they do little.

My chinese massage teacher always used to say: "If you know where to treat, you can use your thumb, fingers, hand, elbow. You can even use your hand, a cane, a ball pen. And if you don't know, the best massage technique will not help you."

That's why it should be very encouring for beginners. Massage is 90% listening, and 10% technique. So everybody who is serious will be successful.

More massage techniques video clips at www.Free-Massage-Videos.com

Massage Video Secrets - The Essence of Massage

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:45:00 +0000

Massage Video Secrets installment number 2 talks about the essence of massage or what you really need to know about massage. Everybody is talking about massage techniques and videos on the internet show you this and that and the other thing. But are you really going to be good, because you know a lot of techniques. A plumber is not good just because he has a truck full of tools. The two things you really need is the ability to listen and the ability to use your common sense.

This is not just important for massage but also important when you choose your massage therapist or massage teacher or massage school. But I will talk about that at a later time.

New massage video series

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:34:00 +0000

Since I lost my account on YouTube (super bummer!!!!), a friend of mine wanted to feature me on a different channel on YouTube, because he thought it sucked that I wasn't able to reach out to a lot of people with my massage videos anymore. So I accepted his offer and will parallel to technique videos now also run a massage video commentary on YouTube. Because YouTube is not even telling me why my account was taken down. Anyway that's the past - but my mission carries on. Stay tune!

for more free massage videos and info go to Free-Massage-Videos.com

Anxiety and Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:09:00 +0000

Can Massage help with anxiety?

It is quite amazing how many people (including teens and even children) suffer from anxiety disorders. Even though professional help is very important in this, the environment that we are living in and our relationships are crucial in try to stop these feelings of nervousness and worry. Psychological help can sometimes be a long journey and some therapists have stated how important it is to include the body into therapy. Things like massage, exercise or relaxation techniques can help tremendously.

Anxiety Massage Therapy Video - Www.Free-Massage-Videos.com - Click here for more home videos

I put this video together to show simple techniques that can give people a break when they are under immense stress, no matter if it's due to anxiety or for some other reason.

With massage you can say: "Hey I want to make you feel better", "I'm there for you" or "You are not alone". For more massage info go to www.Free-Massage-Videos.com

Depression and Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:29:00 +0000

I think it is quite interesting that my YouTube account was deleted just when I released the Depression and Massage Video. I mean 20.000 - 25.000 people have watched my videos on YouTube daily. It's depressing. I think I need a massage now to make me feel better.

Depression Massage Therapy Video - More bloopers are a click away

Anyway I just wanted to mention in this connection, that sometimes people are not aware of their problems - they just feel down. Don't try to be a therapist. Or their psychologist. Just give them a massage that makes them feel great. That's the greatest gift that you can give them. Revitalize, Energize, and relax them. Then you are a great massage therapist.

YouTube Account Terminated

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:07:00 +0000

For some unknown reason YouTube permanently disabled my account today. I'm still trying everything possible to get it back, but it doesn't look good.
So pls be patient with embedded YouTube videos on my website. I will try to switch them out with the same videos from other video hosts.

Thanks

Oil Massage Video 2

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 23:47:00 +0000

I need to show you an Oil Massage Video that I just came across.
Ok I usually just shoot my own videos and I usually don't like to diss some other person's work, but if I can show you something that I think is important I will do that from now on.

Oil Massage For Firming Upper Thighs And Buttocks - The most popular videos are a click away

Pls notice that in this oil massage video 80-90% of the massage techniques the masseuse is pulling the bottom cheeks apart (especially 29 seconds into the video). This is not good. Most people will not appreciate it. So if you are using this technique try to either squeeze the cheeks together on the upward movement or just change the direction of the circles, as the masseuse does it about 15 seconds into the video. The technique that is done once at 33 seconds into the video is great too. Unfortunately only done once. Also some of the techniques look more like groping rather than massage (48 seconds).

Click here to get more information in connection with the Oil Massage Video

Oil Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 23:35:00 +0000

The Oil Massage Video shows the most basic principles you need to understand when it comes to massage with oil.

Massage Oil - How Much To Use - Www.Free-Massage-Videos.com - For more funny movies, click here

You need to understand that some lubricants can make it almost impossible to give a proper massage. The texture of the oil is important. You need to know that essential oils can never be used on their own. They will just burn the skin. And you need to know how much oil to use. If you are using too much oil (with the exception of massage techniques like Ayurvedic massage) you will not be able to lift the muscle during petrissage and if you are using not enough then you might irritate the skin of the recipient.

TIP: Use less oil first and see how you are doing. You can always add some. Use the least amount of oil that you and your recipient will feel comfortable with. You will also notice that the more you practice your massage techniques the less oil you will have to use. Why less oil - you get a better feel of the muscles.

Click here to get more information in connection with the Oil Massage Video

Thai Body Massage Video 2 - Couples Massage Video 2

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:22:00 +0000

Thai Body Massage Video 2 - Couples Massage Video 2 shows you some variations for the side lying position. I know that both sides are not done the same way, but if you don't want you partner to move around and work too much and you don't want to work on the floor or on a massage table, your partner will still appreciate your efforts.

Thai Body Massage Video 2 - Couples Massage Video 2 - The funniest videos clips are here

Click here for more Thai body massage video clips

Japanese Massage Video - Shiatsu Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:49:00 +0000

This Japanese Massage video shows a shiatsu head massage technique that is very simple. You will find this massage technique in many other massage traditions, like ayurvedic massage, even swedish massage, but I just happened to learn it from a shiatsu massage teacher.

Japanese Massage Video 1 - For more of the funniest videos, click here

In a chinese massage course back in Europe, a similar technique was used to treat headaches, that are caused by a lack of energy in the head or too much yin in the head, but should never be used for a throbbing headaches, that includes sharp pain. This would be a headache caused by too much energy in the head area and would therefore overstimulate the person (if the person would even let you do it in the first place)

I hope I can talk more about chinese massage principles in the future.

Click here to see more japanese massage video clips

Massage oil that dissolves in water - Wow!!

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:00:00 +0000

No problem with massage oil getting on sheets, clothes etc. You can just wash them and the massageoil comes off. Massage Oils that dissolve in water
are a great invention. They come either scented or unscented. There is Vanilla-Coconut, Lavender, Peppermint. I prefer unscented, so I bought that.
It feels a little bit different than traditional massage oil, but not much.
Anyway it works great.

High Five for Bath & Body - Click here
to buy the product. (Opens in a new window)

Back Massage Video 1

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:10:00 +0000

Learn To Massage The Back 1 - Free-Massage-Videos.com - Amazing videos are here

The back massage video 1 shows the warm up of the back massage. I just want to add some thoughts to this video.

I usually include the buttocks in the back massage. The buttocks, hips and lower back are closely related, so you should always treat them together. Because the video would not be considered family-friendly if I would show massage with lotion in that area, I had to leave it out.

Sorry 'bout that. Just one addition that you should be aware of when you use these techniques on the buttocks. Never pull the cheeks apart. It is embarrassing and uncomfortable for most people.

Go here to see the other parts of the Back Massage Video.

Hand Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (michael) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:51:00 +0000

Health Massage For The Hand 1 - Free-Massage-Videos.com - Watch a funny movie here

The reason I put up the Hand Massage Video as a self massage, is that I wanted to show the importance of the hand massage not only for clients, but also for the massage therapist.

Plus I wanted to encourage a lot of people to use this massage on a regular basis, may it be in the office after finishing a memo or working a lot on the computer, gamers, who have a little break or people who are dependent on their hand's health for work.

This is a great instant relief and the more often you use it, the less likely you will have a problem with RSI's like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

For more information on why it's good to keep your hand healthy go to Hand Massage Video