Body massage is very advantageous for the body and mind. It makes the skin soft, smooth and moisturized. Body massage boosts up the blood circulation and relaxes the body. Body massage reduces deposited fat cells and stimulates the sinews. Body massage helps in nullifying aches in muscles and joints. It abolishes tension and tiredness. In summer, body massage can be done with the body lotion or massage cream. In winter, other oils like almond oil, sesame oil, etc, can be mixed in aroma oils and massage with them. Generally, time for the massage is 60 to 80 min. after the body massage, hot towel can be done. It opens up the skin pores and allows oil or lotion penetrates into the skin and balances water and oil. It relaxes the body from tiredness. The steps of body massage are as follows.

Steps for scalp massage: Heat the herbal oil luke warm and apply it thoroughly on the scalp. Do the clockwise massage with all the fingers or both the hands. Do the rotation massage all over the scalp with a finger and a thumb. Do the pinching massage. Do the tapping and rubbing. Pull the hair from roots lightly. Do the criss cross massage with the thumbs. Do the clockwise and anti-clockwise massage with the fingers on the occipital bones behind the ears. Allow butterfly strokes on the shoulders. Do the vibration and friction massage. Give pressure on the acupressure points. Massage in the hair with fingers as we comb hair.

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