Posted on September 15, 2009 - by napavalleybath

8 Steps to a Relaxing Lavender Oil Massage

Healing lavender helps calm and relax you.

Use a lavender massage oil massage to soothe a stressed friend or treat an overworked loved one.

Follow these steps to creating a mellow, marvelous massage – or print it out and leave it as a “hint hint” in order to get one for yourself!

Step 1

Find a soft yet sturdy surface on which to work your massage magic.

Step 2

Have the person you are massaging lay front-side-down and make sure they are comfy.

Step 3

Rub the massage oil in between your hands to warm it.  Focus on the areas that carry the most tension – and crave the most relief: head, neck, shoulders and back.

Step 4

Using your hands in a circular motion, massage both sides of the head. Apply slight pressure all around the head and behind the ears.

Step 5

Moving to the neck, create an oval-shape motion with your fingers around the sides of the neck. Most headaches begin at the base of the skull, so focus on this hot spot.

Step 6

Slide down to the shoulders, grip both and massage with a bread-kneading motion.

Step 7

Starting with the lower back, apply circular motion pressure and work your way up to the shoulder blades.

Step 8

Repeat the massage on any areas that remain tense.