Sentences with word «effleurage»

While in the shower or when moisturizing, the new mother can lightly effleurage around her breasts six times, lightly knead the base of the breasts and press on any areas that might feel tender.

In contrast, Ask et al. (2) reported that maximal muscle power output during leg extension was significantly increased (by 11 %) when the subjects received 10 minutes of standardized massage, which included effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement before the exercise rather than 10 minutes of passive rest.

Repetitive effleurage promotes better circulation, decreases nervous system firing and can reduce pain perception in an injured area.

The term effleurage comes from the French word «effleurer» meaning to glide lightly.

Petrissage is sort of a combination of effleurage and fingertip massage and uses a kneading technique.

Effleurage follows the opposite direction of stroking (toe to body).

The package continues with a 60 - minute traditional Balinese style massage inclusive of Balinese palming, stretching effleurage and pressure point techniques to relieve tension, improve blood flow, ease stress and calm the mind.

Rather, it «s effleurage — gentle pressure and rhythmic stroking appropriate for delicate bodies that are only one - fourth muscle.

Is effleurage or petrissage more effective than one of those self - massage devices you can buy from late - night informercials, or than a foam roller?

Effleurage is a gentle long, slow strokes with your palm, starting at the puppy's head and continuing down to the tail and feet.

Effleurage This is also done with the hand on the pet and even pressure on the hand.

ANCIENT BALINESE MASSAGE 60 / 90 minutes - $ 180 / $ 240 This popular Balinese - style massage includes traditional Balinese Palming, light stretching, effleurage and pressure point techniques to relieve the tension, improve blood flow, ease stress and calm the mind.

A relaxing and traditional Balinese massage technique that includes stretching, effleurage (circular movements made with the palm) and pressure point activation to improve circulation, and relieve stress and tension.