The best form of relaxation for me is to get a full body massage from my regular masseur who is almost totally blind and nature has compensated him for that handicap by a highly sensitive touch. He massages me from top to toe following a systematic routine and uses whatever lubricant that the client gives him. I use an ayurvedic massage oil. The routine lasts an hour and it removes all the kinks from the body like nothing else does.
Ideally I would prefer to go for a full pizhichil treatment, but for that I have to go to the city and the commuting takes the pleasure out of it.
The trick is in having a steaming hot shower/bath immediately after the massage and after that, have a nice lunch and take a nap. When you wake up, you will feel like a zillion rupees. I guarantee that. Commuting, delays that post massage pleasure.
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Some day I must try a full body massage.
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Rummuser Reply:
January 4th, 2013 at 21:25
You will not regret it. It can become very addictive though!
One hour, wow! I’m falling asleep already.
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Rummuser Reply:
January 4th, 2013 at 21:27
I am not surprised!
I’m reminded of a friend who ordered a ‘massage’ when staying in a Japanese hotel. He expected a visit to his room from a pretty kimono clad young lady. He got a huge ‘Sumo’ type man who he said beat the s**t out of him for an hour !
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Rummuser Reply:
January 4th, 2013 at 21:28
I do have another masseur who massages wrestlers. He does exactly what your friend’s masseur did. I use his services when I feel the need for some rough massaging, which is not often but after some grueling time, it is very refreshing too.
sign me up!!!
Rummuser Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:31
Any time friend. When you come over here, I will ensure that you get one everyday!
I have experienced full body massage and agree with you fully that it is marvelous. It was in Calistoga in the Napa Valley on my honeymoon and they put you through a mud bath first and then a heated cubicle or sorts before the massage. You are already a totally relaxed, cooked noodle before they begin and afterward, the energy level and sense of well-being are without parallel!
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Rummuser Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:31
There are some naturopathy spas that use the mud therapy here too. Somehow, that does not appeal to me.
A friend of mine was going with a fella who was studying how to become a masseur. I’ll never forget the day she told us that it was his assignment to call all his girlfriend’s friends up to his place and give us all full massages. I thought she joking, it took me a while to realise she was deadly serious. Four of us actually turned up and yes, he was serious. Then one of the girls’ boyfriend showed up and said he wanted a massage too. The ‘host’ complained of being badly tired the next day.
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Rummuser Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:33
You have said something that has always troubled me. If there are a number of people waiting to be massaged and just one masseur, it can get very tiring for the latter. I do feel sorry for him when that happens.
I always wanted to have this kind of relaxation.
Rummuser Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:33
What stops you?
I love massages though costly and hard to find a person that can really do a great job, when you do though, it is wondrous. I have to agree with that commuting would take the pleasure out of it, its better to be able to shower, relax, nap, meditate instead of worrying about getting home to do so. Thanks for sharing!!!!
Rummuser Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:34
I am scheduled for a Swedish massage this afternoon. The first that I will experience. Shall post about it anon.
I refer to myself as the “princess and the pea”, because I’m too sensitive to enjoy the massages here in China. In America, the massages are soft and caressing. In China they are pounding and digging. It’s just not enjoyable to me. I get bruises afterward! The masseuses here are also usually blind. My husband likes that so that they don’t see his fat.
(although I’m sure they feel it. lol)
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Rummuser Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:41
When you enter one of our long term naturopathy clinics, they assure you that the massage helps in reducing fat too! Quite whether it is the massage or the entire program which includes other elements like diet etc, is a moot point though!
yes I’ve had these, Ramana, and I feel like a new woman afterwards. However the facilities here in NL leave a lot to be desired. Lack of hot shower afterwards for one.
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Rummuser Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:42
I will be going for a Swedish Massage, for the first time this afternoon. Depending on the outcome, I shall post or not about the experience.
That sounds wonderful. I’ve never ever had a massage but people keep telling me I should try one. Some day I will….
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Rummuser Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:45
You will not regret it Nick.
I didn’t have a massage for 40 years due to a horrible experience when I was young. Now it is one of the great pleasures that I forget to indulge in often enough. I must have too many pleasures:)
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Rummuser Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:47
I hope that you do have many pleasures. I intend to at every opportunity to.
I know I’ve often commented that someone needs to get a screwdriver into my joints and do some adjusting. It looks like the person on the table is getting just that treatment!
I agree with you in regard to commuting and treatment. It would be a different story if it were a meandering drive through pastoral country-side, like I used to enjoy.
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Rummuser Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:49
That analogy is apt. I feel like that too sometimes!
That’s very relaxing. Full body massage is all I want this weekend.
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