Today is my birthday; I don't feel any different this year than last, with perhaps the feeling that my body is slowly deteriorating at a cellular level--you know: crow's feet, achy joints, and puffy morning eyes. But I'm not upset about it; it's the cycle of life. I bet this sounds rather depressing but it's not intended that way, it's merely a verbal reflection of the feelings of the moment--transitory and fleeting...
I'm going to like this week's task: Massage Me, Massage You: "Learn how to give and receive a massage. Adult education programs often teach massage classes, or check out bulletin boards at holistic health-oriented stores and centers. Knowing how to give a good massage is a real gift, and receiving one is pretty close to achieving a state of nirvana. It's amazing how healing a little touch can be."
I own a massage table; I use it sometimes for private clients when I'm personal training. It's useful for both massaging sore muscles but good for stretching post workout. With my educational background in exercise science, I would say I'm pretty good at massage--however, I would like to learn the "official" massage strokes for the different types of massage--Swedish, Deep tissue, etc.
I checked out a few massage technique books at the store, and most of that is what I already do. I bet the best education is hands on--no pun intended. There's a massage school downtown, and I checked into it as a way to enhance my professional credentials but it is more expensive than anticipated and its probably not a good idea for me to be a full-time massage therapist having had four surgeries on my right arm. I would need massage after work!
I will say that knowing how to give good massages makes you the most sought after person at a family gathering. Suddenly everyone wants a shoulder massage after dinner so they can relax because "no one else is good at it." That makes me feel good. I think I will treat myself to a massage today for my birthday...I bet I haven't had one in over a year!
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