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--- getting_ready_for_massage [2015/11/12 01:43] – [Set and Setting] emily
+++ getting_ready_for_massage [2015/12/22 16:01] – [Set and Setting] emily
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 ===== Set and Setting =====
-Create a nice space and time for massage, where you won't risk being interrupted. Make sure neither of you will have to rush anywhere after.
+Find the appropriate space and time for your massage. Ask not to be disturbed. Make sure neither of you will have to rush anywhere afterwards. Switch off your mobile phones and laptops; take off your jewelry. Both of you should then wash your hands; ideally you should have short, clean nails. You can quickly warm up your hands before you start! Your emotional state is just as important as your physical surroundings. Receiver and Giver, please take a moment to notice how you are feeling before starting. Are you having a good day? Are you nervous? Tired? Upset about something, and pretending not to be? Acknowledging your own emotions before receiving or giving a massage will help you find the right, comfortable place to be with yourself and the other. You will be aware of your limits and, most importantly, you will be able to avoid mistaking your emotions for your friend's and vice versa; this will contribute to a successful, pleasant experience for you both.
-Switch off your whatever, take off your jewelry, wash hands.
-You may want to do a small warm-up of your body and hands before starting (see our [[https://archive.org/details/BOOTSEQUENCE|Bootsequence]]): Loosen and rotate your neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles... Shake (the stress off) your arms and legs... Breath into your abdomen, center yourself...Smile :)
-As important as your physical surroundings, is your emotional world:
-Both of you should take a moment to notice how you are feeling before the massage. You too, the Giver. Are you having a good day ? Are you nervous ? Tired ? A little upset about something, but pretending not to be ? Acknowledging your own emotions before you receive or start giving a massage will help you find the right, comfortable place to be with yourself and the other. It will help you respect your limits and boundaries, and importantly, it will help you not mistake your emotions for your friend's and vice versa. All of which contribute to clear intentions, emotional safety, and a massage that will be good for both.
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