After a few days review, we are now beginning to learn new techniques. Because the class size is so small we are getting plenty of teacher time, which is a very good thing! The teachers know I want to perfect my skills and correct me on every error, no matter how small. Fortunately I'm in the learning zone and am able to pick up the most basic tasks after being told seven or eight times and getting smacked after the 8th time.
The trick is to know the basic steps of the relaxing massage. This you learn in the first course. As well as knowing the steps to follow, you must know the sen lines associated with each step, and must understand how deep to press on them. This is the hardest skill to master.
The medical techniques we are now learning all branch off from the relaxing massage. The steps of the relaxing massage start at the legs, then go to the back, upper back, arms, neck and head. If we are treating a migraine headache we will do a portion of the steps for upper back, neck and head (roughly speaking - it's more complicated then that but to explain it would be a nightmare), after which there are special steps that must be completed, followed by the treatment points. At the end the client being treated can opt for the application of a herbal compress (this smells and feels fantastic), balm or oil. I know how to make the herbal compresses and will be including this in my practice back home, and will also be bringing home plenty of the balm and oils.
To Jenny, Miki, Arianna, Giles, Lisa, Villi, Emmy, A and Agnes - we miss you and wish you were with us!
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