
A Guide to Massage Styles, From Swedish to Thai
Swedish, deep tissue, sports, Thai, Balinese, aromatherapy and reflexology explained, so you can choose the right massage.
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The language of touch
Massage is one of the oldest forms of care, and one of the most varied. Swedish, Thai, shiatsu or hot stones: each speaks a different language of pressure, rhythm and warmth.
This topic explains the major styles, how to choose between them and how to tell your therapist what you need.
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Swedish, deep tissue, sports, Thai, Balinese, aromatherapy and reflexology explained, so you can choose the right massage.

Warm basalt, flowing forearm strokes or clothed finger pressure: how three massage traditions feel, and which one suits you.
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