THE BASICS
--Ayurvedic: Gentle surface massage aimed at calming the nerves and stimulating blood flow
--Reflexology: Stimulation of points on the hands and feet that are thought to correspond to other areas of the body
--Shiatsu: A pattern of finger-thumb-palm movements along acupressure points
--Swedish: A system of long strokes, kneading and friction on the surface layer of muscles. Also involves movement of the joints. The most common form of massage
--Thai: Assisted stretches combining acupressure and yoga positions to focus on specific points on the body
VARIATIONS
--Deep tissue: Slow strokes and heavy finger pressure applied to areas of chronic...
