| A Valentine massage is one of the nicest presents to | | | | both enjoy the experience. |
| give to your partner. What better way is there to | | | | In Indonesia it is the custom when a young couple |
| celebrate your relationship than with a massage which | | | | marry to spread ylang ylang flowers over their bed on |
| can bring you even closer together. Touch is a basic | | | | their wedding night. This is believed to lessen inhibitions. |
| need enjoyed by all : relaxing, soothing, calming, it can | | | | Essential oil of ylang ylang is a wonderful mix. |
| also be sensual, intimate and a great emotional release. | | | | Perceived as warming, intoxicating and aphrodisiacal, |
| Preparation as in most things is important. | | | | with the ability to relax and uplift, leaving you with a |
| Set the scene by firstly making sure the room is | | | | sense of wellbeing. |
| warm, somewhere where there will be no interruptions; | | | | The following are blends for massage oil : |
| close the curtains, light some candles, spread some | | | | For her: |
| warm blankets or a duvet on the floor and put some | | | | Midnight Valentine Massage |
| soft music on. | | | | - 2 drops ylang ylang essential oil |
| Before beginning your Valentine massage make sure | | | | - 10ml grapeseed oil |
| your hands are warm. It's not a good start if your | | | | - 1 drop of rose essential oil |
| Valentine jumps to the ceiling when your freezing cold | | | | - 2 drops grapefruit essential oil |
| hands touch their body. Rub the palms of your hands | | | | Pour the grapeseed oil into a dark bottle adding the |
| together to bring a little heat to the surface and then | | | | essential oils drop by drop. Putting the lid on the bottle |
| just before you touch your partner tell them that you | | | | roll the bottle between the palms of your hand to |
| are about to touch them, as a way of gaining their | | | | gently mix the oils together. |
| permission and also so that you don't startle them. | | | | For him: |
| Starting with a back massage, follow the contours of | | | | Sultry Valentine Massage |
| the back from the base of the spine to the shoulders | | | | - 2 drops ylang ylang essential oil |
| in an r shape. Ask your Valentine if the pressure you | | | | - 15ml sweet almond oil |
| are using is acceptable : "Would you like more/less | | | | - 1 drop coriander essential oil |
| pressure or is it just right?" Listen to your partner's | | | | - 2 drops sandalwood essential oil |
| body with your fingers - it will let you know if there is | | | | - 2 drops lemon essential oil |
| any tension or tightness which could benefit from extra | | | | Pour the sweet almond oil into a dark bottle adding the |
| massage. Change your massage to small circular | | | | essential oils drop by drop. Putting the lid on the bottle |
| pressures and finish with simple strokes. Don't worry if | | | | roll the bottle between the palms of your hand to |
| you have never massaged before as long as you | | | | gently mix the oils together. |