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Stretching Exercises for Flexibility | Stretching Routine

The benefits of stretching exercises and a flexible body include ease of movement. A general stretching routine includes flexibility exercises for neck, shoulders, arms, back, hips, and legs.

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The Mind-Body Connection in Healthy Living

Western medicine has come to accept the importance of the mind-body connection in health and healing. Learning to connect mind-body-spirit is an important factor in healthly living.

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Types of Asian Bodywork Therapy and Massage

Asian bodywork therapy is an umbrella term for the touch-based therapies (massage) that have developed out of the theories of Chinese and other Asian medicine.

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Types of Water Massage and Aquatic Bodywork

Water massage offers a relaxing massage done while floating in water. The techniques of aquatic bodywork include Watsu, Aquassage, Waterdance, Jahara Technique, and Healing Dance.

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Massage Cupping For a Deep Massage Without Compression

Massage cupping is based on Chinese cupping therapy and provides deep tissue massage using negative pressure. Cupping massage relaxes muscles, stimulates circulation, and more.

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Back Massage Techniques | Learn Massage Online

Learn basic back massage techniques you can use at home. Massage in a way that is comfortable to the person receiving back massage. Ask for feedback.

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Equine Massage Therapy | Massage for Horses

Equine massage therapy has many benefits for horses, helping keep them healthy and fit. Equine sports massage can improve a horse's performance.

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Dog Massage Technique and Video | Canine Massage Therapy

Dog massage relieves stiffness and tension in your dog's joints and muscles. Canine massage therapy is particularly good for older dogs or ones recovering from injury.

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The Trager Approach | Change Your Mind to Change Your Body

The Trager Approach uses gentle, non-intrusive, natural movement to release deep-seated physical and mental patterns and bring about deep relaxation, increased physical mobility, and mental clarity.

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10 Minute Workout | Ten Minute Workouts for Arms/Shoulders and Hips/Thighs

Instructions for a 10 minute workout for arms and shoulders and one for hips and thighs.

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