<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.sassysacredspa.com/blogs/diy/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Sassy &amp; Sacred Spa - Blog , DIY</title><description>Sassy &amp; Sacred Spa - Blog , DIY</description><link>https://www.sassysacredspa.com/blogs/diy</link><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:02:39 -0700</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Massage]]></title><link>https://www.sassysacredspa.com/blogs/post/DIY-Massage</link><description><![CDATA[Learn Massage!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_5xJE6cAGT-aKswvFexVnuw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_n7W_E9JqRDKHVW7GZnNPlg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_2LTfEcQATpy5JAJsFAYeHA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_CTVplrSSS_-zo2csGvYl2A" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_CTVplrSSS_-zo2csGvYl2A"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif;">Learn Massage Basics to help yourself &amp; loved ones</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_YKWfa0eWTK-C6zRmJwmnBA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_YKWfa0eWTK-C6zRmJwmnBA"].zpelem-text { font-size:18px; border-radius:1px; } [data-element-id="elm_YKWfa0eWTK-C6zRmJwmnBA"].zpelem-text :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6){ font-size:18px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11pt;text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;">Simple Essentials</span></p><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;"><p style="margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Before you start, make sure you’re prepared.&nbsp; Some suggestions include:</span></p></span><ul><li style="font-size:9pt;font-weight:400;"><p><span style="font-weight:700;font-size:18px;">Warm Oil &amp;/or Lotion&nbsp;</span></p></li><li style="font-size:9pt;font-weight:400;"><p><span style="font-weight:700;font-size:18px;">Pillows, Blankets, Towels</span></p></li><li style="font-size:9pt;font-weight:700;"><p><span style="font-weight:700;font-size:18px;">Candles, Music, SILENCE PHONES!</span></p></li><li style="font-size:9pt;font-weight:400;"><p style="margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:700;">Fingernails </span><span style="font-weight:400;">are </span><span style="font-weight:700;">trimmed</span></span></p></li></ul></div><span style="color:inherit;"><p style="text-align:right;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;">Clear Space, Clear Mind</span><span style="font-weight:700;"><br></span></span></p><p style="text-align:right;margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:700;">Create a Peaceful and Loving Environment</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:700;"></span><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Atmosphere </span><span style="font-weight:400;">- Dim lights, serene music, tidy environment</span><span style="font-weight:700;"></span><span style="font-weight:700;"></span></span><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:700;"><br></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be Mindful and Present</span><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;"><br></span></p></span><p style="margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-weight:700;"></span><span style="font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;">Practice Makes ...PROGRESS!</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-NOTICE &amp; LISTEN</span><span style="font-weight:400;"> to cues</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -ASK </span><span style="font-weight:400;">for </span><span style="font-weight:700;">Feedback</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -Intuition &amp; Inward Reflection</span></p><p><br></p><span style="color:inherit;"></span><span style="color:inherit;"><p style="text-align:right;margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;">Hands On</span><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:700;"><br></span></p><p style="text-align:right;margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:700;">Warm Hands &amp; Oil</span></p><p style="text-align:right;margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:700;"></span><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:700;">Think in 3’s</span><span style="font-weight:400;">— Three SLOW strokes</span><span style="font-weight:700;"><br></span></span></p><p style="text-align:right;margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:700;"></span><span style="font-weight:400;">🤍 </span><span style="font-weight:700;">Flow - </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Toward Heart! <br></span></span></p><p style="text-align:right;margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:400;"></span><span style="font-weight:700;">Keep Contact </span><span style="font-weight:400;">- helps body relax &amp; trust </span><span style="font-weight:700;"><br></span></span></p><p style="text-align:right;margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:700;">Movements </span><span style="font-weight:400;">to the </span><span style="font-weight:700;">Music - </span><span style="font-weight:400;">&nbsp;Slow repetitive motions</span><span style="font-weight:700;"><br></span></span></p></span><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;">Giving a massage should be comfortable for the Giver also</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:400;">.</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:400;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Some tips on how to massage correctly – and effortlessly.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -Contouring - </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:400;">Open Palms, Fingers Curved, Follow Lines</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -Alternate - </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:400;">Fist, Palms, Forearms, Elbows</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -Lean from Core-</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:400;"> Use Body Weight Properly&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -Proper Body Mechanics -</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:400;"> Head up, drop your shoulders, back straight, knees bent...&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:400;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 𝆕 </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;">HEAD, SHOULDERS, BACK &amp; KNEES… 𝆕</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;"><br></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;">Relax &amp; ENJOY!</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trust Yourself and Be Confident</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Connection is Key</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:400;"> - Enjoy time together</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consistent - </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:400;">Set regular dates to pamper each other</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-weight:700;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Have FUN - Laugh, Joke, ENJOY!</span></p></span><p></p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color:inherit;"><p style="margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:18pt;font-weight:400;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you end up stumbling the whole way, just </span><span style="font-size:18pt;font-weight:700;">NOTICE </span><span style="font-size:18pt;font-weight:400;">and </span><span style="font-size:18pt;font-weight:700;">LEARN </span><span style="font-size:18pt;font-weight:400;">for next time!&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11pt;"><span style="font-size:18pt;font-weight:400;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; One of the most important things to remember after the massage, is for the recipient to drink &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; plenty of water for the next couple days. Water helps flush out toxins and re-hydrate our muscles. </span><span style="font-size:18pt;font-weight:700;">Water, Water, Water! <br></span></p></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:700;"></span></span><br></p></div><span style="color:inherit;"></span></div>
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