A short classroom demo from the Soma Institute covering the opening strokes of a back massage: long gliding effleurage and kneading petrissage. The instructor also shows how much lotion to use and a forearm technique. Save this to Pinterest for later.
A quick refresher on the two foundation strokes of a Swedish-style back massage before you practise on a partner.
What you'll learn
How much lotion to warm in your hands before you start
Long gliding strokes up the back and out to the shoulders
Gently kneading the back of the neck
Working from the side of the table and using the forearm
Key moments
0:20 – Applying lotion
1:03 – Back of the neck
2:14 – Working from the side of the table
4:22 – Forearm technique
Not ideal for
A full-length relaxing session, as this is a 5-minute spoken classroom demo.
This video is for relaxation and education, not medical advice. Stop if anything feels painful, and check with a professional if you have an injury or health condition.
Watch it once all the way through before trying the strokes. Notice how the instructor keeps contact with the skin, moves slowly, and checks in about pressure. Pair it with our Swedish vs Thai vs deep tissue article to see where this style fits, and watch the introduction to Swedish massage for draping and basic strokes.
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