Wichita State University - Parnassus Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Massage In the past massage has often been associated with evil or bad when in actuality it can be one of the most beautiful experiences for both the person giving and receiving the massage. Massage is one of the highest forms of skilled touching practiced throughout the country today. It's a form of communica- tion without words, allowing people to experience a sence of total relaxation and good feelings towards self and others. It increases circualtion, sensation and re- duces stress in an uptight world. Recent psychological studies have shown that giving and receiving affection accounts for more than 75 per cent of the most rewarding experiences in a persons life. It has been proven that intimacies leave people better prepared emotionally to deal with the less personal aspects in life. Anyone can give a fantastic massage once they acquire a feel for the work, so to say. First, remember everything throughout the massage session is a slow process and must not be rushed at any 24!Seventies time. There are approximately 13 differ- ent forms of massage, ranging from French to Cosmetic. THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE GIVING A MASSAGE: D Keep the room temperature at approximately 75 degrees. Use a sheet if necessary to keep the person comfortable while being massaged. 25 Find out if the person has any specific areas of tension and concentrate on them. 35 To set the mood, play soft background music, preferably classical, while perform- ing your art. 45 Oils help reduce tension and friction. Use the most lightweight oil possible, and by all means use it sparingly. 55 A good preparation for this is a nice warm bath, shower or sauna allowing for a degree of relaxation before the massage begins. 65 Accessories: electrical vibrator, large feather, fur or silk scarf. rf ef Q?-bp fe- ff Percussion: Includes tapping, hacking cupping, slapping. X .-2 9 ?' I f X -2 Z - I 2 C ' E N Rotation: Gentle loose movements used Kneading: Firm grasping pressure used on on shoulderlarm, wrist, ankle, neck, buttocks, arms, legs, hands and feet. elbow and knee joints.

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spaces 1 the dog pissed on evergreens and oaks on wrought iron railing and the shiny car door of the gran torino to announce his arrival 2 sara toddles into my room her arms full with puddin' doll the st. louis monkey and a winnie the pooh book her eyes half shut she precisely arranges each toy before crawling between them like the furniture, drawings the norfolk pine and paperback books i have carefully put in place i lay next to her sweet breath tickles my ear with her giggles the arm of puddin' sticks into my rib 3 i slip between the cold sheets my nipples hardening against my finger tips bringing my knees up curling into the warmth of private thoughts my hand brushing slowly sinking into dreams my eyes wake against light he slips in quietly not to disturb his thin naked body crawls next to me the cold hardness against my back 4 the alarm rings finally reaching my dream to wake me he lies hidden beneath the quilt still as his daugther who is curled beside him puddin' doll fallen out of bed the gas flame flickers under the pot of coffee in the blackness of the early morning i have already pissed on the leg of the kitchen chair and put my elbow out not to be disturbed -barb bihlmaier 23!Se'venties

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6 if 5 'u I ff l 53 Q sd: n g N Fe- Gs. G Effluerage: Long light gliding strokes used on arms, legs, back and chest. 5' G 'SU M xx, X X ul fv A' ' af M W 1 ,ec Q j Petrissage: Picking up skin between thumb and fingers and squeezing gently, used on back, underside of arms, back of legs. 'TQ Shiv L X OX 'X cf e E X, : Q Pressure Pull: Firm, constant pulling pressure used on entire back, hands, top of thigh to tips of toes. 'V Y v VKX! A' 1 U I g gg 5 Friction: Long, slow stroking movements, 3 5. used on back, chest, arms and legs. 25!Seventies