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  1. The Kindle version of Sensual Massage Made Simple displays gorgeous color photography on both the iPhone and iPod Touch.
  2. Massage slows things down to the actual rhythms of the body at rest, creating a palpable sense of harmony.
  3. Massage works the first time you try it. Remember that people love being touched. Think of massage as educated touching.
  4. Your enjoyment of massage should remain free of complex equipment issues. Your hands will never be replaced by a massage machine.
  5. Good massage is simple and can be mastered by anyone. Beware of schools which complicate--at great cost--what should be a simple course..
  6. Transitions from one part of the body to another become opportunities to extend a sensual moment. Avoid jerky motions.
  7. Sounds and smells that are routinely shut out can dominate a massage. Don't leave it to chance; ask your partner to pick music and scents.
  8. Keep stroke rhythms consistent throughout a massage. Big strokes, like circulation, should move at the same speed as fingertip kneading.
  9. Generally, it's best not to use the word "relax" when you want someone to relax. Make suggestions. The tone you use counts.
  10. If your partner falls asleep, continue what you were doing. You're not massaging the conscious mind, you're massaging the body.
  11. Great massage music: Paul Horn "Inside the Great Pyramid," "Inside the Taj Mahal."
  12. At rest, your partner will be sensitive to the slightest draft. Make sure your massage area is heated to at least 70F before you begin.
  13. Facial wrinkles are caused by poor muscle tone in subcutaneous tissues, not by a defect in the skin. Skip the facial creams and try massage.
  14. Are your hands warm enough for massage? The armpits make an ideal temperature test. There you will feel exactly what your partner feels.
  15. Your hands must be warm before you touch your partner. Use warm water or press both hands into your armpits, fingers outstretched.
  16. Great full body circulation stroke: Press forward with both hands from the ankles over the legs, back and shoulders. Don't break contact.
  17. Kneading travels well. Use it on every fleshy part of the body. Knead with your fingertips on the hands and feet.
  18. Transitions move sensation from one part of the body to another. Use both hands and don't break contact. Avoid jerky movements.
  19. Add oil to your hands, then rub it onto your partner's body during the massage. Never pour oil directly onto your partner's body.
  20. No need for expensive massage oils. Ordinary safflower oil is fine. Scent with a few drops of lemon juice. Good for skin, especially hands.