Get the most out of your new bottle of Nattilly Attired Massage Oil with these useful guidelines. Better yet, print them off for a friend, so that you can receive the perfect massage. General Tips:   Atmosphere is important! Massage should be done in a comfortably warm room on a firm, comfortable surface. A carpeted floor is perfect. Play soft music and keep the lighting soft.   Remove all jewelry that may interfere with giving or receiving a massage. This may mean rings, necklaces, bracelets and watches. Loosen all restrictive clothing.   Shake your hands to relax and warm them before you start the massage.   Once you begin the massage, maintain a consistent contact with the other person.   Ask what the other person likes.   Do not use pressure directly on the spine.   Use circular motions on the back. Long strokes should be done in the direction of the heart.   Maintain an even, firm pressure by using body weight rather than muscles to apply pressure. Mold your hands to fit the contours they are passing over.   Don't be offended if your friend falls asleep.   Massage Tips: Have the person lie on their stomach. If you feel comfortable (and they don't mind) sit on their lower buttocks. Otherwise, you can sit beside them. Begin with long, slow, whole-hand stroking movements; starting at the lower back and moving straight up towards the neck. Take your time; RELAX and breathe deeply; focus on your partner. Now separate your hands and bring them over the shoulder blades towards the floor. Pull your hands back along your partner's sides. Repeat this movement several times.     Next, work with your thumbs on the lower back. Using the balls of your thumbs, make short, rapid strokes away from you toward your partner's head. Work close to the spine just below the waistline; first on the left, then on the right side. Glide your hands to the top of the shoulders. Firmly grasp and knead the entire upper back and shoulder area. Observe your partner's response. Do what they like.   Next, massage the back of the neck and head. Use the balls of your thumbs and fingers to gently knead this area. Use a small, circular motion and work from the base of the neck up towards the head. Use a smooth, firm stroke down to the base of the neck. Repeat this several times.    With the hands placed in the middle of the back, spread your fingers and stroke upward and outward toward the shoulder. Repeat. With your hands at the top of the shoulder, gently squeeze and release the upper arm and shoulder muscle. Repeat several times on each side. (See Figure 7) To end the massage, use your fingertips to make feather-light strokes from the neck to the lower back. Finally, gently remove both hands.