Before the moment there is holding
Before the stroke there is stillness
before the caress there is quiet

One of the most beautiful and powerful strokes of Massage is not moving at all.
It is holding, in stillness
In presence deep presence
Holding with your heart, Holding
Simply resting your hands on the body
With gentleness with love, with presence
With the intention of only being with you.

Holding brings you into your body
I often use it as an earth massage
It defines your body
It brings towards your center, bringing you to your core, it is
where the connection begins.

There is a healing in being held,
No movement, no expectation, no anticipation.
There is a stillness of being and in time the mind will still like the body as it quietens.

Create a space a sacred space, a sensual space.
Warm welcoming, comforting.
Choose the elements with harmony.
Breath, a few deep breaths to become present.
Look into your partner...