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I believe the most difficult aspect of Swedish massage is performing the treatment using only body weight pressure , without using any force.

If the practitioner uses the strength of their arms and hands to apply pressure, they will tire out quickly.

Not only that, but customers also feel "pressed," causing their bodies to tense up, which can actually make it harder for them to relax.

On the other hand, the pressure of leaning your body weight directly on top of it is surprisingly not painful, despite being quite deep.

It creates a gentle pressure that the recipient unconsciously accepts.

However, mastering this is extremely difficult.

Because when your standing position, foot stance, pelvic orientation, and the angles of your elbows and shoulders all come together perfectly, you can only truly "ride" the bike.

If your wrists are raised or your shoulders are hunched, you're already using up energy at that point.

Often, people think they're riding the bike, but in reality, they're just pushing it with their arms.

Having observed students for many years, I've come to realize that the reasons why someone "can't ride" are completely different for each individual.

Some people can't act until they understand something intellectually.

Some people want to relax, but they don't know how to release tension.

Some people feel some resistance to entrusting their weight to their partner.

And I feel that this is not so much a matter of technology, but rather a matter of the person's way of life itself .

People who normally can't act without thinking things through first will find that their minds get ahead of them during treatment, causing their bodies to stiffen.

People who are not good at relying on others cannot even entrust their weight to their partner in bed.

How you use your body and your state of mind on a daily basis is directly reflected in your hands.

Therefore, while Swedish is about teaching techniques, it's also about helping people confront their own way of being.

The moment a student finally learns to ride is often not because their technique has changed, but rather because something within them has relaxed.

Honestly, teaching the technique itself isn't that difficult, because the procedures can be put into a manual.

However, in order to train therapists who can truly help clients relax, we must be able to observe their way of life.

Only by understanding why someone can't relax, and by accepting their life experiences, can you find the door to where your words can truly reach them.

That's what I value most in my teaching.
You can't hide what comes out of your hands.

That's why, before focusing on technology, I want to spend time with people to connect with them as individuals.

KAORI