The massage itself is presented in great detail with real expertise--and at a speed that makes it easy to learn. The people in the film are attractive and really do look like they are being massaged. You watch a real massage move over the Chest and Abdomen, Head, Arms, Hands, Front of the legs, Feet, Back of the Legs and Back. Individual strokes are shown and explained well. You really can follow along stroke by stroke, trying things as you watch. There's also lots of information about the body and the senses. The main emphasis throughout is on pleasure. You are encouraged to try what you see on the screen. There's also lots of information on the effects massage has on the body.

I would recommend this video without reservation to anyone who is interested in learning how to do a sensual massage.

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Very Happy with my purchase  Aug 20, 2004 By E. Gates "EG"
Having owned THE NEW SENSUAL MASSAGE and enjoyed its beautiful techniques with my loved ones, I was delighted to discover this book and DVD package which makes the learning process even easier. The Art of Sensual Massage is probably the most famous massage book out there. We got it as a wedding gift and really put it to good use. What a great experience sensual massage is! This is apparently a new edition with better photos and printing. The DVD fits right in with the techniques described in the book...almost page by page. It's packaged inside the book. It's really fun to use them together. We have recommended this package to several friends and based on the enthusiastic responses, will continue to do so.

The bottom line: if you want to learn and really ENJOY massage, get this package. You won't regret it.

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ENJOYABLE. A BEST BUY!  Feb 17, 2004
For this price, you get both the best massage book and a step-by-step video of the same practice. Very carefully done with precision and many helpful hints on massage technique. The book really does come alive when you sit back and watch the DVD. It's handy to be able to stop the motion and try something. Anyone will be able to learn massage from this combo because you can see pressures and rhythms in motion. Real massage occurs in every scene, with useful health tips. Very sensual with the right person but the technique will work in just about any setting. For example, you could use this combination as a guide for learning massage in a non-sensual setting, like, say, geriatrics. It's quite clear that almost everyone will find a level of deep appreciation here.

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Great Book for Couples  Oct 04, 2006 By Steph
I got this book for my husband as an anniversary gift. We love giving each other massage, so I thought he might like a book that was easy to understand so we could both develop new teqniques. We both are learning a lot, and we've learned a lot that has helped our marriage.

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The Art of Sensual Massage  Mar 15, 2008 By Michelle Pfier "Mimi"
The DVD is much better than the book. However the black and white photographs in the book are artistic and professional. The techniques described are relaxing and sensual, NOT sexual. Some books say sensual in their titles but are really sexual in nature.

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