Definition of effleurage in English:
effleurage
noun ˌɛfləːˈrɑːʒˌefləˈräZH
mass nounA form of massage involving a repeated circular stroking movement made with the palm of the hand.
Example sentencesExamples
- Deep effleurage and cross-friction techniques are of particular use for the reduction of nodules.
- These massages fuse elements of French effleurage, Japanese shiatsu and Chinese acupressure.
- Students were provided with oil, instructed in effleurage and percussion, which they then performed on their partner.
- ‘Facials are very relaxing as they involve stroking movements and effleurage and the massage goes around the shoulders and the back or the neck,’ she said.
- There are five basic terms describing different massage maneuvers, vibration, tapotement, petrissage, effleurage and friction (small range intensive stroking).
verbˌɛfləːˈrɑːʒˌefləˈräZH
[with object]Massage with a circular stroking movement.
effleurage the shoulders and press gently
Example sentencesExamples
- Approximately 20-30 min can be spent effleuraging the posterior side of the body and 10-15 min effleuraging the front of the legs and the arms.
- Oil your hands and effleurage the whole leg.
Origin
Late 19th century: from French, from effleurer 'skim the surface, stroke lightly', literally 'remove the flower or ‘outer beauty’ of something'.