A collection of techniques designed primarily to relax muscles with applied pressure on targeted tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, skin, joints, etc.) and lymphatic vessels or organs of the gastrointestinal system, returning blood flow to the heart. Swedish uses 5 strokes to stimulate circulation of blood through the body; petrissage (knead), effleurage (stroke), vibration, friction, tapotement (tapping). Benefits include: muscles relaxation, increase circulation, removal of metabolic waste products. Recipient obtains better awareness of their body and the way they use and position it, and provides a feeling of connectedness.