Raindrop
TECHNIQUE®
Raindrop Technique ®
Raindrop Technique incorporates calming, energizing, and soothing
essential oils with traditional massage practices. When Raindrop
Technique is performed correctly, application of the pure, Young Living
Therapeutic Grade™ essential oils contained in this kit result in energy
alignment, stress relief, and the harmonious balance of every system in
the body.
Raindrop Technique is the result of combining ancient Lakota wisdom
with the latest in essential oil research. By integrating gentle massage
sequences with specific essential oils, Young Living has created an
experience that balances energy, releases toxins, and facilitates open
energy flow throughout the body.
Young Living’s Raindrop Technique contains specially selected essential
oils and blends, and a DVD with step-by-step instructions.
Performing a Raindrop
Technique
Preparation:
1. Create a relaxing setting (cool room, dimmed lighting, soothing music, etc.).
2. Provide a massage table or other comfortable surface for recipient, along
with a sheet, hospital gown, or towel for modesty. NOTE: Oils may stain
certain fabrics and/or react with vinyl surfaces.
3. Gather two towels and a source of hot water (for compress).
4. Remove all jewelry.
5. Trim and file fingernails; remove nail polish.
6. Enter the space with healthy and positive intentions.
7. Offer recipient plenty of water to flush toxins from the system.
8. Ensure that Raindrop Technique products are within arm’s reach.
Please refer to the enclosed DVD for a complete demonstration of the Raindrop Technique.
Performing the Raindrop Technique
Quick Reference Chart
1 Energy Balancing 5 Saw Massage
OILS
OILS
Cypress
Valor blend
DROPS
DROPS
6-10 drops
6 drops
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Feather stroke up the spine to disperse oil.
Dispense oil blend into hands, hold hands on
Place index and middle finger on either side of
the soles of recipient’s feet until you feel a
the spine. Using other hand, rub the index and
shift in recipient’s energy.
middle fingers up the spine using a saw-like
motion. Repeat two more times.
2 Vita Flex
OILS
6 Thumb Roll Massage
Oregano, thyme, basil (or balsam fir), cypress, OILS
wintergreen (or birch), marjoram, peppermint Wintergreen (or birch)
DROPS DROPS
6 drops 6-10 drops
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
Apply oils, one at a time, to the spine of each Feather stroke three times to disperse the
foot using Vita Flex technique. Perform Vita oil. Place thumbs on either side of vertebrae,
Flex three times. Apply all seven oils to the slowly move up the spine using Vita Flex
right foot before moving on to apply all seven technique. Repeat three times.
oils to the left foot.
3 Feather Stroke 7 Flare Feather Stroke
OILS
OILS Marjoram, peppermint
Oregano, thyme
DROPS
DROPS 6-10 drops
2-4 oregano; 3-5 thyme
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION Apply marjoram oil liberally all over the back.
Starting with oregano, drop oil along the Feather stroke three times to disperse. Place
length of the spine. Gently, using six-inch hands at the base of the back and feather
feather strokes, spread the oil along the stroke up about eight inches and then flare
back. Do this three times. Repeat with thyme. off down the sides. Work your way all the way
To reduce discomfort, apply V-6 Enhanced up the back. Repeat three times. Follow with
Vegetable Oil Complex if needed. peppermint.
4 Circular Massage 8a Relaxing Massage
OILS OILS
Basil (or balsam fir)
Aroma Siez blend
DROPS
6-10 drops DROPS
DESCRIPTION 15-30 drops
Feather stroke three times up the spine to DESCRIPTION
distribute oil. Place fingers next to spine and Feather stroke to disperse oil all over the back.
using small, circular motions massage all the With the palms of the hands, move up each
way up the spine. Massage should be deep side of the back using large, circular massage
tissue. Complete three times on each side. strokes. Work shoulder and neck area with
thumbs. Repeat three times.
8b Relaxing Massage 12a Neck Stretch
OILS OILS
V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex N/A
DROPS DROPS
As needed to cover back of client N/A
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
Dispense oil into palms of hand; massage Turn recipient over, move to the head of the
all over back. Then, starting at base of back, massage table, place fingers on either side of
massage using alternating horizontal back-and- the neck, heel of the hand rested against the
forth motion. Repeat three times. jaw, pull back and stretch in an arching motion.
Hold three seconds. Repeat three times.
9 Energy Balancing 12b Cranial Hold
OILS
Valor blend OILS
DROPS N/A
10-15 drops DROPS
DESCRIPTION N/A
Dispense oil along the spine. Feather stroke
DESCRIPTION
three times, then perform circular massage with
Place one hand on the back of the cranial bone,
full flat of the hand up the length of the spine.
the other under the recipient’s chin. Stretch
Repeat three times.
back using full body weight. Hold five seconds.
Repeat three times.
10 Compress
OILS
13 Neck Flex
N/A OILS
DROPS N/A
N/A DROPS
DESCRIPTION N/A
Apply moist, warm towel across entire back.
DESCRIPTION
Place a dry towel over the wet towel. Allow
Cross hands behind head of recipient, right
heat to penetrate for eight to ten minutes.
hand on recipient’s left shoulder, left hand on
recipient’s right shoulder. Bend neck so that it
11 Compress Stretch
flexes chin towards chest. Flex center, left, right,
then repeat three times.
OILS
N/A
DROPS
N/A
DESCRIPTION
While compress is still on recipient’s back,
cross your hands and, starting and the base of
the back, press down on the recipient’s back
and move your hands apart while creating a
vibrating motion. Work your way up the back.
Repeat three times.
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