A massage begins with a light steady touch, followed by broad,flowing strokes. This starts claming your nervous system and releasing tension in your superficial muscles. As your body relaxes and becomes more accustomed to the massage, your massage therapist works more deeply to relax more specific areas. Make yourself comfortable. Otherwise, change your position anytime to make yourself more comfortable.
Many people just close their eyes and relax completely during a massage.
Others prefer to talk. It's your massage, and whatever feels natural to you is certainly the best way to relax. Don't hesitate to ask questions of your massage therapist as to what they are doing or about massage in general. Massage on healthy tissue feels good. The most effective and the deepest massage works the body's natural responses, rather than against them.