Relaxation Massage Benefits

‘There is now evidence to suggest 90% of all dysfunction and disease in the body originates in STRESS!’

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Relaxation massage is a very affective technique which relaxes, grounds and centers the mind and body. When relaxed clarity ensues creating space in the mind to form new perspectives which allows for spontaneous problem solving capabilities. Additionally, the senses are enhanced meaning colours, sounds, smells and sensations are more enjoyable reducing the need for addictions, depression or boredom. The body responds to relaxation massage by letting go of tension in the muscles and connective tissue allowing aches and pains to melt away. This level of relaxation sets the foundation for a more upright and supple posture. Musculoskeletal relaxation massage uses Swedish massage techniques which are some of the most well known relaxing massage methods available.

It is important to realise relaxation is not just a ‘feel good‘ experience. Deep therapeutic relaxation is essential for the purpose of counterbalancing highly stressful lifestyles most of us lead today. Stress is a pandemic! Our ability to handle stress defines who we are in this world, what job we can handle, what relationships we can juggle, and much more without losing our minds. In this day and age the mind often lacks the ability to keep up with all the stimulus and input coming in which results in a perpetual build up of stress. With stress heavy on the mind the world becomes a place to fight or a place to run away from. Due to the impractical nature of fighting everyone and running away from situations the mind moves to the next stage of survival which is to desensitise and become unconscious. Unconsciousness is the denial of experience and is responsible for all additions, depressive tendencies, prolonged guarding and holding onto tension in the body. Without respite problems and dis-ease start to arise in the mind (psycho) and body (soma) which can be very debilitating.  Deep periods of conscious relaxation is key to overcoming chronic overwhelm and build up of stress in our lives. Relaxation massage in one way of achieving this.