Massage as Maintenance

As we emerge into Spring after a long, cold Winter, our bodies are often crying out for attention to help aching muscles feel more supple. Massage can really help assist with this. Whatever kind of massage you choose, whether it be a Holistic Massage with a beautifully crafted plant oil or a Hot Stones Massage to benefit from the penetrating warmth of basalt stones; the main aim in common could be one or all of the following:

• To relax the body and mind whilst soothing tired muscles.
• To rest and replenish from daily life and all it's many ebbs and flows.
• To enliven the circulation, increasing oxygen flow to help benefit the heart, muscles and skin. Healthy skin = healthy glow and the ability to fight off infection more easily. Good circulation also benefits the brain and contributes towards a sense of clarity, especially when dealing with stress.
• To support in times of transition, especially with hormonal changes. Massage of all kinds can be particularly nurturing for pre-menstrual tension, as well as for all stages of the menopause.
• To help reduce aches and pains and support the body back into  equilibrium. Any gardeners out there...? Of course gardening is very beneficial on all sorts of levels, however I'm sure many of us have experienced how it can impact on muscles that haven't been used for a while.
  

These examples are of course just a part of the picture. Diet, exercise, sleep and lifestyle all play their part too. However, the benefits of massage are not to be underestimated and we can all too easily neglect our bodies in this fast paced, busy world. A regular massage or even a one off every now and then, are all going to be beneficial to help us feel replenished. Think of massage as an MOT for the body, mind and spirit. Whilst massage can help support with certain health conditions, it can also help to prevent dis - ease in the first place. Massage is time for you to tune into what your body needs and to actually stop. That wonderful sense of rejuvenation after a massage is hugely beneficial for helping us to feel more at one with ourselves and the world. A stitch in time...