The Power of Massage
Remember how your baby gurgled with joy when you massaged his soft petal-like skin and the way he slept contentedly in your arms after you had finished. A massage is one of the first contacts a newborn has with the world. Yes, it is the power of touch that shapes our lives from the very beginning.
A massage is the most basic manifestation of touch as it soothes, calms and imparts warmth and caring. It is a silent communication of affection and understanding between two individuals and a widely practiced form of stress management
Amongst its innumerable advantages, a massage releases tension from tired muscles, stimulates blood flow, eases stress, helps fluid drainage speeds up the elimination of wastes products by the body and more importantly, generates a sense of wholeness and peace. Massage thus greatly increases your sense of well-being, both physically and mentally.
Today, massage is a widely used and accepted technique to help your tired body and mind rejuvenate. There’s no better remedy than a languorous massage to relieve you of your tension and get rid of your aches and pains.
Aren’t there times when you have had a back-breaking day and wish that you could just lie down and have the luxury of a massage? Don?t worry, you can learn to give yourself a massage by learning a few simple techniques.
