What is Relaxation Massage?

This is the massage if you want to feel calm, pampered and spoiled!
 
It is a full-body treatment involving long strokes, gentle kneading, rolling of skin and some rhythmic rocking from side to side.
 
A stressed mind and body means the heart works harder. Breathing becomes rapid and shallow and digestion slows. Nearly every body process is degraded. Studies show stress can cause migraines, hypertension (high blood pressure), depression, some peptic ulcers, etc. In fact, researchers have estimated 80% of disease is stress related. Soothing and relaxing massage therapy can counteract the effects of stress.
 
Relaxation Massage

Benefits of Relaxation Massage

  • Relaxation massage helps with circulation, so your organs and skin get more oxygen; it moves fluid through your lymphatic system.
  • A relaxation massage encourages your body to digest its food, and get rid of its toxins.
  • A massage will also help unknot any muscles, soothe aches and sprains and encourage the skin to glow.
  • It will help you to sleep better.
  • It also helps to alleviate stress and tension in your muscles and will leave you with a sense of well being.
  • Strengthens the immune system function.
  • Fosters peace of mind and perfect feeling of well being.
  • Helps to relieve mental stress.
  • Reduces levels of anxiety.
  • Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness.
  • Increases awareness of mind to body connection.

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    What to expect from a Relaxation Massage

    As relaxation massage is a whole-body treatment, you will be given a towel to wrap yourself in. During the massage, you will lie on a treatment table and the therapist will take a quick case history just to see if you have any particular physical problems, or are receiving any other medical treatments.
     
    With a relaxation massage, relaxing you is the only aim. For this reason, it is one of the most complete and indulgent massages you can have.
    A relaxation massage is usually a full-body treatment involving soft music, soft lighting and aromatherapy oils. You will have a long, luxurious massage which will use all kinds of techniques including long strokes, gentle kneading and rolling of skin and muscle, and perhaps some rhythmic rocking from side to side.
     
    Relaxation massage is a passive treatment. You probably won’t be stretched or manoeuvred into any yoga-like positions, as you are, for example, in Thai massage. You just lie there and take it. This is the massage to choose if you just want to chill out, and be pampered and spoiled.
     
    Before the massage treatment avoid large meals or alcohol. After the massage drink plenty of water, which will help your body to flush out the toxins. It’s also a good idea to give yourself plenty of time either side of the massage, so that you don’t feel rushed.
     
    You should always tell your therapist in advance if you:

  • Are, or think you might be, pregnant.
  • Have any medical conditions or are receiving any treatment or medication.
  • Have recently had an injury or operation.
  • Are allergic to anything, particularly skin allergies.
  • Have any broken skin or sores on your scalp as this may affect the kind of oil and treatment you receive.

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