What is a Holistic Massage?

what is Holistic Massage

It takes its name from the Greek word “holos” which means everything, whole, complete. The human being is an indivisible whole; composed of a physical body, a mind, some emotions and a soul or spirit. The aim of holistic massage is to work on the person, as a unitary whole, using different techniques to balance this whole being. In this way, holistic massage also focuses on external factors such as psychology, nutrition and the environment.

Holistic massage treats each person according to their individual needs, so that the body can restore its own natural balance. This treatment uses touch, movement and energy during therapy. You can also use relaxation techniques with relaxing music, essential oils, and other methods, along with the massage itself.

Benefits of Holistic Massage

Holistic massage has many benefits, including many:

  • Increases energy levels
  • Increases mental clarity
  • Improves concentration
  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • Relieves muscle tension and stiffness
  • Improves posture
  • Improves mobility and flexibility
  • Improves circulation
  • Promotes deeper and more efficient breathing
  • Improves skin elasticity
  • Strengthens the immune system
  • Balances the digestive system
  • Helps eliminate lactic acid and toxins
  • Deeply relaxes
  • Promotes the release of endorphins
  • Decreased high blood pressure
  • Eye strain relief, headaches and migraine headaches

What to Expect from Holistic Massage?

This massage consists of three different phases, although they are harmoniously joined, so that the receiver of the massage feels that the three are united.

Then, once the oil with the most suitable essences has been chosen, it is spread over the whole body and the treatment is continued. All areas of the body will be massaged, but more emphasis will be placed on more tense areas. In this sense, not only the symptoms manifested by the receptor are attended to, but all the areas that are blocked.

This is the part of the massage that causes the most relaxation. The masseur does not work with his physical strength, works the energy and seeks his balance. Normally the recipient of the massage enters a meditative state. In this state, the mind relaxes, thoughts diminish, and many times the physical body itself “releases” physical and emotional tension.

Why Choose Holistic Massage?

In today’s world, especially in the West, we live a frenetic life. Tiredness, stress and muscle aches are common. We live in haste, we do something and we already think about what we will do next, or what we have done before. Not only that, we do not know how to manage our emotions and our inner pendulum is unbalanced, we tend to have them repressed or exalted.

The holistic massage uses different manual and natural techniques in order to eliminate these blockages that prevent us from reaching balance and have a healthier lifestyle. This massage gives us the opportunity to get to know each other from the inside out. Also, this massage is perfect, not only as a treatment tool, but also as a prevention tool. It is a fantastic tool for reaching your optimal health potential.

Often, the holistic massage therapist has been trained in a number of disciplines, and has gone through a period of personal development, on his or her own journey. He has specialized in an area of attention from immunity, sports, mental health, to relaxation to massage.

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Improve Your Morning Routine

Improve your Morning Routine

Your morning routine will determine the rest of your day!

Like most people, I am way more productive in the morning. After I get home from work all I want to do is flop on the couch and binge watch TV (but we all know that this doesn’t happen especially if you have a partner or kids).

Thats why I exercise as soon as I wake up. This way my brian has less time to think of 101 excuses as to why I should go for a run. If I go outside first thing in the morning I feel fresh, energetic and rejuvenated. The early morning sun lifts me up and the cool breeze keeps me awake.

 

DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER AND WHAT TIME I WORK I LIKE TO GO FOR A RUN OR I DO YOGA BEFORE I START MY MORNING ROUTINE.

 

7:00 – After I exercise and have a shower I make a fresh juice or smoothie with chia seeds, ginger, almond milk /coconut water and fresh fruit or veggies.

7:20 – I drink my breakfast out in my backyard or on the balcony and soak up the suns vitamin D. While I’m in the sun I like to meditate for a few minutes focusing on grounding and being present in the moment.

Or I make a warm lemon and ginger tea if its raining outside.
(Lemon and ginger tea boosts your immune system & reliefs digestion)

7:40 – Then I get dressed and before leaving I make my bed and clean up the house a bit depending on how much time I have left.

 

FOR ME, CLEANING IS A REJUVENATING & STRESS RELIVING PROCESS. WHEN YOU GET RID OF UNWANTED THINGS SUCH AS MESS & RUBBISH YOU ALLOW THIS SPACE TO BE CLEAR SO NEW THINGS CAN MANIFEST.

 

1 MINUTE JOBS:

  • Chuck or sort through your mail & bills
  • Give your kitchen a wipe down or pack the clean dishes away
  • Take the Trash out
  • Pick up any clothes left around your room
  • Tidy the kitchen table
  • Simple make your bed

 

Here are 5 Ways to Improve your Morning Routine

  1. Write down some different exercises you can do each morning depending on the weather and time. This can be as simple as a few morning stretches and star jumps.
  2. Reflect on what you consume each morning. If you are eating a very sugary or greasy diet maybe think about a healthier option. You don’t want to start each day with digestion issues.
  3. Do you have a balcony or backyard? If you do, why not spend a few munities each morning out there. Natural light has many advantages such as aiding in mood and perception and enabling the performance of tasks. If you don’t have a balcony or a backyard you can open up all the blinds in your home and allow this natural light to brighten up your morning.
  4. As I mentioned above cleaning my home relives stress and feels rejuvenating. If you don’t have a lot of time in the morning to clean the house remember my “1 minute jobs”.

 

It’s surprising how many things we put off that we could get done in two minutes or less.

 

For example, washing your dishes immediately after your meal, tossing the laundry in the washing machine, taking out the garbage, cleaning up clutter, sending that email are simple 1 minute jobs you can integrate into your morning routine.

Since we are all unique individuals we will all have a different routine that suits our lifestyle and environment.

Make sure you give yourself at least 20 minutes a day to prepare your mind, body and soul for the day ahead of you. This might mean waking up 20 minutes earlier or preparing lunches the night before.

 

Start creating healthy morning habits today!!

Let me know in the comments below what you have integrated into your morning routine

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