There’s no denying that modern life can be incredibly stressful at times for everyone. Massage is one of the top tools you can add to your self-care and mindfulness practice to keep you feeling your best at all times. With all of the stress and pressure that many of us are under in our day-to-day lives, massage offers you the chance to escape in a 60 or 90-minute session and reconnect with yourself.
Massage Works to Reduce Stress
One of the most common reasons that many of us struggle during different times in our life is due to stress. Regardless of the causes of your stress, you’ll find that massage is an excellent tool to use alongside other stress-relieving activities. Massage works to increase circulation and reduce stress-related pain you may be experiencing. It decreases the levels of the stress hormone in your body and is a very effective tool to use for anyone struggling with their day-to-day life at the moment.
Increases Mobility In Your Body
If you are struggling with your range of movement, this can have a huge impact on your quality of life. Especially if you enjoy being active or playing sports, you may feel like you are missing out on an important part of your life when your mobility is restricted. Massage works to loosen the muscles, which may be causing a reduction in your range of movement in that area. Your massage therapist will talk to you before your session to ascertain any areas where you are struggling and will then focus on those muscles during your treatment.
Time Out From Everyday Life
Many people today find it impossible to put aside even just thirty minutes to look after themselves. We find that when clients book in for a treatment at A Mindful Root, they have something to look forward to in their diary. For busy parents or working professionals, you’ll appreciate having 60 or 90 minutes where you can just switch off and be present in the current moment. So many of us today are glued to screens and technology all day long, but during your massage, you’ll be able to put your worries aside and focus on the relaxing touch you are experiencing as part of your treatment.
Helps You To Sleep Better
In our connected world today, many of us struggle to get the recommended number of hours of sleep each night. A lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your life, and you’ll soon find that your personal and professional life suffers when you are exhausted. Studies suggest that regular massages can help individuals who have insomnia, and following your massage therapy, you’ll likely feel the most relaxed you have in ages.
Adding Massage to a Mindfulness Practice
For those people who already have a mindfulness practice in place, we recommend adding massage into your self-care routine at least once a month. If you are struggling with any health conditions which cause chronic pain, you may want to increase this to every one to two weeks. Other activities we believe work well alongside massage are yoga and meditation. By finding relaxing and healthy activities you can incorporate into your weekly routine, you’ll soon find your quality of life improves dramatically. You’ll no longer feel tired and in pain all the time and will enjoy the increase in energy you experience from these activities.
Massage offers individuals the chance to take some much-needed time out to focus on themselves. If you are struggling to find balance in your life recently, we encourage you to book in for a treatment with A Mindful Root. We can offer a personalized treatment to fit your current concerns, which will leave you feeling relaxed and more at peace. Call 304-704-9476 to schedule your appointment.
