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Massage and Relaxation
Massage is one of the oldest forms of therapy and consists of stroking, pressing and kneading different areas of the body to alleviate pain, relax muscles, stimulate and tone the body. Massage doesn't only create a pleasant sensation. Massage works on the soft tissues (the muscles, tendons, and ligaments) to improve muscle tone. Even though it largely affects those muscles just under the skin, its benefits may also reach the deeper layers of muscle and possibly even the organs themselves. Massage stimulates blood circulation and helps the lymphatic, improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.
The benefits of Massage are relaxing, soothing, healing. Massage eases tension, stiffness, and pain. It improves breathing, circulation and enhances well-being.
Research shows [massage] reduces the heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins, the body's natural painkillers. Therapeutic massage enhances medical treatment and helps people feel less anxious and stressed, relaxed yet more alert.
Sharper Image has a very nice Massage and Relaxation Product line for personal use, Like Sharper Image chair massages, Foot massager and Powerful percussion massager with heat delivers deep-muscle relief.
Types of Massages:
Aromatherapy Massage
A healing art dating back to 4500 BC that includes the use of carefully selected combinations of pure essential plant oils. Choose from 7 specific blends such as relaxing, muscle relief, energizing and our signature scent Neroli to open and arouse the senses.
Classic (Swedish) Massage
A deep combination of manipulations of the soft tissue along with stretching and joint rotations to promote realignment of the body and freedom of movement.
Hot Stone Massage
Incredibly relaxing massage uses silky smooth heated river stones and various healing oils to increase circulation, loosen muscles and allow for a deeper massage.
Ayurveda Massage
Traditional Indian therapy using oils on the body and face to balance and promote healing.
Thai Massage
Traditional Thai treatment performed in loose clothing on a mat where the therapist uses their body
to apply pressure to Sen points along the legs, back, shoulders and stomach in an effort to release
blocked energies.
Reflexology
A deep and powerful ancient Chinese technique using pressure points in the feet to restore the flow
of energy, eliminate toxins and stimulate the healthy functioning of internal organs in the entire body.
Deep Tissue (Sports Massage)
A very deep, penetrating massage designed to address all muscle groups prior to sport activities or to flush out toxins after exercise.
Combination
A full body Swedish with shiatsu points used to increase blood and lymph circulation, relax muscle tension and calm the nervous system.
Shiatsu
Japanese method given through loose clothing using rythmic thumbs,fingers and palm techniques along meridians of the body to increase mental, physical energy, calm the nervous system and stimulate blood circulation.
Tantra-Tantic Massage
The method includes various massage techniques, elements from Bioenergetic, Yoga and Sexualtherapy. The word "Tantra" emphasizes the connection with the old Indian cultural background where the body is seen as the temple of the soul. Clients are in a passive role, supported by breathing techniques they experience a very deep and intense journey through their own body. Every Massage session lasts 90 Minutes or longer. The Tantramassage movement is very popular in Germany and Switzerland, some practitioners are organized in the Association of Tantramassage in Germany.
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