Massage
Massage is rooted in human culture, the Chinese were practising massage as long ago as 3000 BC. In India sacred, ancient Hindu texts include massage in their guidelines for well-being. Egyptian tombs contain evidence showing that massage was a part of their culture. Massage was also important to cultured Roman citizens: after their bathing rituals in hot springs, many Romans liked to round off their visit to the baths with a relaxing massage.
Benefits of Massage
- Relief from stress, anxiety and tension
- Feelings of deep relaxation
- Improved moon
- Improved sleep
- A general sense of health and well-being
Each type of massage has its own specific techniques:
Deep Tissue Massage
Intense massage focussing on specific problem areas, effective in helping to relieve a host of bodily aches & pains. Helps alleviate chronic tension in the muscles and soft tissues.
Classic Massage
Classic massage movements promote a sense of well-being by boosting the circulation, relaxing the muscles, and soothing the nerves.
Hot Stone Therapy
A holistic whole body treatment long used by tribes of Hawaii and Tibet, American Indians and Chinese practitioners to help ease tension in the mind and body.
The heat from warmed basalt stones can penetrate the muscle fibres to a deeper level than classic massage alone, allowing it to be a more effective treatment.
