Mental Benefits
Massage helps to create a calm state of alertness while reducing mental stress. It can create a calmer mind, and increases the capacity for clear thinking. It is relaxing and allows the body to release stored stress.
Physical Benefits
Massage improves circulation, improves joint flexibility, aids in healing scar tissue due to injury. It also releases chronic muscle tension and pain, reduces physical fatigue, releases muscle spasms and cramps, aids in the release and elimination of toxins, promotes deeper and easier breathing, reduces blood pressure, relieves tension related to headache and eye strain. Massage nourishes your skin, improves posture and body awareness. It has been proven to aid in fibromyalga.
Emotional Benefits
Massage creates a feeling of well being while reducing anxiety. It creates awareness of body-mind connection, enhances a sense of harmony, and increases energy flow at all levels.
Reduce stress and soothe sore muscles by practicing this at-home massage tip. Sit comfortably with your legs straight out in front of you. Next, place your right forearm across your chest in the opposite direction, then lay your fingertips on top of your left shoulder. Place your left forearm across your chest in the other direction, then lay your left fingertips on top of your right shoulder. Bending and pulsing your fingertips, gently massage the tops of your shoulders from the neck outward for one minute. After a hectic day, this helps to improve moods and lift your spirits!