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What are the benefits ...?
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What type of massage is best for me ...?
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How should I select a therapist ...?
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Prepare thySelf ...
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Why the pain... ?
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When is the best time to receive a massage ...?
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How can I best extend the results ...?
Receiving a Massage...
Receiving a massage is an investment towards achieving an exceptional state of well-being, that can assist you in transcending both physical, mental and emotional pain. Body work, massage, and the "laying on of hands" is attributed to some of the most ancient and reliable methods for self-healing known to human kind.
Massage is most effective as a method to assist in relaxation, healing the nervous system and subtle patterns of neurosis and anxiety.
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What Type of Massage is Best for Me ...?
First and foremost know your body and "scan it" often . Through the self-reflective process, begin your investigation and use your awareness to determine what is happening in your body. Is your neck sore, does your back ache, do you experience any numbness in your body? Do you bruise easily, or experience twitching? Are you flexible, or stiff? What areas of your body do you want your therapist to be mindful of? What kind of sports or extracurricular activities do you enjoy or want to enjoy? What is your thresh-hold for pain? Do you need deep tissue manipulation, or better circulation in certain parts of your body?
Investigate the various types of massage best for you.
After you have profiled your body and investigated the types of massage available to you, interview your therapist with care. Ask yourself, is this therapist a professional practitioner? Do they practice what they preach and teach? Do they appear to be in good health? Do you feel comfortable in their presence?
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There are a few major points to consider before receiving a massage. The most important consideration is water. You will receive greater results if you are plenty hydrated before and after your session. Since the emphasis of massage is to milk your muscles free of pain and toxins, you will need plenty of fluid to assist in the removal of lactic acid and toxic buildup.
Allow yourself plenty of time before and after your session, to fully appreciate your body. By all means, do not rush to or from your opportunity to receive the maximum benefit from your investment. Take your time and clear your mind. Let your therapist know exactly what's going on in your body, and instruct them as to what you feel is best for YOU!
Pain is the built-in mechanism that alerts us to correct a situation or dis-ease. It brings our immediate attention to the source of the discomfort. Pain activates the intuitive faculty of awareness, but only if we are listening. Should you choose to ignore your "gut feeling's" , then you're probably avoiding your condition and the pain will return to remind you. This process teaches us to ask for help.
Ideally the best time to receive a massage is when you need it the most, and only you can tell. Monday's massage could help you overcome a challenging work week. Wednesday's message might help you over the hump. Thursday's massage prepares you for your Friday night date, while Saturday's massage helps you to maximize your weekend opportunity to relax.
You may also wish to consider the time of day that you will be receiving your massage. An early morning massage may put you to sleep and make it difficult to function through-out your day, while an evening session could be less effective because your therapist is burned out from having worked all day.
Massage is also a great way to catalyze some focused element of your healing effort or fast, which may improve some aspect of your health. It is also a good way to prepare yourself to accomplish challenging task's or anxious responsibilities. Entering into a new relationship, or bringing closure to and existing partnership can also be beneficial reasons to receive a massage. Important dates, stressful obligations or "strange encounters," may also compel you to see a therapist.
In any case, consider how you can extend the benefits of your healing and work to experience a deep transformation.
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