Many are returning to a busy academic schedule, coupled with various responsibilities, can lead to increased stress and anxiety. As we prioritize our well-being, finding effective ways to relax and unwind becomes essential. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind when returning to your busy academic schedule.
Read MorePreparing for the arrival of your newborn can be overwhelming. If you’re looking to reduce prenatal stress, raise your child in a holistic and environmentally-friendly way, and manage the difficult transition into parenthood, keep reading!
Read MoreWhen you have a headache or maybe feeling stressed out, your first thought to relieve the symptoms is usually a Lymphatic Drainage massage right? Probably not, but it really should be! Lymphatic massage can help with many different ailments such as fatigue, insomnia, stress, swelling, and even pain resulting from a number of different medical issues including arthritis and migraines. The benefits can be endless and in the meantime, you’re getting a massage - what could be better?
Read MoreThe equinox has passed, the air is cool, and the leaves are starting to show the tell-tale signs of the changing of the seasons. Many people love fall for the beautiful colors, the cooler days and sweater weather, and of course the upcoming holidays – what’s not to love? Unfortunately, the changing weather ushering in autumn could cause some physical problems for people.
Read More2020 has been a crazy and difficult year. Of course, it is always very important to take care of your mental and physical health with self-care but now that is truer than ever. Sure, we’re spending a lot more time alone with ourselves but that doesn’t always mean that we’re caring for ourselves. Maybe you’re spending too much time on the couch or eating too much take out. But there is one easy thing you can do to make sure that once a month you are taking some time to nourish your mind, body, and soul: sign up for a massage membership.
Read MoreYoga and massage are two of the best holistic practices to incorporate into your overall wellness routine. Individually, they both provide undeniable health benefits, but, when done in tandem, the process can amplify the health benefits of its partner. The main difference is in which activity comes first - the yoga or the massage. Logically, if you go to yoga after a Swedish massage, your yoga session will be enhanced. If your hot stone massage is scheduled to follow a sun salutation session, the massage will have deeper, more sustained benefits.
Read MoreModern society’s fast-paced lifestyle and ever-evolving stressors were reason enough to practice self-care even before the Coronavirus pandemic, but the intense stress of the last few months has left most of us in dire need of intentional relaxation. One of the best techniques we can use to put our minds and bodies back in order is massage, but there are tons of types of massage therapy from which to choose. Which one is best for you?
Read MoreYou’ve heard of reflexology but are not sure what it is? You are not alone – but this popular relative of massage can do wonders for your body and mind. In layman’s terms, it is a specific type of massage, focused on your feet. The practitioner applies their knowledge and skill to put pressure on highly specific reflex points on your feet.
Read MoreYOGA – not just popular but good for your body, mind and soul. Even 15 minutes of yoga a day can have a profound impact on your overall health, making you not just physically healthier but happier too. Whatever your preferred type or style of yoga, and wherever you choose to do it – in a class with friends or alone in the bedroom – yoga has a plethora of positive benefits.
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