A Shiatsu Massage is an ancient healing therapy that originated in South East Asia. It has been used for centuries across Japan and China as a restorative technique. The word ‘Shiatsu’ is of Japanese origin; the word ‘Shi’ means ‘Finger’ and ‘Atsu’ means ‘Pressure.’ A Shiatsu Massage is a finger-pressure massage technique. It involves the manipulation of muscles and soft tissue by applying pressure along the body. This pressure is applied by the massage therapist using his fingers, thumbs, palms and elbows. What is a Body Massage?
Given the fast paced, high-stress lives we lead today, the body undergoes a tremendous amount of wear and tear. The mind collapses even faster in the face of so much burden and fatigue. The body and mind desperately need a coping technique in such a state. What if you had a simple and soothing option to get rid of all your stress, tension and anxiety? How would you like to shut your eyes and recline for 40 uninterrupted minutes of relaxation and comfort, at the end of which you feel refreshed and energized? If this sounds tempting, what you’re looking for is a body massage.
What is Massage Therapy?
There is a common misconception that massages are a sign of luxurious living, something to be indulged in only once in a while. Massages are in fact highly therapeutic and a convenient form of therapy. Proper massages allow the body to rejuvenate and reboot, ensuring a physical, emotional and mental recharging.
Relaxation massage is often times related to Swedish massage and as the name implies, is usually done to relax your tired and stressed muscles. It is usually a full body treatment which uses long strokes, sometimes a gentle kneading, rolling of skin and muscles, at times, it also involves rhythmic rocking from side to side coupled with good music, soft lighting and aromatic oils.
It is said that our feet are the most abused part of our body. No other comfort technique has been as effective as a foot massage.
Pregnancy is one of the most uncomfortable times in the life of a woman. From the first trimester to the third, expectant mothers feel all kinds of aches and pains. As the stomach enlarges, a woman experiences backache, joint pains and it only gets worse as the pregnancy progresses. Add to this the stress brought about by the anxiety of labor and the act of giving birth, the worry about becoming a parent, the change of lifestyle and so on. As a relief, expectant mothers are suggested to get a pregnancy massage.