Stresses of the day - family - work - home - finances - relationships - break us down. Lack of sleep, eating bad foods, lack of exercise, not drinking enough water, all add to the stress we feel. Every now and then you need to take a step back and recharge your internal batteries. We have discussed how music affects your mood, and we have talked about how scents affect your mood... so... now let's talk about bathing and massage. :) A love letter for yourself!
If you have a favorite scent - one that makes you smile and feel wonderful - Great! If not, go to a natural food store and go to the aromatherapy oils and figure out what scents you like best. Just like perfume, essential oils smell differently on you than they do in the bottle. Find some soap, or bath salts and candles in your favorite scents.
Your recipe for step one includes:
bath salts / soap
candles
soft calming music
favorite white tea
You need about 30 minutes of privacy to maximize your bath. Water has grounding - stress relieving properties. If you are ever really stressed or anxious - go wash your hands or take a quick shower. This will help alleviate your stress. Fill your tub with very warm water and add your bathing salts. Turn out your lights and light your candles - turn on your soft music so low that you need to pay close attention to hear it. Sink into the water and let your cares float away. Don't forget to put your tea next to the tub so you can sip on your favorite flavor too... Once the water has cooled enough to make you want to move... it is time to buff your body with your towel... now it is time for some simple massage.
If you have a mate, lucky you! Lay on your stomach with your arms spread wide and your legs laid out hip wide. Lay a flat pillow under your hips. Have them begin at the top of your head and slowly work their way down. Always think positive thoughts when touching another - think of sending good healing energy to the person you are touching. Always work the massage out to the finger tips and down the legs... this draws the bad / trapped energy out and away from the body.
If you do not have a mate, this will be a loving gesture between you and your body. Always pay attention to how you are feeling when you are massaging yourself. Find your tender spots and work on them (both emotionally and physically). For self massage you will work on your hands and your feet. Your hands and your feet have direct connections to your organs. Pay close attention to any tender spots and refer back to the chart that references the corresponding organs and make sure you get tested to see if there are any issues. And begin to eat foods that will help strengthen your weak organs. There is much healing you can do when you self massage. Reflexology is a wonderful way of getting in touch with your body and nurturing yourself. You will be amazed how taking an hour out of your week will dramatically destress the rest of your week.
Blessings... E
If you have a favorite scent - one that makes you smile and feel wonderful - Great! If not, go to a natural food store and go to the aromatherapy oils and figure out what scents you like best. Just like perfume, essential oils smell differently on you than they do in the bottle. Find some soap, or bath salts and candles in your favorite scents.
Your recipe for step one includes:
bath salts / soap
candles
soft calming music
favorite white tea
You need about 30 minutes of privacy to maximize your bath. Water has grounding - stress relieving properties. If you are ever really stressed or anxious - go wash your hands or take a quick shower. This will help alleviate your stress. Fill your tub with very warm water and add your bathing salts. Turn out your lights and light your candles - turn on your soft music so low that you need to pay close attention to hear it. Sink into the water and let your cares float away. Don't forget to put your tea next to the tub so you can sip on your favorite flavor too... Once the water has cooled enough to make you want to move... it is time to buff your body with your towel... now it is time for some simple massage.
If you have a mate, lucky you! Lay on your stomach with your arms spread wide and your legs laid out hip wide. Lay a flat pillow under your hips. Have them begin at the top of your head and slowly work their way down. Always think positive thoughts when touching another - think of sending good healing energy to the person you are touching. Always work the massage out to the finger tips and down the legs... this draws the bad / trapped energy out and away from the body.
If you do not have a mate, this will be a loving gesture between you and your body. Always pay attention to how you are feeling when you are massaging yourself. Find your tender spots and work on them (both emotionally and physically). For self massage you will work on your hands and your feet. Your hands and your feet have direct connections to your organs. Pay close attention to any tender spots and refer back to the chart that references the corresponding organs and make sure you get tested to see if there are any issues. And begin to eat foods that will help strengthen your weak organs. There is much healing you can do when you self massage. Reflexology is a wonderful way of getting in touch with your body and nurturing yourself. You will be amazed how taking an hour out of your week will dramatically destress the rest of your week.
Blessings... E
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