‘Relaxation’ Archives
How Much to Tip for A Massage
I have a simple rule of thumb I use in any situation that requires a tip and it is a great fit for tipping a massuse as well. My formula is a little bit higher than a normal tip but I strongly [...]
Tipping For Your Massage
In many service industries tipping is an accepted and appreciated type of “thank you.” In a restaurant or bar we can tip the waiter and even at the barber we will tip the stylist that cut our [...]
The Swedish Massage: Hiding in Plain Sight
In the world of relaxation and massages there are tons of terms for a massage thrown around like Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Reiki, or Swedish. Today we will take a look at the Swedish massage [...]
Aromatherapy Basics
Aromatherapy is another relaxation technique that is a modification of the typical massage. By introducing Essential Oils into the massage a higher level of relaxation can be achieved. The [...]
Reiki Healing: Keys to A Healthier You
The Reiki healing discipline is designed to expel negative energy and put the positive energy back into balance in the mind and body of its recipient. This balance can be achieved through a [...]
The Reiki Method: The Introduction
Reiki is a type of spiritual healing that targets stress reduction and relaxation. This type of healing is about the understanding of a life force that lives in all of us, the word Reiki itself means [...]
Massages as a Sedative
I have found massages to be sedative as well as relaxing. This of course will require that you are at home or a safe place you can “crash” for a while. The rubbing and kneading with firm pressure [...]
How Relaxing is a Public Massage?
We have all been at the mall and seen those little kiosks that offer a massage service. When I see these I wonder how relaxing can a massage be when you have about 50 people walking by staring at [...]
Growing the Bond with Massages
Many couples seek to grow the bond between them. After all the stronger the bond the more we trust our significant other and the more we love them. One way to help grow that bond is through a [...]
Apprehension with a Massage
Getting a massage can be a little nerve racking as it can be relaxing. You are letting a complete stranger, in most cases, touch your exposed body in an intimate fashion. Massage therapists know that [...]