It's a mind and body experience A full body Indian massage, or 'abhyanga' (don't worry, there's no spelling test at the end), involves a rubdown with sumptuous warm oil. This oil is usually infused with a special blend of herbs and spices to soothe emotional and physical pressure points. It can nourish your hair An Indian head massage can stimulate the follicles in … [Read more...] about The healing powers of Indian massage
4 ways getting a sports massage will boost your workout
It can make you more flexible Sports massage uses strong pressure to get right into problem areas deep within your muscles. By giving them a really good stretch, it helps lengthen the fibres. This will help your muscles relax, giving you better range of movement and improved flexibility. If you want to be the yoga teacher's pet, start here. It shortens your … [Read more...] about 4 ways getting a sports massage will boost your workout
The four (surprising) reasons we keep heading back for a foot massage
Maybe you don’t realise it, but there’s a lot of pressure on those ankles of yours (besides the obvious: cutting shapes at the club each weekend). When your feet hurt, the rest of your body can feel out of sorts, so it’s important to pay your soles some attention, not only when shopping for new shoes. As vital as it may be, the ‘feeling good’ effect of heading for a foot … [Read more...] about The four (surprising) reasons we keep heading back for a foot massage