A marvelous Massage really is a truly wonderful experience. There are many different types, styles and methods of massage practiced around the world, but one thing is certain and that is there will definitely be a massage parlor somewhere near you if you live in a major town or city. I urge anyone to try massage at least once in their life time. You owe it to yourself!
I've been very fortunate as I've lived and worked in South East Asia for the past 11 years and a typical 2 hour massage in say Thailand, Cambodia, or Vietnam will cost little more than $8. And what a great 2 hours it is too. Dimly lit spaces, with the soft aroma of ancient herbs and incense sticks quietly and slowly burning in the corner of a wooden room.
But what are the benefits of a good massage? Well, on a simplistic level, it helps you to relax beyond comprehension, but in a little more detail I would say that the most masseurs would agree to the following:
It reduces aches and pains, improves skin function, boosts the immune system, improves circulation, increases athletic prowess, helps tissue to heal, enhances emotional balance and focus, and improves sexual function, and that little lot is just for starters. Obviously, there's much more to massage than I can squeeze into a single article.
But what I do know is that after I come out from a 2 hour full body, or foot massage, I have a feeling that sweeps over me that is just indescribably wonderful, and that can only be good for both body and mind. If you find yourself overworked, stressed-out, and desperately in need to find a way to relieve it, a good massage from a trained professional could be just what the doctor ordered.
After decades of scrabbling for bigger, better, and faster of everything, whether that be cars, houses, bank accounts, holidays and the like, I think we in the Western World are now looking for ways to wind down and simplify rather than complicate our lives further. Aromatherapy, massage, yoga, and the ancient Chinese art of Thai Chi, are just a few of the ways modern folks are now looking at to heal their tensions which have build up over a generation.
It's becoming apparent that riches alone are not the answer to being a happy person, and spiritual therapies and lifestyles are playing a bigger part in our lives than ever before and thank goodness for that. The marvelous massage really is a great way to start getting back in touch with your inner self.
Andy Maingam writes for Oriental Cures dot com where he has articles on orientalcures.com Studying at Acupuncture School and the orientalcures.com/book-natural-cures.htm Book Natural Cures. He also has other cure & healing related pieces on the site.
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