Now Offering Indian Head Massage
May 22, 2010
Lotus mandala illustration by Wendy C. Thompson
Ariel Therapy is now offering Indian Head Massage, a clothed, seated massage focusing on the most common points of stress for most of us who spend our day at a computer or desk: the shoulders, neck and head as well as points on the face are treated to relieve eyestrain and encourage relaxation. Indian Head massage is excellent if you have headaches or a tense neck and shoulders. It can be invigorating or tranquil depending on your needs at the time of treatment. It is also an excellent treatment for anyone seeking a shorter, clothed therapy.
Ariel Therapy offers a 30 minute Indian Head Massage for 20 pounds.
This therapy is also perfect for the workplace as well as social events and gatherings. Please email allyshaw at gmail.com (written as an email address) for details about on-site Indian Head Massage.
High Five!
February 25, 2010
A warm touch seems to set off the release of oxytocin, a hormone that helps create a sensation of trust, and to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
In the brain, prefrontal areas, which help regulate emotion, can relax, freeing them for another of their primary purposes: problem solving. In effect, the body interprets a supportive touch as “I’ll share the load.”
A recent New York Times article presents research which emphasizes the importance of touch in different settings. In the city we are often crowded next to each other in buses and subway carriages. We brush against each other in the street. But this contact can often have the opposite effect of a caring touch and make us feel more alone and isolated; we can become closed off to touch altogether.
The warmth of touch used in holistic massage can be deeply reassuring– something we all need in this fast-paced city.
