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Aromatherapy Massage Benefits

Do you know……. Massage is a general term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments which can be beneficial to most people. Massage is not only enjoyable, but it aids in the maintenance of physical and mental well-being. Our body self-repairs throughout our life span, but the normal wear-tear is unavoidable with gradual aging process. According to American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), there are several benefits of getting massage done, some of which are:

Relaxes tight muscles and improves mobility of joints

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Increases strength and flexibility

Improves posture and coordination

Increases circulation, thus relieves itchy-dry skin

Relief of tension and eases breathing

Increases Vitality and mental alertness

There are following types of massage:

Swedish massage: is a gentle form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping to help relax and energize.

Deep massage: this massage technique uses slower, more-forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.

Sports massage: is similar to Swedish massage for people involved in sports activities.

Trigger point massage: focuses on areas of tight muscle because of injury and overuse.

Aromatherapy (Therapeutic) massage: is supportive and restorative type of therapeutic massage using essential oil for healing. It’s not a deep tissue massage. Essential oils are natural, volatile, concentrated, liquid extract of different parts of plants that has been used since centuries to cure variety of ailments and in beauty products.

Can choose 1 or more essential oils (24-30 drops to 2oz of carrier oil) for DIY massage blend:

Muscle Relaxing and soothing: Lavender, Marjoram, Peppermint, Chamomile

Clarifying and balancing: Geranium, Clary sage, Frankinsence

Romantic and sensual: Ylang ylang, Sweet Orange, Jasmine

Purifying and cleansing: Tea tree, Lavender, Neroli

Energizing and uplifting: Peppermint, Clary sage, Rose, Sandalwood

Muscle Relaxing Massage Oil:

2 oz. carrier oil (Almond oil, Olive oil, grapeseed oil, or oil of your choice)

8 drs Neroli Essential Oil

8 drs Lavender Essential Oil

8 drs Chamomile Essential Oil

Add essential oils to a 2oz glass bottle, pour carrier oil, 6dr Vit E, close the cap, label, mix well. Use for massage as desired.

 

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
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