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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

By Harold Cook


With increasingly busy lives, our minds have taken on the role of either living in the past or the future and not being fully aware of the present moment it is in. This can increase our levels of anxiety and cause us much worry and stress. There is a solution to this and there are many benefits to getting a mindful massage that can help us to relax and focus our attention on the present.

Mindfulness is the new wave of thought going on in our world today. It is a method of meditation that causes its practitioners to remain in the present moment and thereby reconnecting the mind/body so that life is lived fully in the moment and without worry about the past or the future self. It is something that allows one to enjoy and experience the present part of their lives fully and completely.

The mind/body connection is important because you only have the present moment in which to live, but the mind travels to many different time periods all within a days time. This can create stress and anxiety in one's life and cause them to miss out on enjoying the life they have right now. A mindfulness massage can put you back in touch with the reality around you.

The therapist themselves also live in the moment with you as they become mindful as well, sort of like practicing what they preach. They guide you during the entire massage to stay focused on the present moment so that the massage is fully enjoyed and your mind is not racing elsewhere with your thoughts.

This type of massage is gaining in popularity in many spas around the country. The practice of mindfulness is not only limited to the spa treatment but in other areas of life as well such as in the psychological field and other medical practices. It is popular because it tends to reduce stress and anxiety and can make changes to one's brain given time and improve their overall health and well-being.

As a stress reducer, mindfulness helps one to become calm and serene. It helps with focus for those who have trouble focusing their attention and also in concentration. It improves the memory and has been known to change the brain in many beneficial ways. It can seem like a daunting task to bring the mind into the present moment, but with practice, it will become a way of life.

After you have had a mindfulness massage you will wonder why you never enjoyed any of the other ones you have had. This is an entirely new experience and many are finding that they practice these techniques outside of the spa as well in their daily lives. It is something to consider to help give you an edge in this fast-paced world.

Consider this technique as a way of getting back that edge you once had and to be able to focus your mind and live fully in the present moment without thinking about the past or the future. Think of how much energy you will free up and how your mind will react to these subtle changes. It can be life altering and empowering.




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