Everyone likes the thought of a good massage and it may be hard to think of anything that could be better. An aroma massage adds an element to the massage that makes it more enjoyable and also works with your limbic system to quickly change your mood. The art of aromatherapy has been around since ancient times and the power of using aroma during a message is remarkable. Oils are a natural way of relaxing your body and allowing you to unwind to your fullest potential.
Massages & Aroma
Why are aromas and scents added to the massage experience? Basically, when you inhale a scent, the limbic system sends messages to different parts of the body and this affects things such as heart rate, breathing, stress, and memory, to name a few. Using essential oils during a massage gives you the opportunity to choose the kind of messages your limbic system sends. Different essential oils provide varying effects, including energizing, calming, or uplifting.
Your body releases negative toxins when you become stressed, and massages help clear your body of those toxins. Massages are also beneficial for relieving muscle and body aches. It can also help body circulation and the relaxation of unused muscles. Aroma only adds to the benefit of massages. Aroma oils and candles release smells into the air that also help to relieve stress. Aroma can also help relieve pain in your body and help boost your immunity. The chemicals released from the aroma are very therapeutic. Keep in mind that if you are sensitive to smells, aromatherapy may not be the best choice for you.
Getting an Aroma Massage
Those who deliver an aroma message are often referred to as Aromatherapists. They are trained to know exactly what they are doing and how much aroma to add to the session. The perfect oils are matched to give you the ultimate aroma massage. There is such a thing as “contradicting oils”, but an experiences aromatherapist should know exactly what he or she is doing. Typically, you can work with the massage therapist to create a massage that will help meet your health needs.
Some essential oils are calming, such as lavender and chamomile, while other oils, such as rosemary, are energizing. If you want a mood lifting massage, clary sage, rose, or ylang ylang are good choices. Rosemary is a cleansing oil, and eucalyptus and tea tree are good for decongesting. These healing oils provide many benefits when you use them during an aroma massage.
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