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Breathing for National Stress Awareness Day
Breathing when you feel stressed might sound obvious, we breath all the time right!? But next time you feel stressed or anxious, pay attention to how you are breathing. Our breathing pattern changes when we are feeling stressed, it tends to be shorter and shallower and more from the upper chest rather than using the diaphragm to move air in and out of the lungs. This shallow breathing activates the sympathetic nervous system which is responsible for the body’s various reactions to stress. Practising conscious breathing exercises throughout the day can help provide not only immediate relief, but when practised long term, can make you less prone to and better…
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New Practitioner Spotlight – Rodrigues Relaxation – Holistic Massage | Sports Massage | Reflexology | Indian Head Massage – Bristol
What therapies do you practice? Holistic Massage Sports Massage Reflexology Indian Head Massage What led you to do what you do? My motivation to become a therapist was my love of people and the desire to help reduce clients’ stress levels. I enjoy various sports, such as sailing, swimming, yoga, boxing and tandem riding. The physical aspect and style of my massage makes being a massage therapist the perfect job. What’s the best thing about doing the work you do? There is no better job satisfaction than witnessing my clients change from a metaphorical cocoon into a butterfly during their treatment! …
