In a fast-paced world like ours, everyone is chronically exhausted. People drink caffeine like water. Incoming messages bombard us constantly and they dredge down our minds with worry and their bodies with fatigue. Tiredness leads to decreased stamina and performance, making life even more challenging. While we can’t magically make sleep fit into your schedule, or make your phone stop ringing every three minutes, we can offer an alternative to increase energy and stamina — Bodywork. Yes, increase energy with a massage to ease away the aches and pains from your physical body. Besides, energy work will help stabilize hormones, calm the mind and realign chakras and other energy systems in and around the body.
3 Ways Bodywork Can Help You Increase Energy and Stamina:
*Increased circulation
People who tend to complain about fatigue a great deal, often have poor circulation. Low circulation could be causing their muscles and bodies to be low in oxygen. Oxygen is a key player in energy and stamina. In fact, massage stimulates the body and supports blood flow to increase oxygen’s movement throughout the body. In turn, you’ll feel more energetic.
*Reduce anxiety
We carry anxiety and stress around on our shoulders constantly. A fast-paced, technologically savvy life like here in Boulder, is a stressful one. So many things are going on at once and the window of time in which to complete needed tasks, seems to get smaller and smaller. Sound familiar? Anxiety can manifest itself in an array of ways. It can cause body pain because when we’re stressed, we tend to tense up. It can keep you from sleeping because your mind is constantly racing and worrying.
Massage can target those areas where you carry the most tension. Those places usually include your shoulders, along your neck and at the base of your skull. Massage can also help with your overall anxiety as it has been proven to help your mind release serotonin and oxytocin. These chemicals are your body’s natural “feel good” meds. Energy work will help further calming your mind and assisting your body to heal itself.
*Get a better night’s sleep
The obvious reason for people being tired, and without stamina, is a lack of sleep. However, it’s not just about the amount of sleep. It’s also about the quality of sleep as well. With all of the ongoing stimulus, and the aches and pains from a hectic life, it’s hard to relax and let go.
Massage combined with energy work will put you into a relaxed state, one you may have forgotten existed. It can also alleviate aches and pains from overwork. This may help you fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality. Overall, people who can relax at bedtime are less likely to toss and turn which leads to a more fulfilling night’s sleep.
Additional ways to achieve a better night’s sleep include:
- First, NOT engaging in electronics right before bed (and not IN bed), as this stimulates your mind.
- Enjoy a soothing warm bath before laying down, utilizing epsom salts mixed with essential oils for optimum relaxation.
- Create a sleep blend with dōTERRA essential oils.
I would love to help you increase energy and stamina. For more information on how massage can benefit you, contact me or Book your session today.
Have a peaceful night and beautiful dreams 🙂
Love and Light,
Liraz
Liraz Bergman-Turner is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master. She is the owner of Heavenly Embrace Wellness, a massage and energy healing practice in Boulder, CO.
Liraz is the best massage therapist I have worked with. She combines expert knowledge of anatomy with her sensitive intuition. She takes time to talk with you to learn your specific needs and follows up on future visits. She adapts her approach based on your preferences. She has alleviated pain in several areas for me, and suggested exercises and stretches I can do at home to maintain the improvements. Her office setting and personality are serene and relaxing. I always leave feeling significantly better physically and spiritually. I highly recommend Liraz and Heavenly Embrace Wellness.
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