The state of our Mental Health is a barometer of how we are flowing through life. We all move through life at a different pace and in a different way. No two paths are the same and each are filled with experiences only we have lived thru. Every experience has left its imprint within us and Massage can help us tune into these experiences.
Massage gives us a moment to stop, without distraction, and listen to what our body is saying. When our intention is turned inward we start to become more Body Aware and through this awareness , movement can flow towards a curiosity of our current state. We do this by becoming aware of areas that we knew of or did not know held pain. This may start a cycle of curiosity as to why the pain exists. Why are my shoulders so tense? Was it brought on by stress? Do they tense when I am in a certain situation? How and why am I reacting this way and what can I do to change the way I react? This is always just the beginning!
When we learn how our emotions and our mind affect our body, awareness of how we interact and move through life on a daily basis and eventually on a moment to moment basis will follow.
Remember our body is a truth teller and a holder of past stories. As we gift ourselves or others with a massage -know that we are all deserving of this time and let’s allow ourselves to listen to the story our body is telling us. Relearning, understanding and accepting these stories will help us continue on our paths towards healing and ultimately enhance our Mental Health.
~ Sherri
Sherri Bouliane, RMT 