The modern world with its diversity, constant stresses and tasks exhausts people so that at the end of the working day you want something relaxing, like a massage. For some, this word is combined with the word "healing." After all, they resort to this procedure only if something is sick. But there is a holistic massage that is completely painless, but very pleasant.
Origin history
Before understanding what this procedure is, let's talk about the history of its appearance. The father of this type of massage was Tovey Browning. For many years he worked as a massage therapist, reflexologist, osteopath, which led him to the idea of combining all his specializations into one and creating a new, hitherto unknown, called "holistic palsing" (pulsing in English - pulsation).
Tovi proceeded from the fact that a large number of images, memories "found a place" in the human body. You can cite for example: muscle tension, stiffness, emotionlessness. A person simply cannot remember and not realize many moments. Holistic massage can help the records “break out”. Often, the memories that are stuck in our heads can affect the present and future. That's why they need to be released outside. Thanks to this procedure, a person gains the unity of soul and body, understanding of himself. No wonder this type of massage is called anti-stress.
Now about the procedure itself
Holistic massage is a holistic system. It can be: preventive, therapeutic, rehabilitation. It affects the physical, emotional and psychological state of a person. This procedure is considered easy.
For those who decide to master holistic massage, training should begin with a study of the technique. It is based on simple, rhythmic, pulsating movements, such as vibration and swaying of the whole body. Thanks to them, natural processes are launched in the human body. No power should be used.
This massage is perfect for people of any age. It has a positive effect on both adults and children. It can be used for overwork, joint pain, insomnia and stress, after injuries. Soft massage is another name for the procedure, which restores blood circulation, relieves stress, improves physical condition.
The difference between palsing and other types of massage and features of this procedure
Holistic and classic massage are different. The first and most important difference is integrity and softness. It is observed both in technology and in therapy.
The second is that a variety of techniques are used, working with blocks, psychological and psychotherapeutic effects.
Speaking about the features, we can distinguish the following:
- Setting real goals.
- Phased treatment: bodily (using massage techniques); manual, psychological.
This method is perfect for the treatment of psychosomatic disorders.
Holistic massage combines some of the elements of western and eastern healing systems. The first include: yoga, rei-ki, qi-gun, su-jok, zhen-jiu. The second should include: manual therapy, reflexology, bioenergy therapy and classic massage. In addition, some elements of psychotherapy are woven into this procedure.
Massage Mechanism
Before proceeding to the procedure, it is worthwhile to understand that the patient is not a passive, but an active participant in the process. During the massage there is a dialogue that is of a therapeutic nature.
- The procedure is carried out on the floor.
- The patient lies in clothes that are comfortable for him.
- All movements swinging, vibrating, occur in a certain rhythm.
- The body sways easily and freely only if the rhythm is selected correctly.
- Massage takes place at a calm pace. The patient relaxes, focuses on the sensations of his body.
- During the procedure, movements of large and small amplitude are used. The first is useful for rocking the body and limbs. The second penetrates deeper and affects emotions.
- All movements are performed simultaneously and without stopping.
Like all other procedures, massage should have a basis or, in other words, a base. Such a basis are the principles of its implementation. Only adhering to them can achieve the desired results. Now in more detail about them.
The principles of holistic massage
- Ubiquitous movement. During the massage of any part of the body, responses are visible.
- Extensions and deletions. When stretching, not only the body is lengthened, but the chest is expanding , the clamped joints and muscles are released, the constrained energy goes out.
- Connections. There are two ways to connect the pole and the aspect of the body. The first of these is ubiquitous movement, the second is a massage of borders with adjacent areas. Thanks to them, a synchronous integrity of the procedure is created.
- The relationship. During the massage, the specialist should think only about his patient, otherwise the person will immediately feel the lack of communication with the hands of the masseur. You can not abruptly stop the procedure, it is necessary to gradually reduce the swing amplitude. The massage specialist should be calm and confident.
- No coercion. The patient should feel a safe atmosphere. Only in this case, his body will not apply a protective reaction.
- Integrity. Before proceeding with the procedure, the patient should be given the opportunity to independently understand the cause of the disease. Only in this case massage, treatment will unite their forces.
- Resource. The patient is not a victim, he just needs help, and only a qualified master can give him it.
Walk through the body
Every specialist knows that there are massage areas. Now let's talk about each of them individually.
- Back. The patient is laid on his stomach. Massage begins on the left side. The procedure is started only after physical and emotional contact is established. The master should feel the patient’s breathing. The fingers are directed towards the spine. Spinal massage is a swing that mimics the blurring of the border between the right and left sides. After massage of this part of the body, they go on to rubbing the shoulder blades. First one, then again the spine, then go to the second scapula.
- Legs. The movement is up and down. Pulling the legs, knees do not bend.
- Arms. Warming up, using oil.
- Head. Masseur wraps her arms around her. Raises and tightens. Thus, the surface of the neck is stretched. The head is massaged in spiral and circular movements along the hair growth. The locks are captured and easily pulled.
The benefits of the procedure
Best of all, what provides holistic massage, can tell former patients.
- Some of them felt relieved. It became easier to walk, my legs stopped hurting, and most importantly, strength came from somewhere. There was a feeling that I wanted to fly, no fatigue.
- The second say that sleep has improved, no backache in the back. Energy is torn out, it feels like a miracle happened.
- There is an opinion that holistic massage perfectly relieves stress. This is currently needed by many people. After the procedure, all the negativity goes somewhere, everything bad is forgotten. Problems are solved immediately, and there is enough strength for everything.
- Many say that holistic spinal massage helps restore flexibility. After it, you can easily engage in physical labor. Forces are enough for a long time.