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Studies commence at 9.30 a.m. and finish at 5.00 p.m.
The everyday fast pace of our modern lives makes it increasingly important to look after our health. A Massage/Aromatherapy Massage creates a window of time to unwind and let go of the stresses and strains of our hard working week.
The blend of deeply relaxing massage and soothing sounds encourage one to drift into a profound level of relaxation. In addition if essential oils are also used the sumptuous aromas add yet another layer of healing.
During a massage, carrier oils (with or without essential oils) or preblended oils (for non-aromatherapists) are applied to the skin and worked into the body, using massage techniques focused upon relaxing or stimulating the nervous system. The massage loosens tight muscles, clears blocked tissue and releases toxins into the lymphatic system for the body to excrete.
The nervous system communicates with the internal organs, glands, nerves and circulatory system. The effect can be stimulating or calming - depending upon the type of massage/oils/ used and the needs of the individual receiving the treatment.
Where essential oils are used (blended in a carrier oil) these are compatible with the basic structure of the skin, penetrating it layer by layer - moisturising it, making it more supple and stimulating the production of new cells.
The nose contains approximately ten million neurones, which interact with odour-molecules. These are olfactory receptors, which communicate odours to the emotional centre in the brain - otherwise known as the 'limbic system'. This phenomenally active system communicates with other vital areas of the brain, e.g. those related to controlling the heart-rate, blood-pressure, memory, reactions to stress, etc.
The glands, which regulate the release of hormones, also communicate with this limbic system or 'small brain'. As the body is massaged with the powerful oils, each selected for its unique, holistic properties, the psychological, as well as the physiological effects, are astounding. In this manner, a massage with the addition of essential oils acts concurrently on both body and brain, calming 'jangled' nerves and stimulating energy-flow, relieving tension and depression and eliminating toxins, whilst building healthy tissue.
Having attained and honed your massage techniques, further skills can be added to use within your massage sessions. E.g. hypnotherapy, remedial techniques, learning to work with your client's breath, foot and hand reflexes and much more.
Regular massages are proven to be a truly effective method of maintaining balanced health. With the addition of carefully chosen additional techniques and/or essential oils this balancing can be even more profound as these additional tools target the various communication systems that are inherent within every one of us.