Take a relaxing break
Now that Christmas is over, it’s time for a break and to relax in order to be your best self for 2023.
And what better way to get into the mood for a new year than giving some self love and a whole lot of pampering.
A massage, a spa or wellness session can also be a great way to recharge your batteries.
Here’s a look at some relaxing options guaranteed to let you unwind.
Sound therapy with singing bowls
Relax, release, let go and unwind. The benefits of sound therapy are numerous and increasingly sought after. Therapeutic bowls, which area also called singing bowls or Tibetan bowls, count among the many alternative therapies that are rooted in Asian traditions.
The technique allows followers of the session to refocus, to relax deeply, and to rebalance their chakras.
Providing a real escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, as well as from everyday worries and problems, singing bowls can also help the body and mind regain the strength and well-being necessary for a more serene future.
while the bowls can be purchased for home use, an introductory or regular session with a professional is preferable to begin with, and for enjoying a moment of pure relaxation.
Tui Na massage
Considered as one of the branches of Chinese medicine – in the same way as acupuncture or dietetics – Tui Na massage, also called Chinese massage, is characterised by actions (tui meaning “to push”, na “to grasp”) performed to rebalance and release energies.
Contrary to some massage techniques, it’s not about following predefined patterns or actions, since the latter depend essentially on the problem(s) encountered by the person being massaged.
A session lasts between 30 minutes and one hour, and does not (necessarily) require undressing.
However, Tui Na massage is not always considered entirely pleasurable, since some of the actions used can be quite vigorous, or even unpleasant.
But it can be worth it, since the technique promises to restore the energy flow in the body, offering a kind of body reboot. what could be better at the start of a new year?
Kobido
Straight out of Japan, Kobido is much more than just a massage – in the land of the Rising Sun it is a traditional holistic art.
Again, it is all about harmony between body and mind, except that the technique is used as a beauty booster to act on signs of fatigue, bring definition to the facial contour, enhance complexion radiance and tighten pores.
All this is achieved through precise hands-on techniques, spanning kneading, percussion and tapping.
Kobido not only allows you to leave with a rested, smoother and firmer face, but also, by releasing vital energy, to bust stress and help instill a certain level of well-being.
The massage even promises to protect skin against future external aggression by boosting blood microcirculation and collagen. – AFP Relaxnews