My combined experience of giving massages,
doing meditations and Pranayamas led me to an interesting
experience one day as I received a massage. Pranayamas
are breathing exercises based on the ancient Hindu sciences
used for thousands of years by yogis in their quests for
self realization. By following my recommendation you will
experience deeper relaxation, better access to your muscles
by the practitioner and more release of emotions. The
massage especially when deep work is being done will be
less of a struggle for both you and your massage practitioner.
If this is followed with some dedication on your part
you can even experience a deeply meditative state.
Brain
* Nervous System * Muscles and Oxygen
Your brain registers everything going on with the body
during your massage. As you are being massaged your brain
responds and translates through the nervous system the
sensations. When the work is deep you tense up and clench
your muscles. Your muscle tension is highest when you
hold your breath. Most people have a tendency to hold
their breath and hold their muscles tight as a response
to deep massage work. This in effect makes the muscles
less accessible. You are not allowing the practitioner
into your muscles, emotions, and energy systems. This
decreases the healing benefits you come away with from
your massage.
