The Mind and Body Massage

The Guide to Ultimate Relaxation Uniting Massage, Music and Aroma Therapies by Cynthia S. Canaday

Are you looking for an economical and effective way to relieve the stress associated with everyday living?

It is no news that stress has a profound impact on both the mind and the body. You only have to look at the number of Internet websites related to stress and the billions of dollars spent annually on stress management programs, products and services to realize that stress is a very real issue for the majority of the adult population. Many believe it is the number one health problem in the United States. Massage is an ancient practice effective in returning muscles, tightened and constricted by stress, to their fluid and healthy state. It is a proven non-drug method for reducing stress and promoting relaxation. Because most insurance companies do not cover the cost of professional massage and bodywork in the United States, therapeutic home massage is an ideal alternative. Most self-help or how-to books on home massage concentrate on the body only, leaving the mind to heal itself. Because of the unique combination of fictional prose along with technical instruction, The Mind and Body Massage considers the need to address the mind as well as the body in its natural healthcare approach. The Mind and Body Massage should be of interest to anyone wanting to improve their mental and physical health by natural or alternative measures. It is available through special order at Barnes & Noble or any local bookseller, or you can order it online through IUniverse.com.

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If so, Cynthia S. Canaday's book The Mind and Body Massage provides instruction encompassing three types of natural healthcare - massage therapy, music therapy and aroma therapy.

A realistic nature recording is played during the massage allowing massage recipients to feel as though they are on site in the natural environment. Aromatic massage oil is used to promote and enhance relaxation as well as stimulate one of the strongest of the body senses - the sense of smell. Particular body parts are massaged during specified tracks of the nature recording (and with specified strokes) keeping in sync with the theme of the particular track. To allow the mind to relax, a surrealistic story is included that relates to the nature recording. If desired, the massage recipient can take the imaginary journey while receiving the massage, or they can create their own odyssey associated with each track.