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Before
the Session Begins |
| • | Eat
light or put food aside until after your session. |
| • | Remove
all jewelry. |
| • | Bathe
or shower. |
| • | For
shiatu and yoga therapy, wear loose fitting pants and top. |
| • | For
most styles of massage (those using oils or lotions), remove as much clothing
as you are comfortable with. Robes are provided for your use (located in the changing/shower
rooms). |
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At
the Beginning of the Session |
| • | Tell
your therapist why you have chosen this service. |
| • | Let
your therapist know specific areas of your body that need special care or attention
or about any health issues in your life. |
| During
the Session |
| • | Breath
deeply and evenly.
Deep, rhythmic breathing improves circulation and oxygen
flow, allowing energy to move more freely. The resulting expansion in the body's
tissues promotes deep relaxation and relief from physical discomfort. |
| • |
Focus on sensation.
Focusing attention upon bodily sensation encourages the mind to remain present
in the moment and to be less distracted by irrelevant thoughts, worries, and plans.
With a childlike curiosity, be aware of your body as if you were experiencing
it for the first time. |
| • | Communicate
what you need.
Let your therapist know if the pressure of the touch is too
much or too little or anything else you need for comfort during your session (volume
of music, heat, light, etc.) |
| • | Allow
periods of silence.
Silence encourages the mind and body to relax deeply,
enhancing your inner experience and allowing self-healing to occur naturally and
spontaneously. There will be a brief period of quiet time at the end of your session
for you to rest. |
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After
the Session has Ended |
| • | You
may want to spend time relaxing to integrate the session into your total experience.
Additionally, journaling or spending time in nature will promote body-mind integration. |
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To
support you once you have returned home. The Mindful Body carries books, tapes,
bodywork tools, and products to help relieve tension, keep your energy flowing
freely, and inspire you to live a more relaxed lifestyle. |
