Equiessence

There are some simple massage techniques you can do yourself for an instant “lift” when you feel you might be
succumbing to the stresses and anxiety of our busy lives.

All you need are two tennis balls, a quiet space, a bath and your own two hands

Head Massage

Pressure points in your skull can relax your whole body. There are two very significant acupressure points at the base of the skull on the occipital ridge.  If you apply consistent pressure there, you can achieve total relaxation.

How do you find these points and apply pressure on those spots?

There is a simple solution. Put two tennis balls in a sock and tie the end. Lie on your back on the floor and place the sock behind the upper neck, so that the two balls each touch the skull ridge that’s right above the hollow spot. Stay like that for 20 minutes. If you like, you can listen to soothing music. The pressure on those acupressure points send messages down the spinal column to relax all the muscles and it is very effective.

Face Massage

Just touch your face. There’s no need to knead it. With a very light touch, cup your cheeks and temples with your hands using very little pressure. Hold your hands there for a minute. The warmth of the hands relaxes the muscles and connective tissue, bringing on an overall sense of relief.

Jaw Release

Pull the sides of your ears gently straight outward, then straight up, then straight down. Also with your index finger, press the tender spot next to your earlobe where it attaches to your head. Press and release this spot. Now do it on the other ear. Repeat, alternating ears – 10 to 15 times.

Torso Rub

Get a quick boost by rubbing the area above your kidneys. This is at waist level where the tissue is soft. Rub this area
briskly with your fists in a circular motion. This energizes the whole body.

Five Minute Foot Spa

This foot massage is very soothing. After you try the following techniques on one foot, switch feet and repeat the process.

Sit on a chair and place one foot on the opposite thigh. Rub some massage oil or lotion onto your foot and apply pressure with your thumbs to the sole of your foot, working from the bottom of your arch to the top near your big toe. Repeat this five times.

Then make a fist and press your knuckles into the bottom of your foot, moving from your heel to your toes and again repeat this five times.

Massage each toe by holding it firmly and moving it from side to side. Extend each toe gently out and away from the ball of your foot. Then apply pressure to the areas between your toes.

Hold your toes in one hand and bend them backward holding them there for five to ten seconds. Then bend them in the opposite direction and hold for five to ten seconds. Repeat this three times.

Press and roll your thumbs between the bones of the ball of your foot.

A Simple Bath

Immerse yourself and let the hot water relieve your aching muscles. Add Epsom Salts for additional soothing and this will also help your body to detoxify. Follow this with a quick cool shower.

Relax and enjoy.