How to Relax With Deep Tissue Massage

If stress is becoming a normal part of your daily life, you may find that a chance to loosen up with deep tissue massage might be exactly what you need in order to feel human again. However, receiving deep tissue massage requires some effort on your part in order to make sure you are receiving the full health benefit.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Lie flat on a level surface, and turn your face to the side so that you can breathe comfortably. One key to loosening up with deep tissue massage is making yourself as comfortable and receptive as possible.
2. Control your breathing by breathing in deeply through your nose and steadily out your mouth. This is particularly important when you sense pain from the deep tissue massage.
3. Clear your mind of all anxiety and thoughts of your daily life. Deep tissue massage can't work unless you give yourself over to it, mind, body and soul.
4. Feel free to tell the person massaging you about particular injuries or spots that might prove difficult. Communication with your massage therapist saves a lot of time and maximizes the positive health effects.
5. Allow yourself to fall asleep, if you feel moved to do so. Going with whatever your body dictates is a good rule of thumb to follow when receiving deep tissue massage.
6. Remember to thank your massage therapist and tip him appropriately once he's concluded the session. A sense of gratitude goes a long way in making sure future sessions are just as relaxing.