Isn’t it funny how when something slots into place in life, it is echoed in other areas?
My yoga and mindfulness practice has been looking inward and focusing on feeling specific points with all my attention. This has helped me work out my own phsical and mental blocks.
This has transferred to my work at Indigo Spring as a massage therapist. I have been using my focus to give my full attention to the bodywork with my client.
How do I get there?
Environment.
I have created an environment where all the senses lead to the desired mood. Usually peacefulness and tranquility. The lighting colours and effects, layout and objects in the room, the plant choice, aromatherapy and music choice, all contribute to this.
Preparation
Before I receive a guest I spend time analysing their notes, looking at progression and focusing on them. I spend some time doing breath work and some yoga stretches.
During the treatment
I ask questions to help the guest feel themselves focus on their body and mind. I breathe in time with my guest. I react to what I feel, and I vary my pressure, speed and focus on different areas.
After the treatment
I reflect back to my guest on what I found and ask for their feedback too.
Outcome
The outcome of this approach has pleasantly surprised me. Every single guest has reported a much deeper relaxation and the ability to “go there”. The reported feedback has been 100% positive.
So why not give a little more focussed attention in areas of your life? And see what happens…