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How To Create The Right Atmosphere For AromatherapyMassage?
It would really be fantastic to be massaged in a tropical country, with the warm sun beating down, soft
sounds of the sea in the background and the sweet scents of flowers occasionally wafting over you.
Well perhaps it's like a dream but it is still possible to create a lovely, relaxing atmosphere at home,
especially with the help of aromatherapy oils.
I think the most important consideration is that the room or area, you use to give a massage is really
warm. It's a good idea to have a blanket, or large towel, so you can cover the parts of the body you
are not working on. Also, it feels good to be wrapped up while being massaged. If you like, you can
even wrap a hot water bottle in a towel and pop it under your patient's feet for a really luxurious treat.
Harsh, bright lights are unpleasant when being massaged. A table lamp gives a softer, gentler light
than overhead lighting. Once you feel happy about your massage movements you can work by
candlelight. The soft flickering of the flames has a soothing, hypnotic effect which is really relaxing.
Try to keep noise to the minimum, and close the curtains or blinds. This helps to cut out traffic noise.
If you think you may be disturbed, unplug the telephone or switch off your mobile. Buy some really
interesting music to play in the background. Music can be great help in creating a relaxing
atmosphere. Sounds of the sea, tinkling bells, birdsong and running water all combined with gentle,
lulling music can take you off into a dream like state.
Aromatherapy oils are marvelous for creating different atmospheres in the home and are much more
authentic than using perfume sprays. There are several ways of scenting your home with essential
oils. The simplest is probably to add a few drops of your chosen oil to a small bowl of water and then
stand it over a radiator. The essential oil floats on the water and gradually evaporates into the air,
aided by the heat.
A more sophisticated method is to use an oil burner or vaporizer. These come in many different
designs, but with oil burners there is no need to use any water. You just put a few drops of essential
oil into the top of the burner, and then light a night light underneath. Vaporizers usually have a deeper
dish into which you add water, whether you use an oil burner or a vaporizer; do be careful not to let it
burn dry!
Used in this way the oils can become mood enhancers. They can remove stale smells or even help
with conditions such as headaches, colds or insomnia. Another way to perfume a room is to gather
flowers and herbs from your garden and hang them up in bundles to dry.
I hope you have now a few ideas on how to create a warm, relaxing atmosphere for aromatherapy
massage.
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only.
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