The whole idea of "getting a massage" sounds so indulgent. Especially for a grad student at the mercy of financial aid. But I consider it part of a larger health treatment/stress maintenance. The past few days have been pretty rough, so it was nice to take some time to do something completely frivolous. Well, not completely, since I found a school that offers massages by their students at a discount.
And of course, one massage is never enough. But it did make me much more body aware and integrated. What a difference human contact can make. It was interesting to feel/find different points that hold or release tension. The technique of the masseuse was very lengthening. It felt like a mile between my ears and my sacrum. And now I feel all moisturized, even slick. (Makes sitting cross-legged really entertaining). If only I could find a way to incorporate massage into a more regular routine.
No comments:
Post a Comment