Aromatherapy Massage
Aroma is the Latin word for scent, and it’s been around since ancient Egyptian and Greek times, when oils extracted from plants were applied to the body or diffused into the air for relaxation and healing.
Over the years, aromas have become readily available for purchase and use as essential oils, and they have been utilized in massage to relieve fatigue, relax muscles, reduce stress, and provide numerous other health benefits.
When combined with a massage, the synergistic effects of these treatments are rejuvenating and energizing.
The allure of floral, aromatic scents
Flowers are associated with warmth, newness, innocence, and love, so essential oils with floral scents go beyond these simple aromas and have a significant impact on psychological well-being and emotional recovery.
There are many floral-scented oils available on the market. Below are descriptions of some of the most common floral-scented oil families.
- Rose Auto Oil
- Neroli oil
- Jasmine oil
- Lavender oil
- Ylang Ylang Oil
A guide to the characteristics of oils
Rose Auto Oil
It has an intense and elegant scent, so it’s a great oil to use when you’re feeling particularly tired or in need of comfort and reassurance. It’s great to use with my massage for the chest and recovery.
Neroli oil
This oil is great for those who have trouble sleeping at night. Applying the oil to your wrists or the back of your neck before bed, gently massaging it into your hands, and then drifting off to sleep can help you get a restful night’s sleep.
Jasmine oil
It has a relaxing effect on stiff muscles and energizes the body. You can apply a small amount to your abdomen or shoulders and massage it slowly with your hands. It can also help with skin care by regenerating the skin. homesmassage.com
Lavender oil
It’s often used in massage parlors when you get a full-body massage. It can be used on the shoulders, neck, calves, soles of the feet, and back, and it can help you relax and sleep better.
Ylang Ylang Oil
It has a relaxing and calming effect on the mind and body. Use a small amount on the stomach and chest area and massage gently with your hands. You will feel a calming emotional sensation.
How to do a self-aromatherapy massage
Aroma massage is easy to perform, even for beginners. Check out the following supplies so that you can experience the restorative benefits of massage on your own
- Aroma essential oils
- Base oil to mix in (jojoba or sweet almond oil)
- Towels and pillows
- Massage Space
- Lighting
- Soothing music
Note that
Essential oils must be diluted in a base oil, usually 1 drop of essential oil for 5 milliliters of base oil.
A guide to massage by body part
Shoulder
Apply an appropriate amount of oil to both shoulders and massage with both hands, pressing in a circular motion over the entire shoulder.
Abdominal
Apply the appropriate amount of oil and gently press in circular motions to massage.
Calf
Proceed with the massage from bottom to top, top to bottom, and stroking motions.
Soles
Using an acupressure stick, apply a moderate amount of oil from the middle of the ball of the foot to the heel and massage with firm pressure.
Cautions for aroma massage
Essential oils can also cause skin reactions, so it’s a good idea to test a small amount on your skin and smell it to find the right oil for you.
It should be noted that pregnant women, children, and people with pets should be especially careful when using it, and animals may have adverse reactions due to the toxicity of the oil.
Conclusion
A little me-time amid a busy and tiring life, an aromatherapy massage can be more than just a way to relax your body; especially if it’s floral, it can be a much-needed first step in healing your body and mind and helping you find your way back to normalcy and wellness.
Fill your day with a warm, soothing scent