Relax it's Autumn

Autumn is here, what does it mean to you? crisp mornings where you can see your breath, kicking the fallen leaves and hunting out conkers, log fires, hearty soups and curling up with hot chocolate?

I have always loved autumn, I enjoy gardening and to me it is the beginning of the gardening year not the end.  A time to start planning, wrapping up vulnerable plants, gathering in the harvest, planting bulbs, preparing for winter.

As a therapist I encourage my clients to also look on this as a time to plan, to renew and to start to reflect on how they can look after there mind and body. 

Our bodies need some extra nourishing and nurturing to help us fend of the illnesses and bugs that tend to pop up in autumn.  As well as exercise and healthy eating a regular massage can help you adjust to the seasonal changes.

Some of the benefits of a relaxation massage ;

Relaxation
Reduce Stress
Reduce muscle tension
Improve circulation
Helps you sleep better
Encourages your body to digest food and flush its toxins 

Massage works on both physical and mental levels, healing the body and calming the mind. To make your autumn massage extra special you can try adding hot stones, this is wonderfully warming and promotes deep relaxation . 

So don't look on autumn as the end, look at it as the beginning of a new healthier you, find an exercise you enjoy, look at meditation or tai chi to calm the mind and eat healthy warming foods.

Book regular massage to help keep you relaxed and de-stressed this will help you fight off any illnesses which are common for this time of year.

“Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile.”

William Cullen Bryant