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Fans of Temple Skincare and Yoga Doll’s high-performance activewear, gym leggings and yoga wear will be interested to discover the role massage plays in well-being.
With our busy lives taking up so much time, it is important to find a way to unwind, de-stress and focus on yourself.
Along with regular visits to a day spa to look after your skin, yoga should be an essential element of your personal care. Taking the time to focus on your body helps to relieve the pressures that life brings, boosts your fitness and can ease away the pain of injury.
While exercise in the form of yoga or other workouts is so important, experts are now realising the icing on the wellness cake is massage.
Fans of Yoga Doll’s high-performance activewear, gym leggings and yoga wear will be interested to discover the role massage plays in well-being. Take a look at three key benefits of massage:
De-stress and minimise depression
Having a massage provides you with a quiet environment which is free from interruptions. Your phone is switched off, there is nobody asking you to do anything and the only other person in the room is dedicated to making you feel good.
In an article published by the Journal of Physical Therapy Science, a study found that positive effects were observed on stress hormone, blood pressure and heart rate after a scalp massage. For people who have overactive minds, massage is an excellent opportunity to reduce your stress levels while taking time out.
Improve flexibility
If you are serious about becoming better at yoga, you need to make massage part of your routine.
Massage is beneficial for maintaining and improving your flexibility and motion. Your massage therapist will work on your muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints. This will relax stressed muscles, stimulate blood flow and improve your flexibility.
For the best results, combine your stretching routine with massage as often as possible. You don’t always have to pay a professional; a foam roller kept at home can make a big difference in this area.
Reduce injury and muscle soreness
Even after a relaxing yoga workout, you may find your muscles are sore. This is because they are not used to moving as far as they have been.
A fascinating 2012 study found that massage eases sore muscles by turning off genes associated with inflammation and turning on genes that help muscles heal. The study, conducted by a Canadian team, found that “massage suppresses the inflammation that follows exercise while promoting faster healing”.
What’s more, massage feels great when you’re suffering from sore hamstrings or back muscles. The immediate relief you feel can be worth the cost of a treatment.
One of the best things about massage is you can perform it almost anywhere, using something as simple as a tennis ball, or even your hands. After a workout or yoga routine, allow an extra five minutes to apply some gentle pressure to the muscles you have used the most. This will help them recover more quickly and lead to better physical performance.
Alternatively, treat yourself and book in for a heavenly relaxation massage. At The Temple Skincare & Spa, you can choose from a stress relief massage, aromatherapy massage or a native oil & white stone massage. Put yourself in the hands of an experienced therapist and take the time to truly relax.
Yoga + massage: a match made in heaven
Adding yoga to your regular routine along with massage means you’ll be far more relaxed and able to face the challenges life throws at you.
To feel comfortable and look great during your yoga practice, take a look at Yoga Doll Designer Activewear. You can expect to find high-performance activewear and stylish yoga wear, plus gym leggings, printed leggings and other active clothing.
Give your body and ind a break, book a massage with Temple Skincare now or call (02) 9634 2411
There’s more to being beautiful than beauty treatments. If you want to see lasting results, you’ll need to take a holistic approach.
You’ve probably heard the saying that beauty comes from within. However, when you’re an everyday woman who is endlessly busy and doesn’t have a lot of time to think about feeling beautiful, it can be a struggle to bring your inner light and energy to the surface.
At The Temple Skincare and Spa, we take a holistic approach to beauty, meaning we want it to be far more than skin deep. We’re motivated to support your entire wellness journey so you feel and look good, inside and out.
Looking good starts inside
No amount of makeup or face creams can cover the fact that you’re not feeling great. If you’re stressed, lacking sleep and not eating well, your friends will pick up on your lack of energy and start asking if you’re okay.
When you’re not physically healthy or feeling positive about yourself, your body is more than happy to show it—with dark circles and bags under your eyes, acne breakouts, dry skin and lacklustre hair. To get back to looking fresh and revitalised, you need a whole body (and mind) approach.
How to be beautiful, inside and out
Step 1: Start eating better
While the occasional cheat meal is okay (and even recommended), your body ultimately needs the nutrients that come from good old wholesome foods.
Try to incorporate more lean meats, fruits, vegetables and healthy grains into your diet, while cutting back on excess sugar, salt and questionable additives.
Don’t know where to shop for nutrient-rich options? The Source Bulk Foods is a great place to start, with the nearest location to the Hills District being Rouse Hill. You’ll not only find quality ingredients, you’ll be able to bring your own containers for a zero-waste shopping experience.
If you want to keep your skin young-looking, don’t forget to drink ample amounts of water throughout the day. Your skin requires a steady supply of hydration to maintain its elasticity.
Step 2: Start moving more
Regular exercise is not only good for looking fitter and more athletic, but also for having healthy skin.
Aside from improving your circulation, which helps nourish your skin cells, regular physical activity triggers your body to release more endorphins, helping you combat stress by literally making you feel happier.
Couple this with mindfulness-promoting activities and less intense workouts like yoga and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a more positive and relaxed life.
The good news is you don’t have to sign up for a membership at a number of different facilities to stay on top of your fitness and wellbeing. We recommend Real Fitness Training in Castle Hill as our preferred studio for personal training, yoga, meditation and dietary advice.
An added element that will have you feeling good about working out is quality, stylish activewear. At The Temple Skincare & Spa, we’re addicted to Yogadoll Activewear (now Lacera Activewear) because of its vibrant designs and ‘for Mums by Mums’ range.
Step 3: Make de-stressing a regular part of your life
Massages, aromatherapy and spa treatments are all known to help with stress relief. When you feel better about yourself and what’s going on in your life, you’re more likely to radiate positive energy, which will have your friends commenting on how great you look.
The Temple Skincare & Spa team is obsessed with helping our clients unwind. We offer a wide assortment of massages—some with aromatherapy incorporated—and spa treatments. These are specially designed to help you bounce back fully rejuvenated from even the most stressful of days.
Step 4: Top it all off with beauty treatments
Once you’ve got steps one through three down, that’s the time to explore beauty treatments to add the icing to your inner-glow cake.
These treatments aren’t meant to replace a healthy lifestyle. Instead, they give you that extra boost towards having clearer, younger-looking skin, realising your beauty goals and feeling your best both inside and out.
Start by combining beauty and relaxation with a Mindfulness Facial Treatment using the the Aromatherapy Associates spa and skincare line. This luxurious time-out includes meditation as part of your facial experience.
To be truly beautiful, you need a holistic approach
Beauty treatments are just a small part of being truly beautiful. If you want lasting results, self care and taking the time to unwind are all part of the equation.
This means a healthy diet, ample amounts of exercise and time spent doing the things you enjoy.
Ready to de-stress and experience the latest and best in beauty treatments so you feel beautiful and healthy, inside and out? Book an appointment with us today!