Christmas is a time when we all want to feel good and look great. It is traditionally a season of joy, of family reunions, roast turkey and Christmas pud, of generosity and openness. Unfortunately it can also be a stressful time with too many expectations, too much pressure and perhaps, for a few, a time of loneliness, regret or depression.
Whether we are looking forward with excitement to the shopping and preparations or with dread to the extra work, Christmas is a festival which makes great demands on our energy. Routines and digestions are thrown out of kilter and stresses can build up on all levels. Stress, as we are frequently reminded, can lead to all manner of ills, to exhaustion, depletion and finally to disease. It can reduce our ability to cope, undermine our confidence and destroy our sense of well being.
This being the case, how can we be sure that we will feel good, cope well and look our best all over the Christmas and the New Year holiday season?
Have you thought of reflexology?
Reflexology is a gentle, non-invasive therapy, deeply relaxing and restoring and a great way to reduce stress and tension. This increasingly popular therapy is based on the concept that all parts of the body are connected by pathways through which vital energy flows, rather like electrical currents which supply power for lighting, heating and cooking in our homes. When the power supply is reduced or interrupted our appliances cannot work. So it is in the body, when our energy is low or tension blocks the natural flow, our organs and systems cannot function properly.
“Reflex” in the context of “reflexology” means the “reflection” of all the structures, systems and organs of the body onto the feet. The sensitive, trained hands of a qualified reflexologist will detect tiny deposits or imbalances in the feet indicating that there are blockages or depletions in the energy channels through the body. By applying gentle pressure to these points with thumbs or fingers, rather like operating an electricity control panel, the therapist can stimulate the flow of energy to all parts, clearing blockages and helping the body to achieve its own state of equilibrium and good health.
If you have never experienced a reflexology treatment, why not try one now and be ready to sail through Christmas and the holiday season?
Happy Holidays and a best wishes for 2016
from
Lauren Slade, Jack Marriott and all the team at the Universal College of Reflexology