What is a wonderful way to soothe your mind and body? Touch therapy!
Also known as somatic therapy, it can significantly reduce anxiety and stress.
These are the ways it helps you:
- Gentle touch stimulates a calming response in your body, promoting relaxation and reducing stress hormones like cortisol.
- Touch releases the “cuddle hormone” oxytocin, which promotes feelings of trust, bonding, and relaxation.
- Skilled touch therapists can release physical tension, easing muscle strain and promoting relaxation.
- Touch therapy increases serotonin and dopamine levels, helping alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- Touch therapy helps you tune into your body’s needs, promoting self-love, awareness and emotional regulation.
Some popular touch therapies for anxiety and stress relief include:
- Massage therapy: Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and hot stone massage.
- Acupuncture: Stimulating specific points to balance energy and promote relaxation.
- Reflexology: Targeting pressure points on the feet and hands to reduce tension.
- Craniosacral therapy: Gentle manipulation of the head and neck to ease stress and tension.
- Holding therapy: A nurturing, non-verbal approach to promote feelings of safety and security.
Touch therapy is a personal experience, so explore different modalities to find what works best for you and in its simplest form, a simple hug could do the job.
So, hug someone today and find comfort and peace in their warm embrace.
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