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Morning Stars Playhouse recently hosted a 3 hour self-care retreat featuring A calming Lavender footspa and the revitalizing Yarrow compress reflexology. Read more to treat yourself with this easy DIY
Lavender oil is celebrated for its capacity to promote emotional equilibrium and well-being. Classified as an adaptogen, this essential oil has the unique ability to assist the body and mind in adapting to stressors, ultimately restoring a state of balance. By fostering emotional stability, lavender oil helps to regulate and harmonize emotions, offering a sense of inner calm and tranquillity.
The therapeutic benefits of a foot spa extend beyond mere relaxation. The practice of foot reflexology, where certain points on the feet correspond to various organs and systems in the body, plays a vital role in this process.
As the feet are pampered and massaged during a foot spa, tension and stress are released, leading to an improved sense of overall well-being, increase mental calmness and clarity, thus deepening the mind-body connection.
“Today’s environment makes our nervous system hyperactive contributing to one of the reasons why people can’t relax properly. When I smell the lavender(oil), I immediately felt comfortable and relaxed, in addition to immersing feet in warm lavender oil bath , I can feel (the) tightness on( my )head being released slowly allowing me to relaxed. I have yawned many times which is great as it helps to deepen relaxation which I need!” -Chong Yi
Yarrow, a flowering plant with various aliases such as Milfoil and devil’s nettle, has been used as traditional medicine for centuries. Yarrow Liver Compress is beneficial for addressing fatigue, insomnia, indigestion, depression, and anxiety.
While yarrow is considered a “natural” product, keep in mind that even natural substances can have side effects and drug interactions therefore do consult your therapist/ doctor for further advice
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“I forgot the feeling of being pampered, I felt rejuvenated after 15mins of laying down with Yarrow compress. We are lacking this “care gesture” nowadays in our society because everyone is so busy with life.(I) hope that more people (will be )aware about (self care), not only children needs pampering but we adults too! together we will create a warm loving society ❤”-Poh ying
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