SELF-CARE SUGGESTIONS
One of the great benefits of being a bodyworker is that our trade requires us to maintain a high level of health and awareness in our own bodies. It encourages us to be at our best, so we may be full of energy and able to give as much as our trade requires. To achieve this, it is essential to remember that the first person we need to take care of is ourselves. Here are some basic self-care practices.
1. Drink large amounts of water to stay well hydrated throughout your workday.
2. Get plenty of sleep. In our fast-paced lifestyles, many of us are having increased difficulty relaxing into a parasympathetic state and are not getting enough quality sleep.
3. Wholesome diet: This is a vast and personal subject and one that is hugely contextual and relative to each individual’s needs and preferences. However, one basic concept at the base of all healthy and mindful dietary approaches is to consume organic, fresh, and minimally processed foods whenever possible.
4. Sarga Bodywork is a great exercise practice in and of itself, however even if you feel like you have had plenty of physical activity after a long day at the office, make sure that you incorporate other movement practices in your daily life. A diverse movement practice will enrich your neuromuscular health, enhance your bodywork practice, and help you to release unwanted tension and misalignments.
5. Swimming (in the ocean if available) is excellent for cultivating qualities of ease and fluidity and for releasing tension.
6. Foot Exercises: Practice the foot exercises we demonstrate in class. These are easy to do anywhere (carry a small Lomi Ball in your bag and leave one at your studio). You may want to do these exercises in the morning before your workday begins and/or in between treatment sessions.
7. Foam Roller/Lomi Ball Exercises: Use a foam roller or the large Lomi Ball for releasing tension and sore muscles after a long day.
1. Drink large amounts of water to stay well hydrated throughout your workday.
2. Get plenty of sleep. In our fast-paced lifestyles, many of us are having increased difficulty relaxing into a parasympathetic state and are not getting enough quality sleep.
3. Wholesome diet: This is a vast and personal subject and one that is hugely contextual and relative to each individual’s needs and preferences. However, one basic concept at the base of all healthy and mindful dietary approaches is to consume organic, fresh, and minimally processed foods whenever possible.
4. Sarga Bodywork is a great exercise practice in and of itself, however even if you feel like you have had plenty of physical activity after a long day at the office, make sure that you incorporate other movement practices in your daily life. A diverse movement practice will enrich your neuromuscular health, enhance your bodywork practice, and help you to release unwanted tension and misalignments.
5. Swimming (in the ocean if available) is excellent for cultivating qualities of ease and fluidity and for releasing tension.
6. Foot Exercises: Practice the foot exercises we demonstrate in class. These are easy to do anywhere (carry a small Lomi Ball in your bag and leave one at your studio). You may want to do these exercises in the morning before your workday begins and/or in between treatment sessions.
7. Foam Roller/Lomi Ball Exercises: Use a foam roller or the large Lomi Ball for releasing tension and sore muscles after a long day.
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