Ever wonder why you feel so relaxed after a massage?  Many aspects related to massage engage the parasympathetic nervous system.  The function of the parasympathetic nervous system is to restore the body to ‘balance’ after experiencing stress or pain.

One of the most under estimated aspects of massage is simply the weight of the blanket on the stomach.  Other elements of massage that engage the parasympathetic nervous system are music, lighting, aromatherapy and of course the massage itself on the body. ...