Indian Head Massage: Discover the power of touch. Narendra Mehta

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      Your physical working conditions can also cause stress: a noisy office, working in a factory all day, sitting at a VDU screen, bad lighting and insufficient working space can all take their toll on your health and well-being.

      Check out the following situations. Have any of them affected your performance at work?

      • Trapped in an unsatisfying job

      • Responsibility without adequate authority

      • Lack of feedback

      • Geographic relocation

      • Inadequate rewards – low salary

      • Lack of stimulation at work

      • Poor prospects

      • Unsympathetic boss

      • Threat of redundancy

      • Hostile clients, customers and work colleagues

      • Deadlines

      • Frequent night shifts

      • Changes in working practice requiring new skills

      You’re not alone! According to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), illness caused by stress in the workplace has increased by 500% since the mid 1950s. Fortunately, there is something you can do about it whenever you feel one or more of the symptoms of stress creeping up on you.

      If stress in the workplace is properly managed it can be re-experienced as a motivator. Indian head massage is well suited to the corporate environment because of its flexible and portable nature and the fact that the treatment is quick and the recipient does not need to undress. No creams, oils or special equipment are used. It is a time-saving therapy when time is of the essence because the therapist can come to you. When I see clients in the workplace, the treatment is quick (just 15 to 20 minutes) and easy to perform. It is therefore perfect for the office where time is precious.

      Office Exercises

      If you are one of the growing army of office workers in the West, then this exercise workout is especially designed for you. These de-stressing exercises are simple to perform and you don’t have to leave your office or even your desk to try them.

      This unique workout will take no more than 8 to 10 minutes. It can be fitted in at any time during your working day, no matter how busy you think you may be. Although being outside in the fresh air or regular visits to the gym are the best ways to exercise, these options are not always available in the high-powered office culture of the 90s. With long working hours, tight deadlines and job insecurity, it is difficult to make exercise a priority. But it is certain that without exercise you will start to feel the effects of stress and you will find that you are less able to cope with everyday pressure. Your mental and physical health will start to suffer.

      Fitting this workout into your office routine is the next best thing to visiting a gym for relieving tension, helping you to relax and correcting your posture. It will also help your concentration, enabling you to perform your work more efficiently throughout the day. Try doing this workout during your coffee or lunch break, or whenever you feel tired or that you just can’t cope. These exercises will give your mind a workout, as well as your body, making you feel more alert. In addition to this workout, try to start cutting down on tea and coffee, replacing them with mineral water. It is a good idea to have a large bottle of water on your desk to sip from whenever you feel like it and to try to finish the bottle by the end of the day. The combination of these exercises and the effects of less caffeine will mean you will notice a real difference in your body and mood within two to three weeks.

      BEFORE YOU START

      •Sit straight on a chair with your shoulders held back, hands on your lap, both feet on the ground.

      • Repeat all the exercises three times. Do not strain. Breathe in when carrying out each exercise and breathe out when releasing it.

      NECK STRETCH (SEE ILLUSTRATIONS)

      This will relieve tension from the neck and improve mobility.

      1 Sit looking straight ahead and then gently bring your head towards your chest as far as it will go. Hold for three seconds and return to the starting position. Repeat.

      2 Gently bring your head back as far as you can and hold for three seconds then release. Repeat.

      3 Bring your head towards the left shoulder, keeping your right shoulder down, hold for five seconds then release. Repeat.

      4 Repeat on the right side.

      5 Look towards your left shoulder as far as possible without moving your body. Hold for three seconds then release.

      6 Repeat on the right side.

      SHOULDER LIFT

      This shoulder exercise releases muscular tension and increases the mobility of the shoulders while improving posture.

      1 Take a deep breath and at the same time lift both shoulders as high as possible.

      2 Hold for three seconds then breathe out and release.

      3 Repeat.

      ARM STRETCH

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