After a long day, your body is aching and desperately calling for your attention. Fret not, as The Upsara Spa has prepared three relaxing massage techniques that you and your partner can easily incorporate into your daily schedule to release the pent up stress and tension that is lurking in your muscles.
Read on to learn more about these techniques – your partner and your muscles will thank you!
Be your own massage therapist
Here, the experienced therapists from The Upsara Spa share some simple massage techniques which you and your other half can integrate into your own wellness routines at home.
Hand and Wrist Massage
By massaging your hands and wrists, you can free up the tension in your arms to feel a surge of relief.
Step 1: Gently stretch and rotate wrists.
Step 2: Straighten arms and apply long strokes from elbow to wrist.
Step 3: Firmly knead the back of the palm.
Step 4: Gently but firmly pull each finger.
Step 5: Repeat for the other hand.
Head Relief Massage
This technique is effective in alleviating your partner’s discomfort resulting from headaches and migraines.
Step 1: Press palms firmly on the chest and move towards the base of the neck.
Step 2: Press thumbs firmly into the tension points on the shoulders.
Step 3: Anchor thumbs on the top of the head. Firmly knead the sides with fingers in a circular motion.
Step 4: Firmly press thumbs on forehead and slide towards the temples.
Step 5: Press thumbs on top of the head and knead in an up/down motion.
Step 6: Massage the nape with fingers in a circular motion.
Back Massage
Relieve chronic pain with a soothing back massage.
Step 1: With your partner facing down, press palms gently on their lower back. Move towards the shoulders and return.
Step 2: Press elbows along the spine. Move towards the shoulders and return.
Step 3: Press thumbs firmly into shoulder blades towards the upper back and return.
Step 4: Anchor thumbs into the scapular blades and press firmly.
Step 5: Press thumbs into the nape area.
Take a day off to recharge
As much as we want to climb that never-ending corporate ladder, it is also important that we enjoy pockets of bliss and comfort whenever we can.
At The Upsara Spa, you can finally rest as hard as you work. Step into a sanctuary where you can find solace from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, as you enjoy a steaming sauna, a bubbling jacuzzi as well as delicious treats at its exclusive relaxation lounge. If you’d like to enhance your experience, opt for an array of therapeutic services such as massage treatments, foot reflexology, facials and much more. The Upsara Spa aims to provide you the tranquil retreat that you deserve.
A personal spa day is definitely due, so what are you waiting for?
SAFRA members enjoy 15% off at The Upsara Spa. The first 20 couples to sign up will also receive a complimentary body lotion (while stocks last). Find out more or make a reservation at safra.sg/the-upsara-spa
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