London can
be a stressful place, no doubt. Londoners work hard and play hard, in the city
that never sleeps. But how do you relax in a place that’s always “on”?
At I Love Massage
London we believe it’s entirely possible to unwind and relax in London.
And who understands
relaxation better than the people who provide it for a living? We asked some of
the London Massage therapists how they de-stress. Here’s their advice.
“It is very
stressful and exciting being a massage therapist in London. Looking for
parking, lugging my table through the hustle and bustle of the city, and
finding my Zen to deliver a great massage can be challenging. When my day is
finished, seeing my clients’ smiles makes it all worth it.
Once I get home from
a long day, all I want to do is run a warm bath with Himalayan eucalyptus bath
salts and a relaxing blend oil. This bath helps me unwind and treat my sore
muscles. On my days off I enjoy a peaceful walk to Central London.
Other things
that help me de-stress are going out with friends to restaurants, bars, festivals,
concerts, and West End shows. Above all, my best remedy for stress in London –
besides a massage – is to check into a spa for a day pass to use
the steam room, sauna and whirlpool and unwind from the chaos. This has
improved my breathing and melts away my stress.”
Anna, Central London
“How I
unwind: Being outdoors! Especially in the morning, when the city is just
starting to wake up. A great thing about London is we get many beautiful parks,
so taking a walk
or even just sitting outside is really peaceful and grounding for me.”
Nicole, West Kensington
“When I feel
overly stressed or completely tapped out, I like to sit in front of a window or
even a park, in a yoga figure 8 position, and take a few deep inhales of
vetiver oil (great for clarity and mental calm).
Gabriela, East London
“I relax by
walking through the streets of London. I think it’s one of the best ways to get
rid of bad energy. Nice chill out
music and of course a glass of Sauvignon Blanc with a friend at a cosy
cafe helps a lot too!”
Paolo, Central London
“I start off my
days with traditional yogic meditation that allows a space to separate the self
from mind and body. Simply put a balance of what serves and what doesn’t serve
life. Besides being a seeker in the divine, I spend my leisure time with
company of good friends dancing or enjoying healthy foods.
Emil, South West London
“De-stressing in London
can be hard at times since we live in such a fast-paced city. I love to take
long walks alone, listen to calming music on my headphones and taking in the
scenery of the changing seasons. Being in nature is very therapeutic,
and London has a lot of amazing parks. Practicing yoga is another way I
de-stress. It lets me focus my energy within and restores the body and the
mind. Flexibility and self-awareness make life in London a bit easier.
Jasmine, Kensington
“I recently
signed up for a dancing class. I find it relaxing
to try something challenging and new from time to time. I learned about the
class from my long-time client’s wife who teaches the class! And because of my
massage career in London I can afford it!
Laura, London
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