Do you have stress in your life? Do you need to find a way to relieve some of the tension that this modern world subjects us to? Well, there are people who have become proficient at helping to alleviate this condition. They are professional massage therapists. Below, we present an article that describes Esalen Massage. This type of Swedish-influenced massage focuses on releasing stress and physical tension. There are other ways to relieve physical stress. Exercise is almost like an internal massage. If you can find an activity that you enjoy, and do it on a regular basis, you'll reduce stress and increase your level of fitness. Pick an activity and try to do it at least three times a week. You can try jogging, walking, gardening, playing tennis or handball or racquetball, dancing, lifting weights, martial arts or even yoga. If you regularly exercise at a level that raises your heart rate, you'll probably lose some weight. For more information on weight loss and exercise, please visit our page on Weight Loss Tips. Peace of mind also reduces stress and it's effect on us. We need to spend time each day nourishing our mental and spiritual health. One can obtain great strength when you give up your worries to God. For more information on this, please visit our page on The Power of Prayer. For more information about Esalen Massage, visit these web sites: Here is a link to the official web site of Esalen Institute, at Big Sur, California. This page at the Esalen Institute's web site provides more information about the Esalen form of massage. Here is a longer article on Esalen Massage. For more information on massage and stress reduction, we recommend the following books:
Job's Body: A Handbook for Bodywork (Third Edition), Vol. 1	Possibly the most famous and widely used resource in therapeutic bodywork (required for national massage therapy certification), this beautifully written, detailed, and reader-friendly picture of how and why the body responds to touch is both scientifically reliable and inspiring. A rare book that fits general reader as much as professional and student. Deane Juhan, formerly an Esalen trainer, lectures nationally and abroad and practices bodywork in Mill Valley.
Review for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Certification	A complete review book for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. It is well organized and it can be a useful tool for studying for state examinations or refreshing one's knowledge. This book is written for any student of massage therapy who is interested in taking the national exam, but it is also useful for students taking state and local school exams.
Stress Management For Dummies	Does work tie your stomach in knots? Do you sometimes have trouble sleeping at night? This friendly guide can help. Packed with quick, easy tips and exercises - from scanning your body for tension to breathing and meditation - it gives you all the tools you need to reduce your stress level immediately. Allen Elkin, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, directs New York's Stress Management and Counseling Center and is the author of Urban Ease: Stress-Free Living in the Big City.