Self-Care Tips

Massage therapists need to take care of personal health and well-being, in order to stay in their chosen career. MASSAGE Magazine presents articles on body mechanics, ergonomics, nutrition, meditation, exercise, relaxation, self-massage and more.

Self-Care Tips Articles

What is Vinyasa Yoga?

You might wonder, “what is vinyasa yoga” for self care. Vinyasa yoga involves movements coordinated with breath to center and strengthen the participant. The practice is becoming more popular thanks to the many benefits it offers. In this article, you’ll go over this yoga style, how it can benefit you and how you can fit it into your life.

January 24, 2023

3 Energy Drainers to Give Up Now

From food, to frenemies, to overpacked schedules, to mountains of stress, there are so many variables in our lives that are depleting our energy. We can call these energy drainers.

January 20, 2023

Prioritizing Self-Care: The MT’s Goal for 2023

A New Year. New beginnings. New Year’s resolutions. Great intentions to make this year the best year ever. We engage in the same thoughts and list-making every year—and then watch as January plans fade away. How can 2023 be different? How can we, maybe for the first time ever, commit to prioritizing self-care and well-being?

January 18, 2023

The Fit MT: Add the Plank Challenge to Your Self-Care Plan

Your self-care is a significant part of your health and wellness. Going forward, adding a plank challenge to your self-care will reward your posture, health and massage work.

January 9, 2023

To Build Vibrant Emotional Health, Accept All of Yourself

What do a vacation to Tahiti, a bubble bath and having an assertive relationship with your emotions have in common? They are all acts of self-care. That last one about emotions may have surprised you—but developing vibrant emotional health is a key to getting your needs met and developing vibrant emotional health.

January 3, 2023

4 Ways to Set Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

Many people see the beginning of a new year as an opportunity for a fresh start. This often takes the form of healthy New Year’s resolutions such as giving up “negative” habits like indulging in holiday treats or taking up “positive” ones like exercising or meditating.

January 2, 2023

The Fit MT: 3 Exercises to Improve Posture

The better your posture, the more fluid your massage is, and every aspect is easier to perform. With better posture comes solid, grounded massage work. Solid work feels more connected, which clients prefer. Luckily, there are exercises to improve posture, which we will look at here. (Every exercise and stretch mentioned here is linked to a short video on YouTube so you can see each one in action.)