Setting Your Intention
What does that mean?
Think about your purpose and expectation for your session. You may be hoping for relief from pain in specific areas of your body, or you may want an overall relaxing massage. When you give some thought to what you want and let your therapist know, it helps to set a direction and focus for your massage.
How does this help?
When I understand your purpose and expectation, I will focus on that right from the start. For example, it may be relevant to the timing of your session, the intention of my touch, or to the choice of music or aromatherapy. Your massage may be focused on a prevailing issue in your body, leaving less time for an overall relaxing, Swedish type session. Or it may be a more integrating approach for your body/mind that includes work on your back, legs, arms, abdomen, and neck more or less equally. What do you think would be most helpful for you? It helps to let me know.
Also, setting your intention helps you to be involved in working toward that purpose right from the start. When your intention is clear in your own mind, you become more of a participant in your own health and healing. Your body/mind responds to this on many levels that help to enhance the effectiveness of the session. Also, when you and I agree on a direction, it supports our connection and unity of purpose moving forward.
What if I don't know what to say?
That's okay! It happens a lot. If you are unsure how to state your intention, at least we can agree to see what we find and go from there. I will want to know if it's okay to stop and focus on areas of concern or if it's more important to you to have an integratiing whole body session including back, legs, arms, and neck. (Stopping to focus on issues might mean we run out of time for the fronts of the legs, for instance. Would you prefer not to let that happen? Let me know in advance, so I can watch the time!)
What are some examples of intentions for a session?
"I want a break from the stress of life. I just want to relax."
"My neck and shoulders are really hurting. I want pain relief."
"I want to feel more centered and grounded in my body/mind."
"I would like a 'tune up'. Just see what you find and work on what's needed."
"My body feels out of alignment and I want some help with that."
"I would like to support my overall health and wellness."
"I would like to experience a feeling of connectedness and gratitude."
. . . . . Etc.
Some clients even use the opportunity to kick off a life change for better health and well-being, such as "I want this session to mark my commitment to take better care of myself by . . . . (working out regularly, eating a healthier diet, daily meditation, or . . . you fill in the blank!).
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What does that mean?
Think about your purpose and expectation for your session. You may be hoping for relief from pain in specific areas of your body, or you may want an overall relaxing massage. When you give some thought to what you want and let your therapist know, it helps to set a direction and focus for your massage.
How does this help?
When I understand your purpose and expectation, I will focus on that right from the start. For example, it may be relevant to the timing of your session, the intention of my touch, or to the choice of music or aromatherapy. Your massage may be focused on a prevailing issue in your body, leaving less time for an overall relaxing, Swedish type session. Or it may be a more integrating approach for your body/mind that includes work on your back, legs, arms, abdomen, and neck more or less equally. What do you think would be most helpful for you? It helps to let me know.
Also, setting your intention helps you to be involved in working toward that purpose right from the start. When your intention is clear in your own mind, you become more of a participant in your own health and healing. Your body/mind responds to this on many levels that help to enhance the effectiveness of the session. Also, when you and I agree on a direction, it supports our connection and unity of purpose moving forward.
What if I don't know what to say?
That's okay! It happens a lot. If you are unsure how to state your intention, at least we can agree to see what we find and go from there. I will want to know if it's okay to stop and focus on areas of concern or if it's more important to you to have an integratiing whole body session including back, legs, arms, and neck. (Stopping to focus on issues might mean we run out of time for the fronts of the legs, for instance. Would you prefer not to let that happen? Let me know in advance, so I can watch the time!)
What are some examples of intentions for a session?
"I want a break from the stress of life. I just want to relax."
"My neck and shoulders are really hurting. I want pain relief."
"I want to feel more centered and grounded in my body/mind."
"I would like a 'tune up'. Just see what you find and work on what's needed."
"My body feels out of alignment and I want some help with that."
"I would like to support my overall health and wellness."
"I would like to experience a feeling of connectedness and gratitude."
. . . . . Etc.
Some clients even use the opportunity to kick off a life change for better health and well-being, such as "I want this session to mark my commitment to take better care of myself by . . . . (working out regularly, eating a healthier diet, daily meditation, or . . . you fill in the blank!).
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Thank you very much for your trust and your business! I look forward to working with you!
Thank you very much for your trust and your business!
I look forward to working with you!
Marian's Listening Touch Massage and Bodywork
in historic Catlin Court, Glendale, Arizona
Marian Fritsch-Gerl, LMT, M.Ed.
[email protected]
623-363-4857
Services provided at Juniper House, 5842 W Myrtle Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85301 Historic Catlin Court
