The power of being worthy…

Oh my!!  Why do us women often struggle with self care and valuing ourselves enough to take time out for us?  I mean, it’s one of the greatest gifts we have and yet often we use every excuse to not allow ourselves to experience such joy.

Anyone else got their hand up – yes, that’s me too!  I’ve got to talk myself through it.  Which brings me to sharing my recent ‘magical Friday’ with you.

But first I had to do the washing!  I know right, it’s hilarious, but my hubby actually said to me ‘Do you really need to wash before you go to the coast?’  Bless him xx. This bought a consciousness to me though, for which I’m grateful.

It was Mothers Day recently and daughter Georgia gifted me a voucher – I had been dropping a few hints that I would really love a massage.  I found a great place at Mooloolaba when we were up there earlier this year and for me, when I find a great spot I’m happy to stick with it.

Not only was my voucher for a massage, but it also included a Salt Therapy Treatment – which I have never had previously but heard great things about.

So, I had planned this day in advance for a couple of weeks…no work, no emails!  This day was all about me time, even including Rob organising dinner that night.  My morning started splendid with coffee in the sunshine and some warm oats for breakfast before my drive to Mooloolaba.  It was a stunning day, without a cloud in the sky.  From the picture below you can appreciate how stunning it was upon my arrival.  I actually had enough time to pause, sit in the sunshine and just appreciate the beauty of nature.

I then headed off for my treatments, which is just a hop, step and a jump from the main esplanade – even more opportunity to stroll along and soak up the atmosphere, feeling very grateful.

Greeted at the ‘Salt Caves’ by their friendly staff and the peaceful energy within, it’s difficult not to switch off from the to do list and really just be hugged by this calmness.  Before I knew it, my therapist had greeted me and I was settling into my ‘cave’ ready for my magnesium oil massage..

These salt caves are really quite something.  It’s hard to describe, it really is like stepping into another world and also walking on salts.  If you’re curious, check out Salt Caves Mooloolaba at http://www.saltcaves.com.au

So, after a couple of hours of massage and salt therapy treatment, I emerged – Feeling very blissed out.  I took the time to once again, sit and soak up the beachfront, before tucking into some re-hydrating coconut water and a little late snack/lunch.

The afternoon soon started to cool off as I made my way back to the car for the trip home.  My heart feeling so very grateful – on many levels – For the gift Georgia had given me, for the time I had gifted myself and for the reminder from my hubby that the washing didn’t need to be done.

I must say I was reminded to keep up my fluids, which I have done and gosh I slept very peacefully on Friday evening as well as enjoying a gentle Saturday.  I knew, there were a few knots the therapist found, so the body was feeling it a little over the weekend.

I really hope my sharing empowers you to honour yourself, your own wellbeing and take time out for you.  For me, a massage isn’t something I do all the time – it is special.  But you know what ‘time out’ can be as simple as sitting in the park, with a good book, a great podcast or enjoying a green juice.  IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU – SO IT’S ABOUT CHOOSING THIS TIME THAT LIGHTS UP AND REJUVENATES YOUR SOUL.

And just like me, remind yourself that self love is not selfish!  It’s actually enriching for our lives on so many levels.

 

 

 

MASSAGE…CAN IT ENHANCE OR COMPLIMENT YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS?

So true!

A few weeks ago now, I began a regular massage treatment.  I was having a few muscle issues, tightness etc and it was effecting my running and starting to cause me some discomfort.  Though mild at the time, my Kinesiologist was keen to use the pro-active rather then re-active approach…bless him xx

Off I went to have my first massage treatment…

At 132.7kg massage was not something I engaged in or enjoyed!  In fact, when Ben asked me how long it had been since I had a massage my response was….pause, mmm – a long time!!

Although I have used Kahuna massage as a form of treatment throughout my health journey, it has a very spiritual/emotional connection as opposed to sports/remedial massage.

First massage, treatment – 25 minutes just to loosen my back!  This wasn’t a relaxing, candle burning, fall asleep style treatment.  Though, I knew I had to be patient.

And what a learning experience it has been for me.  Now, heading towards my fourth massage treatment we’ve dealt with uneven hormone levels, low immune system and emotional connections attach to ‘Old Kylie’ ie from the past and releasing of those!

To date, have I noticed any difference?  Absolutely!  Yoga, gosh I was more flexible.  Tennis, moving so much easier and with a higher sense of freedom.  As my coach said, you are getting to balls that you never used to get to.

Another benefit, I can actually now cross my left leg now…something that I haven’t been able to do with comfort or for any sustained period of time.

It has been surprising and empowering to me to learn that even though I have shed some 66kgs and released a few kilos of toxins throughout the journey, my body still had some more to release.  I have even been back into my running, whilst only short distances at present, it has been without the previous discomfort.

Has it been worthwhile?  YES, YES AND YES…I have processed a few more emotions, shed some more toxins and gained more flexibility/freedom with my movement.  Sure there is still a way to go, but it’s worth the distance.