Hot oil massage combines heated oils with massage techniques. Therapists warm oils to comfortable temperature before application. Various oils like lavender, peppermint, chamomile, and eucalyptus are used
Massage therapists manipulate soft tissues and muscles using various tools. Therapists may use hands, elbows, forearms, or feet
Vinyasa yoga combines poses in flowing sequences synchronized with breath. Unlike hatha yoga, poses are performed in fixed or flexible order. Teachers have discretion in arranging poses' progression. Breath serves as primary anchor between poses
Deep breathing helps oxygenate the body and reduce stress. Inhale through nose, letting stomach expand by inch or two. Place hand on belly to check proper breathing. Exhale for twice as long as inhale, fully expelling air. Practice 5-20 repetitions in a row
Mindfulness involves focusing on present moment without judgment. Daily walks help step away from worries and be present. Deep breathing exercises calm racing mind and heartbeat
Tickling is a light skin touch sensation associated with laughter. Hall and Allin identified two types: knismesis (unpleasant) and gargalesis (enjoyable). Feet are highly sensitive due to thin skin and densely packed nerve endings. More than 7000 nerve endings and sweat glands are present in feet