Latest updates from Jaipur Remedial Therapies

 I hope everyone is having a lovely Monsoon season and that the end to the summer was a good one.  No doubt everyone is busy getting prepared for the season ahead which is approaching very quickly!  A round up of updates for Jaipur Remedial Therapies follows....

Full Moon Sound Meditation Session Monday 24th

Quite a few of you have been asking about the sound meditation and so I'm letting you all know that we have our Full Moon sound Bath collaboration happening this coming Monday with the Art Ghar from 6.30pm to 8pm.  I've already shared it with many of you but here it is for anyone who doesn't know or needs the reminder.  This will happen at their studio in Shyam Nagar.

You can book with the Art Ghar direct - +91 6377-846798

The session is a lovely experience with a mixture of reflection, then a guided meditation followed by the sound bath with the focus upon the influences of the moon.

This is the last opportunity to attend sound meditation for some time as my trip to the UK is fast approaching.

J.R.T closed from 1st September to 8th October

It's that time again where I will be heading to the UK for my therapy work for 5 weeks.  I'll be away from Tuesday 1st September, returning on Thursday 8th October.  

I have spaces from tomorrow onwards.  My last working day will be Monday 31st August.   J.R.T will be open over the Rakhi weekend to accommodate people for their therapy sessions before I travel to the UK for the 5 weeks so there's a lot of opportunities to get booked in before I go.

Whilst i am away it will still be possible to purchase Indi-ssentials products and you're welcome to get in touch with any exercise or well being related questions.

New modalities from October

There's quite a few new things happening from October with regards to the studio.  Our regular sound meditation classes will be back up and running and if demand requires, we will start the morning sound meditation sessions once again.  This is a lovely opportunity to set you up for the day ahead.  The schedule will be created and shared end of September.

Inversion table and incorporation of inversion table at the studio

We're introducing a new modality with the introduction of our Inversion table which can be incorporated into your deep tissue/remedial therapy session in a longer session.  We begin with the inversion table at the beginning of the session and can incorporate it at the end as well to decompress the spine further after the session.  

An inversion table is where you lay on a piece of equipment and lean back so that you are at an angle, upside down, fully supported by the inversion table.    You simply hang there, with your body fully secure and ankles held comfortably in place and let gravity do the rest.

Benefits of inversion table include;

• Relieves pressure on the spine by de-compressing  and stretching it out.  Helpful for disc problems.
• Relieves tight lower back tension.
• It provides a traction for the back so it can be helpful for chronic pain and conditions like ankylosing spondylitis or sciatica.
• Improve spinal health and flexibility,
• Increase circulation to the back, neck and head.
• Especially helpful for chronic back pain.

This can be added onto your deep tissue therapy session and is especially beneficial for people with lower back issues, arthritic conditions and spinal compression issues.

Introducing cupping

Cupping will also be available as part of our treatment package from October and can be used in conjunction to our deep tissue/remedial massage therapy.    We use a blend of dynamic cupping, this is where you move the cups over the muscles and static cupping which is where you place the cups and leave them for a period of time.

It's another way to support getting into the muscles and relieving and relaxing the tension, especially if we have a tight area that may be putting up some resistance.  Cupping uses a suction action which is the opposite of massage/myofascial release/soft tissue release where we are applying pressure down.  A combination of modalities can be very beneficial for acute issues where we are trying to release the problem as much as possible.

Benefits of cupping include;

• Relaxes muscles.
• The upward suction action, helps to reduce restriction in the muscle fibre.
• Increased circulation which reduces pain and promotes healing.
• Reduces inflammation.
• Increases range of motion.

We look forward to work with the cupping treatment with some of you from October.

Price increase from October

From October there will be a slight price increase, 60 minute sessions will increase by 200Rs and 90 minutes by 300Rs.  These prices have been in place for new clients over the last few months but is now being rolled out to all clients.  It's to reflect the increase in prices as general costs continue to increase.  However we continue to provide value for money service and a skilled and precise way of releasing tension held in the body.

Think well, become well

At J.R.T we continue to study, learn and explore all things muscular.  I came across this article recently regarding the role of focusing on pain in regards to our recovery and well being.  There has always been huge arguments to support the distraction technique and the fact that the more we focus upon our pain the more we become sensitive to it and it can become psychosomatic.  

However this study is interesting because it highlights how we can use our mind to also increase our healing and reduce the pain.  As many of you who have attended my sound bath will know, I often emphasise how we all have the ability to relax our body and in turn to bring about wellness to ourselves, so it's interesting to see an article which reflects some of this.  

The article suggests that if we focus upon the area and on it getting better, it can speed up the recovery and reduce the inflammation there.  Defintely worth trying!

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260817/New-study-shows-attention-actively-shapes-the-bodys-inflammation.aspx

Ways to de-stress and relax

Looking after our health isn't just about our physical well being, but our emotional well being too.  Many articles highlight the importance of how physical pain can be affected by our emotions and we can carry so much stress in our body that has a negative physical impact.  As we approach the last quarter of the year it's an opportunity to take care of ourselves, especially with a busy season coming up.

• Meditation and mindfulness is always a good place to start - you can find lots of guided meditations on Youtube.
• Spending 5 minutes in silence each morning preparing for the day ahead.
• Trying to get into the sun/nature for short periods of time each day, to boost your vitamin D levels and to boost the mood.  Time spent in nature lowers our blood pressure levels and boosts our immune system and general mood.
• Music is a wonderful way to de-stress and relax, from listening to calming music, to playing music which allows you to dance and remove the tension from the body that way.
• Journaling is a great way of writing down where your mind is at and it helps you to recognised patterns in your emotions and feelings.

Here are just some ways to de-stress and relax although there are many more out there.  Perhaps you have your own favourite.

Wishing you all a good few weeks whilst I am away and as mentioned, do get in touch if you would like to schedule something before I leave on 1st September.

Latest Updates....

June Already!

 We are now at the halfway point for the year!  Another year is flying by.  The half way mark is a wonderful opportunity for reassessing and reflecting on where we are at and any changes we may wish to make for the latter part of the year.  

I hope everyone has had a lovely summer season, with opportunities for travel, visiting family and enjoying the quieter side of Jaipur.  Monsoon must be just around the corner now, it's certainly feeling humid which can also leave us feeling drained and less motivated, not to mention more aches and pains are apparent.

It's been quite some time since I've done a blog post, but will try and get into the regular habit of doing them.  There's been a lot happening at J.R.T since i last wrote with new treatments coming soon.

Reminder of treatments we offer

Firstly, a reminder of the treatments we offer at J.R.T.  A few of you have been asking what all treatments we offer and so am listing here for easy reference.

 Deep tissue/remedial massage

-Myofascial release
-Soft tissue release
-Mobilisation technique

Our deep tissue and remedial massage therapy sessions are our signature treatments.  We incorporate a range of modules such as the ones listed above in order to bring you treatments that are effective, get into those problem areas and bring lost lasting results.

All our remedial treatments incorporate myofascial release, by working on the fascia (the body is covered in a layer of fascia), we are able to remove restrictions and free up tight tissue that has remained stuck.

In our deep tissue and remedial treatments we don't just incorporate one modality but include several ranging from myofascial release, soft tissue release, trigger point therapy & mobilisation techniques.  In future blog posts i will explain what each one is.

Therapeutic/relaxation massage therapy

This is our more relaxing, de-stressing treatment, ideal for those who prefer a more gentler and soothing treatment but that still feels like it provides some muscular relief and eases up tension both physically and mentally.

Hot stone massage therapy

A great treatment for the winter, using hot balsamic stones to bring a blast of heat to the muscles.  We massage with the stones as if they were our hands and the hot stones glide over the muscles.  Relaxing yet helping to break down tension.

Dry needling with infra red

Our dry needling therapy has grown in popularity as many of you find it effective at getting into those tight muscles and providing a greater release when teamed with deep tissue.  It's been especially helpful for lower back issues, shoulder problems, neck tension and tightness in the calves and IT band.  We're also teaming it with the infra red lamp so that the infra red works in conjuction with the needles to provide deep relief.

Massage with sound meditation

Another very popular session is our deep tissue or therapeutic massage session followed by a 30 minute sound meditation session.  Bringing you your own private sound meditation.  It's a wonderful way to switch off, relax especially as the mind is already at ease from the massage.  The sounds take you further into that tranquil and still space.  Deeply restorative and deeply relaxing.

Guided meditation sessions

Our guided meditation session can be book as individual or group sessions.  An opportunity to be guided into a deep, relaxed, meditative state and taken on a soulful journey to ease worries, reduce stress and anxiety and switch off the mind.

 Sound meditation this week

We have our Saturday sound meditation happening this Saturday.  We'd love to see some of you there.  The next session after this will be the following month on 25th July.  Get in touch to book your space.

Collecting old shoes for donation

Some of you may remember that in conjunction with Saksham NGO, we are selling hair scrunchies at the studio.  They're very cute, nicely made and in a range of different colours and patterns to choose from.  All profits go to the NGO and the women who make them.  A means of supporting employment for the women.  It's Jaipur based too.

In addition, we are collecting old shoes, ones which can no longer be donated to house staff, that are ready to be thrown or simply no longer wanted.  These are being collected by Greensole NGO.

They accept all types of footwear except shoes with big heals, studded sports shoes or under 5 year old shoes.  They accept men and womens shoes.  They upcycle the shoes (and industrial waste) into comfortable slippers, school bags and mats for under privileged children across India.  So feel free to have a look through your shoe collection and drop off to me at the studio.  Any donations will be gratefully received. 

New things coming to the studio

In April I started my training into spinal manipulation and am currently completing some of my self studies but look forward to offering this in the coming months.  Further details regarding this will follow but it will work on releasing the spine/skeletal system in conjunction with the remedial work we offer.  Aligning the skeleton as well as working effectively on the muscles.  Continuing to try and provide the best release we can for clients.

We also have a lovely new piece of equipment at the studio, an inversion table.  An inversion table provides a safe and secure way to hang at an angle/upside down.  This can be great for people with chronic back problems, sciatica and disc problems as it can reduce the pressure on the spine and allow for some space between the vertebrae.  It relieves pressure on compressed discs and nerves.  We're looking at the best way to incorporate this into what we do and will offer more on this in the next blog post.

J.R.T closed for 2 weeks from 29th June.

Hopefully many of you have had a relaxing break in this time and managed to do some traveling.  I myself will be traveling from Monday 29th June until 17th July inclusive as i will take a holiday in Europe. 

There are still spaces these last few days before i go, otherwise i look forward to seeing many of you on my return in the middle of July.  Do get in touch if you would like to schedule something before I go.

Have a great weekend!