There’s ample opportunity in life to discover little luxuries. From buying that bar of chocolate you adore for the commute home, to drinking wine in the bath while you binge-watch Netflix (hey, no judgement here), it’s the little things that can make the biggest difference. And, when it comes to self-care, one of our favourite little luxuries is not going home after a massage – because you’re already there.
With Urban, you get tip-top, spa quality treatments, from the comfort of your own home. You’ve gotta admit, there’s something wonderful about knowing that once your massage is finished, all you have to do is gently rise from the table, and you’re free to do what you want. No sweaty tube travel, no crushing on to the escalator, no running through the rain.
With this in mind, we’ve collected together simple tips to transform your bedroom into a shrine of tranquility – perfect for a Relaxing massage. This treatment is the ultimate remedy when you need a little bit of self-care, filled with light flowing strokes and nourishing oils to relax your muscles and calm your nervous system.
Dim the lights
Once the therapist has arrived and set up the massage table feel free to draw the curtains, and lower the lighting. Harsh light is never relaxing, lowering the light levels of the room can help you to shut out unwanted thoughts and feelings and focus on calming your mind and body.
Make the room smell good
Smell is one of the most important senses when it comes to relaxation, as it has the power to instantly transform our mood. Choose your favourite scent and fill your bedroom with it, whether that be via a candle, incense, diffuser, or room spray. Lavender, ylang ylang and bergamot are firm favourites with us.
Find the perfect playlist
Drown out intrusive thoughts and noises from outside with a chilled-out playlist. Selecting tunes that keep you calm will only help make this multi-sensory treatment even more relaxing. Make sure you’ve got enough music to last a bit longer than your treatment time – you wouldn’t want it to just stop halfway through, would you?
Make the bed
As the old saying goes, ‘a tidy home makes for a tidy mind’. Making sure that your bedroom isn’t a mess will help to promote a sense of calm. Having the bed already made will also make the treatment an even more relaxing experience – as the therapist has left, you can head straight into bed for the best sleep you’ll have had in months!
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Who are we? We’re Urban Massage – on a mission to make wellness rituals convenient and accessible without compromising on quality. So, from just £49 an hour, you can enjoy a range of massages from an expert therapist at a time to suit you. Download the app or go to urbanmassage.com to book 60 minutes of restorative me time.