Relaxation Pillar Of Wellbeing

Relax. Repair. Restore

The Relaxation pillar of wellbeing at Metta Yoga and Massage offers a peaceful escape from the demands of daily life, using soothing techniques to deeply calm both body and mind. In our busy modern world, true rest is rare, yet it is essential for restoring balance, warding off exhaustion and illness, and supporting long-term health.

The Science of Deep Relaxation

During a relaxation treatment, the body can enter a delta brainwave state, the same state associated with deep, restorative sleep. Studies suggest that an hour of deep relaxation can be equivalent to several hours of quality sleep, giving your body and mind a chance to recover, repair, and recharge.

This is why many clients leave a session feeling as though they have "woken from the best nap of their life”, even if they never fully drifted off. It is rest on the deepest level, where the nervous system resets, stress hormones lower, and the body can restore its natural balance.

Although every Metta treatment brings an element of relaxation, this pillar is designed especially for those seeking deep rest, stress relief, and gentle therapeutic touc

Therapies Within The Relaxation Pillar

Relax. Repair. Restore

Relaxation Massage - a flowing, restorative treatment designed to ease muscle tension, calm the nervous system, and promote overall wellbeing.
Hawaiian Lomi Lomi - a deeply nurturing massage from the Hawaiian tradition, using long, rhythmic strokes to soothe the body and encourage emotional release.
Swedish Massage - a classic, gentle approach that improves circulation, melts stress, and supports relaxation on every level.
Indian Head Massage - a calming upper body treatment focused on the head, neck, and shoulders, easing mental fatigue and helping relieve headaches or eye strain.
Neal’s Yard Remedies Facial - a holistic facial combining natural skincare with massage techniques, leaving skin radiant while helping the whole body to unwind.
Myofascial Release Therapy - a slower, deeply restorative technique that releases tightness in the fascia, restoring ease of movement and a profound sense of calm.
Restorative Yoga - a meditative, deeply restful practice using props to fully support the body in gentle postures. Restorative Yoga encourages the nervous system to downshift into a state of deep rest, offering renewal for both body and mind.