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A day at the spa provides stress relaxation and rejuvenation for everybody! Everybody except for the people working their hardest to satisfy their customers. Spa employees give to no end and leave the most relaxing place in the city in search of rest.<\/p>\n

Do you spend your day at the spa busting your buns to de-stress everybody else while your tension builds?<\/p>\n

If so, sit down in a comfy chair and read our relaxation techniques!<\/p>\n

The Physiology<\/h2>\n

First, let\u2019s talk about what goes on in the body to create a stress response and a relaxation response.<\/p>\n

Stress Response<\/h3>\n

Our bodies contain a built-in mechanism, often called the \u201cfight or flight\u201d response, carried out by the sympathetic nervous system in order to help us deal with danger.<\/p>\n

This system speeds the heart, slows the guts, restricts blood flow to the brain, tenses the muscles, and prepares the body for attack with Cortisol and Adrenaline. Unfortunately, stressors register as danger and trigger this mode.<\/p>\n

The American Psychological Association explains that due to this response, stress leads to<\/a> body aches, fatigue, anxiety, tummy trouble, reproductive issues, and heart disease, making finding ways to relax imperative.<\/p>\n

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Relaxation Response<\/h3>\n

When we relax, the parasympathetic nervous system takes over allowing us to \u201crest and digest\u201d. When this happens, our heart rate and respiration slow, muscles relax, and blood flow resumes to the brain.<\/p>\n

Relaxation returns us to the state where our bodies thrive.<\/p>\n

Relaxation Techniques After a Busy Day at the Spa<\/h2>\n

With that in mind, here are 6 stress relaxation techniques to help you unwind both body and mind after a busy day at the spa.<\/p>\n

1. Undress<\/h3>\n

I don\u2019t know exactly what you wear to the spa, but my guess is that you did not dress for work with comfort in mind. Resist that urge to throw yourself on the couch and kick up your feet as you are.<\/p>\n

For starters, take off the shoes and bra. Find something more suitable like loose cotton shorts and tank for a summer night or flannel pajamas for a cold one.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget about the little things like socks and jewelry. They may seem insignificant, but they restrict. The goal is to feel free.<\/p>\n

Undress your face too! We cannot fully relax with a face full of product.<\/p>\n

Use undressing as an opportunity to undress the stress. Feel yourself becoming free of the stress with each shucked layer, and feel lighter.<\/p>\n

2. Disconnect<\/h3>\n

Disconnecting connects you with yourself; it\u2019s one of the best ways to relax. Insta one last pic if you must, but then shut it down for the night. Electronic devices can add stress.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry, you\u2019re not missing anything more important than your own relaxation time.<\/p>\n

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3. Control Your Environment<\/h3>\n

At work, things may feel beyond your control. But the minute you walk in the door, control belongs to you. Follow these stress relieving environmental guidelines.<\/p>\n

Adjust the Temperature<\/h4>\n

Make it comfortably warm until bedtime and then drop it to about 65 degrees.<\/p>\n

Research suggests that dropping the core body temperature readies the body for sleep, an important finding because proper sleep regulates the stress hormone, cortisol.<\/p>\n

Lower the Lighting<\/h4>\n

According to research, dim lighting reduces stress by making people more rational and better at decision making. However red lighting aids in relaxation as it stimulates the production of melatonin, an important sleep hormone.<\/p>\n

Scent the Place<\/h4>\n

Light candles or spray a natural freshener to fill the room with a relaxing aroma.<\/p>\n

Relaxing scents include:<\/p>\n