Holiday Gift Guide for Ultimate Relaxation
This holiday season, let us take the stress out of finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Whether you are shopping for a friend, family member, or yourself, you can bring the feeling of the spa home with our collection of favorite relaxation products and experiences.
These gifts are great for anyone who needs some much-needed self-care and can also be used to supplement the benefits of massage therapy so you can feel the lasting effects of a great massage even after you leave the studio!
Gua Sha
The must-have self-care tool of 2021 is the gua sha facial tool. Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves using a polished tool made from jade or quartz with neutral oils to massage the body and face.
Facial gua sha is the most popular form of this practice because it relaxes facial tension caused by stress, and promotes the production of anti-aging molecules, like collagen and elastin. This process also increases circulation, which helps with detoxification and may lead to a clearer complexion. Using gua sha has also been known to help with headaches caused by facial tension.
Types of oils you can pair with a gua sha gift: Almond oil, Jojoba oil, Vitamin E.
Yoga Sessions
If you are looking for a gift for someone who loves fitness or just wants to start a fitness routine in the new year, purchasing yoga sessions or a membership to a local yoga studio near you is a great gift! Yoga can be enjoyed by all fitness levels, and can be a fun, relaxing experience shared with others or done on your own.
Like massage therapy, yoga promotes deep relaxation and is also great for your overall physical and mental health as well. It improves your body’s circulation while reducing stress and anxiety. Also, yoga is known for aiding with sleep and digestion, which is a plus for the holidays!
Dry Brush
A body brush with firm natural bristles, or also commonly known as a dry brush, is the perfect tool to help eliminate residual toxins leftover on your skin after massage therapy. Dry brushes are meant to be used in an upward stroke, which unclogs pores in the exfoliation process.
Dry brushing also helps detoxify your skin by increasing blood circulation and promoting lymphatic flow and drainage. This practice can also leave skin looking radiant, refreshed, and plumped, however it is recommended to dry brush before showering, followed by moisturizer.
Also, this technique is great for those who may not follow a daily self-care routine. Depending on your skin type, it is recommended to dry brush no more than one to two times a week.
Candles
Setting a calming atmosphere can be just as important as the actual relaxation method and candles are a sure way to help you slip into relaxation mode. Candles are known to relieve stress, improve focus and mood, and provide a more restful sleep. They're the perfect tool to begin your morning and night self-care ritual, and pair well with all of our gift recommendations.
Some of the best scents to use for relaxation include lavender, rosemary, lemon balm, eucalyptus, or chamomile. Also, some seasonal scents like vanilla and cinnamon are known for their calming effects and can help put anyone in a holiday mood.
Massage Studio Gift Cards
This year has been stressful for all, and the best way to round out the holidays is by giving your loved ones and yourself the ultimate gift of relaxation: a Massage Studio gift card! Massage therapy is designed to make sure you leave refreshed and relaxed, and can also alleviate pain symptoms, depending on which massage style you prefer.
This holiday season, we’re offering a special bonus when giving the gift of massage. For every $100 purchased in gift cards, we will gift you a $25 bonus card for free! You can purchase Massage Studio gift cards online or in-store. To learn more about our different massage offerings, be sure to check out our massages page here.