Epsom salts have numerous health and healing properties. When added to warm bath water, epsom salt properties can help to reduce inflammation and aches from injury or can mitigate soreness and pain from a rigorous physical workout.

Epsom salts are even available in scented varieties from lavender to eucalyptus, which can assist with the process of relaxation. Now there's even more of a reason to treat your body to a restorative, relaxing bath.

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Taken from the "Yoga Sutras," the rough translation of this sutra by Swami Satchidananda from Sanskrit to English is:

"...to one of discrimination, everything is painful, due to its consequences; the anxiety and fear over losing what is gained; the resulting impressions left in the mind to create renewed cravings; and the constant conflict which control the mind."

I interpret this to mean that all experiences that come through the outer world are painful, even if they seem to bring pleasure because, ultimately, we fear losing them. You may enjoy them, but you must also enjoy their passage. There is pain and pleasure in everything.

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Massage offers an avenue for the release of muscular tension from the body. A massage can be relaxing, however, depending on the individual body or type of massage, you can experience some discomfort during a massage. If a massage technician is working to release knots or working on a particularly tight area of the body, you may feel some soreness during and after the massage work. An experienced, professional technician will always work to ensure that the client is comfortable with the level of work and pressure during the massage.

Massage can be a great supplement to add to one's personal care and wellness routine for body and mind.

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