Jasmina was one of the first women who received massages from me after my journey with unwind & recharge started in 2015. Recently, I had an interesting conversation with her about the power of massage. Here are some of her insights. Thank you so much Jasmina!

You love having massages for numerous reasons. What do you love about massages?

For me a massage is about self-care, about healing, and about joy.
I love the idea of doing something for myself. I love the idea of dedicating some time just to myself and my body. I am not good at doing nothing. I’m always thinking, writing, talking or running somewhere. A massage is the only time when I can just relax and let my brain and muscles relax and enjoy the sensation. Nowadays, there is so much talk about importance of self-care for busy mothers, busy professionals and busy people in general. A massage is my way to take care of myself.

Sometimes my body is in pain. Then, touch through massage helps me to make a shift from pain to joy. I relax and let touch take my pain away. I can feel all tension going away and my body thanking me.

A massage never fails on me. That is why in the last 20 years I have massages minimum once a week and sometime even more often.
I look better after massage. I feel happier after massage too.

You had regular massages after you and your partner went through a challenging time. How did massage help in this process? 

A few years ago, my family went through a very hard period caused by a horrible traffic accident. I was depressed, anxious and did not handle well everything that was happening around me. Unfortunately, that was also the time when I stopped going for massages although I loved them so much. That is when I learned that it takes strength and health to perform self-care. And I had no health nor strength. However, after about six months I recommenced regular massages. And it helped again. I felt alive, less stressed, and as if I was important and as if my body was important again. It helped me to feel in control and ready to participate in life again.

For me a massage symbolises health and care and wealth and celebration of life.

What would you tell people who never received a massage, who believe they would not like it or think it is too expensive? 

I would recommend a massage to everyone, and especially to people who feel that life is too much for them and that they are losing it. Do not wait to feel better as I did. Because a massage will help you to feel better. A massage is also great for busy people, for mums and professionals. A massage is an exceptionally easy way to take care of yourself.

A massage provides such a good value for money. I cannot think about better way to spend about hundred dollars, because treating yourself to a massage means health and wealth and care and celebrating yourself. It is very enjoyable feeling, I promise.

What is different or special about receiving massage at unwind & recharge?

Unwind and recharge has beautiful, gentle, holistic approach to wholeness of their clients. Kathrin has amazing, gentle energy and I always felt instantly cared for. My heart, soul, muscles and brain always join in joy when I treat myself with Kathrin’s body work. I thoroughly enjoy the smells and touches and sounds of music. And there is a gong 

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“Sleep is not an optional lifestyle luxury. Sleep is a non-negotiable biological necessity. It is your life support system.” – Matt Walker

A lack of amount and quality of sleep has a significant impact on the function of your immune system and memory and increases the risk of cancer, heart and Alzheimer disease.

The good news is that you can do quite a bit to get more and better sleep:

Did you know? Trees have personalities and can learn from experiences and mistakes. They support each other, communicate together and warn fellow trees if they are in danger… They also build partnerships with other species and of course provide shelter, food and livelihood for our wildlife (Peter Wohlleben, The Hidden Life of Trees 2015, Blinkist 2019)

I love to be surrounded by trees because of the therapeutic effects of being in nature… but perhaps also because of the hidden life of trees who are and can do so much more than we realize.

Take some time off for a weekend away and explore the benefits of being surrounded by trees. One of my favorite places is the small town of Forrest – a great gateway to the Great Otway National Park where you can find some truly incredible trees.

Send me a picture of your time in nature. I look forward to hearing from you!

Did you know that writing thank-you notes can have extremly positive psychological effects for both – sender and reciever? This suggests research published in the journal Psychological Science in 2018.

For me that is just another reason to say THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who engages in this site, shares its content with friends and is so kind to write a review.

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Source: Harvard Health Publishing, Psychological Science 2018

The Four Agreements have been in my mind for some time. Only now I found the book written by Miguel Ruiz in a shelf of an Airbnb house up in Queensland. These four agreements will help you to navigate through the ups and downs of life. They will inspire you to change thought and behavior patterns and empower you if things are getting challenging:

1 Be impeccable with your word

Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of the word in the direction of truth and love.

2 Don’t take anything personally

Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.

3 Don’t make assumptions

Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstands, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

4 Always do your best

Your best is going to change from moment to moment, it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstances, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgement, self-abuse and regret.

What are the tools that help you to become the master of your mind?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kundalini House is a place close to my heart. It is where I did my first pregnancy and postnatal yoga and meditation classes several years ago. I have always loved the energy of the space and I am very grateful and happy to now be working here two days a week. The picture shows the beautiful treatment room where I am now offering my service on the following days:

Thursday (9.00am – 1.45pm)
Friday (10.00am – 7.00pm)

Please note that treatments at Kundalini House in North Fitzroy need to be booked with Kundalini House directly: https://kundalinihouse.com.au/contact/

I look forward to seeing you there!

Winter in Melbourne – The perfect time for a nurturing massage at your own home. Please contact me for mobile massage appointments. I look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Kathrin

Do you experience chronic inflammation? If so, the following foods should belong to your anti-inflammatory diet: tomatos, olive oil, green leavy vegetables (e.g. spinach or kale), nuts, fatty fish (e.g. salmon or tuna), fruits (e.g. strawberries or blueberries). For more information and foods that might worsen your condition please read: Foods that fight inflammation

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Spend more time outside, go for walks, make warm nourishing soups, take a soothing bath, wrap yourself in a beautiful warm shawl, create a comfy home, make aromatic teas, spend time in front of a fire place, read a good book, get a delicious massage, enjoy the change of season, be gentle with yourself and others… – there is something very significant and special about this time of the year. Have a wonderful autumn!