Touch works wonders when it comes to relaxing. Just imagine how many times you have felt down, or you have had a bad day. Well, holding the hand of a child, or holding an infant in your arms can dispose of any stress that you may be feeling and bring you back to a state of psychological and physical wellbeing.
Some people are particularly benefited by touch. Consider elderly people living on their own or in an institution - touch delights them, and makes them feel part of humanity. With no one from their own families to see and interact with on a daily basis, these older people are so glad when they feel the touch of a friendly hand, since all they get to feel nowadays is the occasional clinical or functional touch from a nurse or helper.
The sense of touch can not only relax, but heal as well.
When a person whose job entails a lot of work at a computer is rubbed gently on the back or neck, it is instantly soothing. Stress eases away at once at that massaging touch.
You could be engaging in a heated conversation at home - then one of your children may come up to you and gently touch your hand. The conversation abruptly ends and you forget what it was you were fighting about.
People who have pets also experience the relaxing effects of touch when they pat and hold their animals. When you get home after a rotten day, being greeted by a delighted dog is a mood lifter in itself. You start to unwind immediately.
Let's face it; we all need a hug now and then. Whether it's from a spouse, a child, a sister, or a friend - it does change the way we feel and it does help change our attitude. Sometimes, hugging ourselves - the inner child in us - can not only make us feel better but put us in a relaxed and comfortable state of mind.
When children are taken for a visit to a petting zoo for the first time, they thrive upon touching the different animals. The textures of the different animals are new to them and they chuckle with joy.
The art of touching can relax, heal, soothe, and comfort. It can be sensual, sexual, and even allow individuals who have low self-esteem to open up and discuss their feelings.
A grumpy old man can all of a sudden smile from the touch of a child. The touch of a friend can immediately create a comfort zone, whereby one becomes relaxed enough to share their feelings. A mother's touch can relax a crying child into a peaceful state of slumber.
Some people are particularly benefited by touch. Consider elderly people living on their own or in an institution - touch delights them, and makes them feel part of humanity. With no one from their own families to see and interact with on a daily basis, these older people are so glad when they feel the touch of a friendly hand, since all they get to feel nowadays is the occasional clinical or functional touch from a nurse or helper.
The sense of touch can not only relax, but heal as well.
When a person whose job entails a lot of work at a computer is rubbed gently on the back or neck, it is instantly soothing. Stress eases away at once at that massaging touch.
You could be engaging in a heated conversation at home - then one of your children may come up to you and gently touch your hand. The conversation abruptly ends and you forget what it was you were fighting about.
People who have pets also experience the relaxing effects of touch when they pat and hold their animals. When you get home after a rotten day, being greeted by a delighted dog is a mood lifter in itself. You start to unwind immediately.
Let's face it; we all need a hug now and then. Whether it's from a spouse, a child, a sister, or a friend - it does change the way we feel and it does help change our attitude. Sometimes, hugging ourselves - the inner child in us - can not only make us feel better but put us in a relaxed and comfortable state of mind.
When children are taken for a visit to a petting zoo for the first time, they thrive upon touching the different animals. The textures of the different animals are new to them and they chuckle with joy.
The art of touching can relax, heal, soothe, and comfort. It can be sensual, sexual, and even allow individuals who have low self-esteem to open up and discuss their feelings.
A grumpy old man can all of a sudden smile from the touch of a child. The touch of a friend can immediately create a comfort zone, whereby one becomes relaxed enough to share their feelings. A mother's touch can relax a crying child into a peaceful state of slumber.
About the Author:
Kim Archer writes about women's wellness. She is publisher of The Internet Spa, where you'll find up-to-date information to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
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