Having recently shared time in the car with some very insightful students, (airport transfer) our conversation soon centered around the idea of reaching happiness through discomfort. This inspired me to write a blog on the subject. Growing up with sports and gymnastics, I always considered massage a tool to manipulate muscles. However, after being involved in massage courses here at High Spirits Retreat, for more than 30 years, I see the profound healing that can come from guiding a client's emotional responses to physical touch toward a state of happiness, even if the experience during the massage is uncomfortable.

This is how some of our students facilitate emotional releases by their students:

If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between KaHuna and Heartworks Lomi Lomi massages, you're not alone. Both are deeply transformative bodywork styles rooted in Hawaiian traditions, but they offer distinct experiences that cater to different needs.

Mette’s Institute reflects Mette’s own danish cultural origins and family upbringing. The Danes know how to find the joy in life, and Denmark is regularly ranked as one of the world’s happiest countries. This could be down to hygge, the Danish concept that involves creating a warm and contented atmosphere, as well as being in the moment and enjoying the simple pleasures in life with loved ones.