Benefits of Meditation & Massage
Based on the study done on ICU Nurses to find the effectiveness of massage and meditation on occupational stress (2020), the combination of massage therapy and meditation improved the nurses' mental and physical health.
During massage, the physical manipulation of soft tissues activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's "rest and digest" response. This can lead to a decrease in stress hormones such as cortisol and an increase in the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin and dopamine, which can help to induce a state of relaxation.
Similarly, during meditation, human mind focuses on the present moment and becomes more aware