http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/bellevue-massage-therapy-blog.html Massage therapy blog about massage, bodywork, somatics, aromatherapy, and other healthy living topics. en-us massage therapy Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:44:41 GMT Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:44:41 GMT bellevuemassagetherapy.com http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/listening-skills.html Tips to improve your listening skills. "Nature has given to men one tongue, but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak." Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:44:40 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/meeting-skills.html Successful meeting skills mean being persuasive while respecting everyone. It lets you affect the direction of the meeting and influence the final decisions and conclusions with your input. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:42:22 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/principles-of-success.html Two different views of the basic principles of success. Success is different for everyone and only you can define what you really want out of life. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:34:59 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/procrastination.html Ways to overcome procrastination because trying to realize our ambitions, even if we dont always meet them, is preferable to not having the courage or motivation to take the risk. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:31:30 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/time-management.html The most effective time management system is as individual as each person. What works best for one person may be ineffective for someone else. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:26:58 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/communication-skills.html Tips to develop your communication skills to improve your business and personal relationships. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:19:37 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/effective-leader.html Five keys to being a effective leader are focus, authenticity, courage, empathy, and timing. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:16:48 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/leadership-and-ethics.html Leadership and ethics - leaders must demonstrate a high level of ethics: acting in a moral light, obeying laws, and following through on commitments. Look at some of the facets of ethical leadership. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:11:47 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/leadership-skill.html Effective leadership skill includes being certain that the thoughts and attitudes we hold are in alignment with the role we perform. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:06:19 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/setting-goals.html When setting goals, make your goals specific, measurable, challenging yet realistic, and time based. And make sure they are your goals. Then take inspired action to success. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:02:47 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/leadership-and-social-responsibility.html Leadership and social responsibility - 10 questions asked by socially responsible leaders. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:46:54 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/pnf-stretching.html PNF stretching (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) is a more advanced form of flexibility training that involves both stretching and contracting the targeted muscle group. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:34:41 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/hip-stretches.html Hip stretches for flexibility and to increase circulation to your hip joints and improve range of motion in your hips. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:12:14 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/desk-stretches.html Desk stretches: Six stretches to do at your desk while working to relieve tension and reduce stress. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:50:42 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/leg-stretches.html Leg stretches for flexible leg muscles. You will benefit from leg stretches if you work on your feet, use your legs in vigorous exercise, or use them very little. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:43:18 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/back-stretches.html Back stretches to relieve mid and low back pain. Regular stretching helps you maintain a flexible and supple body. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:38:20 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/neck-and-shoulder-stretches.html Neck and shoulder stretches to ease tension. These neck and shoulder stretching exercises feel great anytime but are especially helpful if you work at a computer. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:20:01 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/ten-minute-abs-workout.html Here's a ten minute abs workout to help develop strong core abdominal muscles, which are crucial to protecting your spine and maintaining good posture. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:23:32 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/ten-minute-workouts.html Several shorter workouts are just as effective as one longer workout. Try these ten minute workouts for fast fitness: hips and thighs, arms and shoulders, and abdominals. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:21:11 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/10-minute-workout.html This 10 minute workout develops your biceps, triceps, upper back muscles, and shoulders. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:19:44 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/yoga-exercises.html Yoga exercises have a long history of helping people build strong bodies that can withstand the stress of daily living. Modified yoga exercises are a great yoga introduction. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:59:18 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/exercise-motivation.html Ten exercise motivation tips to get you moving to improve your health. Remember to be kind to yourself. Changing habits takes time. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:53:49 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/workout-tips.html Ten workout tips to maximize your exercise effort and get the best fitness results possible for the time you workout. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:39:49 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/fast-workouts.html Several fast workouts throughout the day are just as effective as one long workout. Two fast workout routines for fast fitness. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:20:33 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/leg-exercises.html Leg exercises for a leg workout at home to tone and shape your legs. Lunges, plies, squats, lateral leg raises, and heel raises. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:12:37 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/rotator-cuff-exercises.html Rotator cuff exercises can help relieve rotator cuff pain or injury. The rotator cuff consists of 4 muscles: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres major, and teres minor. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:04:43 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/pelvic-floor-exercises.html Doing pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) to develop strong pelvic floor muscles can help you overcome incontinence, prepare for and recover from childbirth, and overcome sexual and erectile dysfunction. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:17:43 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/butt-exercises.html Best butt exercises to tone and firm your butt and gluteal muscles. Lunges, hip extension, hip abduction, and bridging to strengthen the buttock muscles. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:57:57 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/back-exercises.html Back exercises to strengthen and help protect your back from stress and injury. Superman, cobra, and cat exercises for the back. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:44:42 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/upper-body-exercises.html Upper body exercises to strengthen and tone upper body muscles (arms and shoulders) at home. Triceps, biceps, and shoulder exercises. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:32:05 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/stretching.html Regular stretching, properly done, helps maintain a flexible and supple body. To get you started, use these basic neck, back, hip, leg, and desk stretches for flexibility. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:56:04 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/choosing-a-massage-therapist.html For choosing a massage therapist, you need to know why you want a massage. Tips on how to select a massage practitioner and get the type of massage you want. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:45:46 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/massage-books.html Massage books and recommended reading in massage, health, and wellness. Shop at my massage bookstore. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:15:15 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/abdominal-exercises.html Interview with a Personal Trainer about abdominal exercises and six pack abs. How to approach abdominal training in an effective, healthy way. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:39:58 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/resistance-band-exercises.html Resistance band exercises are a great way to workout without going to the gym or investing in expensive weight equipment. Get started with your resistance band workout. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:24:47 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/exercise-resistance-bands.html Exercise resistance bands are inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to use. Get resistance band tips and exercises to achieve best results. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:03:04 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/exercise-program.html Tips for starting an exercise program and links to more exercise articles. Massage and an fitness program are a great combination. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:36:28 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/trigger-point-massage.html Trigger point massage therapy is a way to relieve the pain or discomfort caused by active trigger points, based on the work of Travell & Simons. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:38:50 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/swedish-massage-technique.html Swedish massage technique includes effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration, tapotement, and swedish gymnastics. Swedish body massage is probably the most widely practice Western massage technique. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:31:31 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/shiatsu-technique.html Shiatsu is a Japanese massage that incorporates anma (Japanese traditional massage), acupressure, stretching, and Western massage. Use shiatsu technique to relieve stress and tension. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:25:57 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/reiki.html Reiki is universal life energy that can be used for relaxation and healing. This energy healing is not massage, although some massage therapist also use reiki. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:14:32 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/pregnancy-massage.html Pregnancy massage therapy is a great way to relieve many of the discomforts of pregnancy. Benefits and precautions for prenatal massage. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:02:04 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/types-of-massage.html Hundreds of types of massage and bodywork are available to fit all needs. Read massage articles about different massage types. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:42:18 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/injury-massage.html Specifically targeted injury massage helps soft-tissue injuries (such as muscle pulls and strains, tendonitis, ligament sprains, and whiplash) heal faster. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:25:37 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/manual-lymph-drainage.html Manual Lymph Drainage massage is used to help the lymph system clean and drain the body's tissues. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:17:53 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/massage-for-children.html Pediatric massage, or massage for children, has many benefits, especially in reducing anxiety and chronic pain. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:31:15 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/infant-massage.html Infant massage relaxes your baby, improves sleep pattterns, and helps you and your baby bond. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:18:52 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/energy-healing.html Energy healing and energy medicine promote healing by enhancing energy flow and correcting disturbances in the "human energy field." Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:51:08 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/indian-head-massage.html Indian Head Massage is a part of the Ayurveda tradition from India. Champi massage can provide relief for headaches, eye strain, and joint and muscle tension. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:27:05 GMT http://www.bellevuemassagetherapy.com/deep-tissue-massage.html Deep tissue massage is directed specifically to individual muscle fibers to break up adhesions and release tension. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:34:29 GMT