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After the Shiatsu Session, tips are always offered to maintain posture during a working day. Maintaining good posture isn't just about physical health; it can also improve your mental and emotional well-being. Book a session + 351 912 845 388 - andrea.gomes.shiatsu@gmail.com


Respiration, or breathing, plays a crucial role in improving productivity and overall well-being. Proper breathing techniques can positively impact various aspects of your physical and mental health, which in turn can enhance your productivity. Here's how respiration can help:

  1. Oxygenation of the Brain: The brain requires a consistent supply of oxygen to function optimally. Deep and mindful breathing helps increase oxygen levels in your blood, which can enhance cognitive functions such as focus, memory, and problem-solving.

  2. Stress Reduction: Deep, slow breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation and reduces stress. Lower stress levels can improve your ability to concentrate, make decisions, and stay on task.

  3. Energy Boost: Effective respiration can increase your energy levels. Proper breathing helps remove toxins and waste products from your body, which can help reduce feelings of fatigue and lethargy.

  4. Improved Posture: Paying attention to your breath often goes hand-in-hand with improving posture. Maintaining good posture can reduce physical discomfort and prevent distractions caused by discomfort or pain.

  5. Enhanced Emotional Regulation: Deep breathing can help regulate your emotions. It can reduce feelings of anxiety, frustration, or overwhelm, allowing you to stay calm and composed during stressful situations.

  6. Increased Awareness: Mindful breathing encourages mindfulness, which is the practice of being fully present in the moment. This heightened awareness can improve your ability to stay focused on the task at hand.

  7. Better Sleep: Proper breathing techniques can improve the quality of your sleep. Restful sleep is essential for productivity, as it helps with cognitive functioning and overall alertness during the day.

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Having control of self-relaxation, also known as the ability to manage and induce relaxation at will, can offer numerous advantages in both personal and professional aspects of life. Here are some of the benefits that shiatsu can teach you to have better control of your relaxation:

  • Stress Management: Self-relaxation control allows you to effectively manage stress. When you can induce relaxation, you're better equipped to handle the pressures and challenges of work and life in general.

  • Improved Focus and Productivity: Relaxation techniques can enhance concentration and mental clarity. When you can calm your mind, you're more likely to work efficiently and make better decisions.

  • Emotional Regulation: Self-relaxation control helps you regulate your emotions. It enables you to stay calm in stressful situations, reducing the likelihood of impulsive or emotional reactions.

  • Better Physical Health: Relaxation techniques have been linked to improved physical health. They can lower blood pressure, reduce muscle tension, and boost the immune system, leading to overall well-being.

  • Enhanced Creativity: A relaxed state of mind is often conducive to creative thinking. When you have control over your relaxation, you may find it easier to come up with innovative ideas and solutions.

  • Improved Relationships: Being able to stay calm and relaxed in interpersonal interactions can lead to better communication and more positive relationships with colleagues, friends, and family members.

  • Better Sleep: Many relaxation techniques can help improve sleep quality. When you can relax before bedtime, you're more likely to get a restful night's sleep, leading to increased energy and productivity during the day.

  • Resilience: Self-relaxation control contributes to emotional resilience. You're better equipped to bounce back from setbacks and cope with challenging situations.

  • Reduced Burnout: Practicing relaxation regularly can help prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance. It allows you to recharge and prevent chronic stress from taking a toll on your well-being.

  • Self-Care: Having the ability to induce relaxation is a form of self-care. It shows that you prioritize your mental and emotional health, which can lead to greater overall life satisfaction.


In short, controlling self-relaxation offers a number of advantages that can positively impact your physical and mental health, work performance, relationships, and overall quality of life. It is a valuable skill that can be developed with Shiatsu Therapy through practices such as mindfulness, deep breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation.


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Andrea Gomes

Shiatsu Therapy

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