Winter blues aren’t about weakness or lack of motivation. They’re a biological response to less light, less movement, and more indoor time. The fix isn’t radical change—it’s specific, repeatable habits that support your nervous system. Here’s a clear, evidence-based daily and weekly plan you can…
I would like to spend the rest of my days in a place so silent, and working so slow, that I would be able to hear myself living. ~ Elizabeth Gilbert Massage Therapy Center Palo Alto is a healing, quiet space in this world of…
Come to the woods —of your Being, for here is rest. There is no repose like that of the green deep woods —of your Heart. Sleep in forgetfulness of all ills. ~ adapted from John Muir At Massage Therapy Center Palo Alto, we provide a…
When you look at a beautiful sunrise or sunset, lovely light on the water, or a flower dancing with the wind — at that moment you get truly connected with the world and true happiness is unfolded in your heart. ~ Dr. Vasant Lad, Ayurveda…
Love has bridged the high-rises of despair we were about to fall between. Love has been a penlight in the blackest, bleakest nights. Love has been a wild animal, a poultice, a dinghy, a coat. Love is why we have hope. ~ Anne Lamott We…
Spring has arrived and we invite you to get outdoors to let your senses delight in the amazing beauty of this season of renewal. Pause in silence, awe, and appreciation to let Spring’s exuberance enliven and nourish your spirit! With healing presence and skillful touch, our professional therapists…
An academic study led by Dr. Mark Hyman Rapaport, found that massage produces an array of benefits. Compared to the control group, those in the massage group have significantly lower levels of inflammatory biomarkers, and have a lower level of anxiety and depression. His research…
'Sometimes the desire to be lost again, as long ago, comes over me like a vapor. With growth into adulthood, responsibilities claim me, so many heavy coats. I didn’t choose them, I don’t fault them, but it takes time to reject them. Now in the…
Bodhisattva ~ Commitment to live the qualities of compassion, generosity, and meditation intending to alleviate all beings from suffering. Massage Therapy Center Palo Alto wishes you a wholesome transition into Fall.
I didn't know about Eric Dane's battle with illness until I heard about his passing in February. My memory of Dane was still from Grey's Anatomy. When I saw his appearance on Famous Last Words on Netflix last weekend, my tears came out. It was…
In today's fast-paced world, women often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities, from managing careers to nurturing families. Amid these demands, it's crucial for women to prioritize self-care and wellness. One powerful way to achieve this is through regular massages. Massages offer numerous physical, emotional, and…
The mind is like a rushing river—constantly flowing, carrying debris from upstream, sometimes clear and sometimes turbulent. Most of us spend our days standing in this river, swept along by its current, rarely realizing we have the power to step onto the banks and observe…
In the early 2000s, Dan Buettner teamed up with a group of demographers and scientists to identify regions in the world with unusually high numbers of centenarians (people living to 100 and beyond). While studying one area in particular—Sardinia, Italy—the researchers used blue ink to…
Let yourself arrive. Land in your breath. Let your breath move all of you. Go deeply into yourself, deeply into what keeps you safe and vital. Here you meet the movement of your own precious attention. See what wants to go. Let go of what…
Metta means loving kindness. It may sound overly sentimental, or even cheesy, but evidence shows its gentoe activation can radically change your life. Metta meditation is an ancient Buddhist practice that helps one build goodwill and friendliness toward others and oneself. You don't have to…
We at Massage Therapy Center Palo Alto wish you love, connection, creativity, and appreciation that can be felt and shared with those around you as you sail into 2017!
An empty moment grew immense as space. And suddenly happiness of being entered me. I heard in my heartbeat the birth of time and each instant of life one after the other came rushing in like priceless gifts. ~Anna Swir At Massage Therapy Center Palo…
We invite you to take a moment to look closely at these Spring flowers—the details, the color, the vibrancy. Then notice, at the same time, what you perceive in your body as you are being touched by this beauty. Is there a small movement inside…
Zen living is about simplicity, mindfulness, and being present in the moment. It emphasizes harmony between the body, mind, and spirit. Living a Zen-inspired lifestyle involves decluttering the mind and surroundings, slowing down, and appreciating life’s simple moments. Practicing Mindfulness Daily Mindfulness is at the…
We've all experienced it: that burst of mental clarity after a walk, the sense of calm following a yoga session, or the surge of confidence after a good workout. What feels like simple cause and effect is actually a complex symphony of neurochemical processes that…
Living in California, we don’t get to experience the full miracle. Our year-round weather is too nice; the Earth does not appear to die sometime around the middle of November, only to resurrect itself in late March. We have flowers in all seasons. But Spring…
Under the burden of solitude, under the burden of dissatisfaction, the weight of the world we carry is Love. ~ Allen Ginsberg The Weight of the World, painting by Etel Adman
Happiness, a state of well-being and contentment, is a goal that many of us strive to achieve. While the pursuit of happiness can seem like a complex and daunting task, research and wisdom from various cultures around the world suggest that it is attainable through…
Perhaps for a moment, the wheels will stop rolling, the computers will go dark, and a hush will fall over the world. For an instant, in the stillness, the chiming of the celestial spheres will be heard as Earth hangs poised in the crystalline darkness,…
