Massage is a natural human response that has been steadily developed through countless generations; since the era of the great civilizations, until it was turned into the next contemporary sophisticated therapeutic art and science that we recognise it to be today.

The practise dates back at least three millennia and was performed in all regions of the ancient world such as China, India, Japan, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Roma, and Greece among many others. Modern knowledge had originated in Sweden in the 19th Century. Today, there are a variety of styles available, including Eastern and Western methods, ancient and modern techniques.

Today, massage is an effective model in treating stress and some of the osteopathic problems associated with sitting at desks for too long. Massages can stimulate blood flow to different muscle groups, can release tension in muscles, energise, and improve posture.

Tension soon accumulates in your neck, shoulders and back when you spend hours sitting at a desk, driving, or in meetings. Ease the problem with massage that you can do at your desk.

You can learn the complete 'desk massage' and 'desk yoga' routines at our Feel Karma stress management workshops. Or try these techniques at your desk to relieve tension.