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Metta Yoga and Massage Bath

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Metta Yoga and Massage Bath

Highly qualified independent Massage and Facial Therapist, and Yoga Teacher, with 24 years experience. Trained in India, Thailand, and the UK.

Offers Eastern and Western informed private, tailored, and holistic services in Central Bath If you are: in pain; feeling tension and "sticky" in your muscles and joints; or are suffering with reduced mobility and/or an injury; are feeling depressed, sluggish, stressed, low energy etc; are feeling very busy minded, overwhelmed or confused; or feeling out of balance in any way, then Metta Yoga and Massage therapies will help you back to well-being.

11/12/2025

Instant Neck & Shoulder Tension Melt

Try this simple self-massage technique to release tight muscles often aggravated by stress and poor sitting:

• The Squeeze and Release: Use the thumb and fingers of your right hand to gently squeeze the muscle on the top of your left shoulder (the upper trap).
• Hold & Breathe: Apply firm but comfortable pressure for 10-15 seconds.
• Move: Slowly move your fingers along the ridge of the muscle towards your neck, finding and releasing any small knots.
• Repeat: Switch hands and repeat on the right shoulder.

Want to dive deeper into therapeutic care and alignment? While these quick tips help, sometimes you need the expertise of a professional. That’s what I’m here for! Find out more information via the link in the bio.

10/12/2025

Did you know…

Scaring yourself in a safe place can actually be beneficial.

A thrill, like a spooky theatre show or a chilling film, can release built-up tension, boost your mood through adrenaline and endorphins, bring you fully into the present moment, strengthen emotional resilience and create connection when shared with others.

Fear becomes a tool for release, insight and even joy when you choose it and know you’re safe 👻

And if you fancy a perfectly spooky dose of safe beginner fear…The Woman in Black at Theatre Royal Bath is a good example:

Minimalist, atmospheric and gripping, the show uses light, shadow, sound and imagination to build creeping tension. Two actors bring the ghost story to life with a slow, unsettling build that stays with you in the best way…and the woman in black is pretty chilling (look at right hand corner of stage…)

A little fright, a lot of thrill, and surprisingly good for your wellbeing.

09/12/2025

Some recent Metta Yoga and Massage reviews ☺️.

Find out more and book holistic and tailored massage, facials, and yoga or combined restorative wellbeing packages via the link in the bio.

08/12/2025

Understanding Your Nervous System: A Simple Exercise to Reset Stress

Your nervous system is always working in the background, deciding whether you feel calm, overwhelmed, energised, or shut down.
Recent research shows that many people spend most of their day in a state of low-level stress activation, which can lead to tension, fatigue and emotional reactivity.

A helpful way to rebalance the system is by encouraging the body into a parasympathetic, or “rest and regulate,” state. Slow breathing, lengthened exhalations and gentle vocal vibration are ways to do this.

Here is a short exercise you can do at home to regulate your nervous system (and watch the benefits unfold):

Nervous System Reset (5 minutes):
1. Sit or lie down comfortably.
2. Inhale gently through your nose for a count of four.
3. Exhale softly for a count of six.
4. On every third exhale, add a gentle hum.
5. Continue for three to five minutes, allowing the breath to settle naturally.

Lengthened exhalations help guide the body out of a stress response. Slow nasal breathing supports regulation and oxygen balance. Humming adds a low vibration that stimulates the vagus nerve, which is closely linked to emotional balance and stress recovery

Do this the next time your body feels unsettled, wired, or tense, or even if you don’t feel it is (as it probably still is). Consistency makes a real difference!

05/12/2025

Massage Reduces Stress Hormones and Boosts Emotional Wellbeing:

Massage is not only about easing physical tension. It directly supports your nervous system, your emotional balance, and the way your body processes stress.

During a treatment, several things shift:

• Cortisol, the stress hormone, begins to settle
• Oxytocin increases, creating a sense of comfort and safety
• Muscles release patterns of holding that often come from emotion, not posture
• Breathing deepens and the body moves into a restorative state
• Anxiety and overwhelm ease as your system recalibrates

Regular massage can help with:
• Stress and chronic tension
• Emotional fatigue
• Anxiety
• Poor sleep
• Feeling disconnected

Your emotional wellbeing is not separate from your body. It’s all woven together, and touch can be a powerful way back to calm and clarity.

Appointments available in Bath and Clifton, Bristol. Free parking at both clinics for clients.
Booking link in bio.

03/12/2025

Bath Christmas Market Season

The city feels a little more magical at this time of year… twinkling lights, mulled cider in the air, and the buzz of people bustling through the wooden chalets thinking about festive gifts for loved ones!

If you’re heading to the Bath Christmas Market, remember to take a moment to slow down amidst the festive energy. Mindfully notice your senses: the warmth of the lights, the scent of spices, the sound of laughter, the way your breath moves in the colder air, the heat of your hot chocolate or mulled wine ☺️. Little mindful pauses help your nervous system settle, especially during busy seasons.

Also if you’re feeling tired and achey, you can come and unwind with a Metta massage or yoga session — a cosy space to warm, soften the shoulders and neck, release the hips and lower back, rejuvenate the legs, and melt away any tension.

Why not try a back, neck, and shoulder massage tailored to your needs and preferences (45 mins, 60 mins, or 90 mins slots):
✨ release tight muscles
✨ soften stiffness
✨ calm the nervous system
✨ ground and restore you

Pop in before or after your market visit for a moment of grounding in the midst of the festive buzz. Book via the link in the bio.

02/12/2025

Do You Need a Full-Body Realignment?

Unlock Your Body’s True Potential with Wild Thing (Camatkarasana)!

This powerful heart-opening pose is more than a backbend, it is a holistic approach to releasing the network of fascia (connective tissue) and muscles throughout your entire body. Wild Thing helps release and lengthen this interconnected web from your chest to your toes. Feel the deep, therapeutic stretch as you:

• Open your chest and shoulders for stronger posture and fuller breath
• Release deep-held tension in your quads and hip flexors
• Realign your spine and tap into powerful, expansive energy

Ready to find your freedom? Step onto the mat this week and feel the difference.

Have a look at the private yoga classes Metta offers: Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, and Restorative Yoga via the link in the bio, which you can book according to the freedom your own schedule at Metta’s Clinics in Bath or Bristol (free parking for clients).

29/11/2025

Back to the Bassline lol

80s & 90s day rave reminds me why the 90s will always be my favourite era 🤘

It wasn’t just because of the breakbeats and drum and bass, although obviously they helped 😱; it was the whole messy energy, which was carefree, and not serious. Life was a little less sensitive haha.

Here’s to embracing that same spirit in our everyday lives, letting go, moving freely, being playful and living in the moment.

28/11/2025

One-Day Wellness Sale For Black Friday!!

Enjoy 10% OFF all future Metta Yoga and Massage Therapy sessions when you book online today until 12pm!

Step into calm. Sink into healing. Feel deeply restored.
Book your moment of wellness now.

Link in bio then go to ‘Service’ and ‘Black Friday Sales Therapy’ to book your therapy session for a future date (for 1 hour, 1.5 hours, and 2 hour therapies).

27/11/2025

Emphasising the Release

Swapping yoga mats for a comedy club, and honestly… another avenue for release!

Huge thanks to the hilarious headliner and support acts at . One comedian had us laughing, talking about intrusive thoughts and the chaos of acting on them 😆 — worryingly relatable 😆👏🏻.

We all carry stress, whether it’s just from a long day or our own busy minds, or stressful events that we may not have had a chance to process. Laughter is a reminder that release doesn’t always have to be serious or structured.

Remember to schedule time for your resets.
A laugh or a nourishing massage or a restoring yoga class can work wonders (link in bio for booking).

26/11/2025

Ready to feel stronger, more grounded, flexible, and connected in your body?
I offer 1:1 private yoga sessions with Metta Yoga and Massage in Bath (free parking for clients).

Whether you are a total beginner, returning to your practice, or looking to deepen your strength and mobility, our sessions are tailored entirely to your needs.
Gentle, strengthening, restorative or a blend: it’s your practice, and we go at your pace with what you like from a yoga practice.

What you will receive:
• Personalised sequences
• Hands-on adjustments (if desired)
• Breathwork and relaxation
• Space to reconnect with yourself

DM or go to the link in the bio to book your private session or ask any questions.
Give yourself the time your body and mind have been asking for.

25/11/2025

Why jaw tension tells you more than you think and jaw release techniques:

I always notice the jaw first when someone lies on my table; it often tells me more than they realise.

Tension here shows the body is in “brace mode,” often alongside neck tightness, headaches, and shallow breathing. The jaw can act like armour, holding frustration, overwhelm or unspoken emotions.

When it finally softens, the whole body begins to relax.

Jaw Release Techniques:

1. The softening point
Place your fingertips just in front of your ears where the jaw hinges. Gently press inwards and slightly down, making slow circles.
As you do this, breathe into the space and notice if the jaw begins to drop a little on the exhale.
This helps to calm the masseter muscle and signals to the nervous system that it’s safe to soften.

2. Tongue to roof reset
Gently press the entire tongue into the roof of your mouth for about five seconds, then completely let it go.
Repeat a few times.
When the tongue relaxes, the jaw follows; it’s a simple way to switch off subtle clenching you may not realise you’re doing.

3. Ear to shoulder with a floating jaw
Let one ear drift down towards the shoulder, keeping the opposite shoulder relaxed.
Then let the jaw on the same side gently fall open.
Hold for a few slow breaths and switch sides.
This links the jaw release with the neck and upper traps, which often tighten together.

Address

The Lansdown Clinic, 1 Lansdown Road
Bath
BA15EE

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 7:30pm
Thursday	9am - 7:30pm
Friday	9am - 7:30pm
Saturday	9am - 7:30pm
Sunday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://Metta-yoga-massage.com/

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