16/08/2025
Why you feel lighter after acupuncture
One of the most common things my clients say as they rise from the couch is:
“I feel as though my body is softer, lighter, and my mind is clearer.”
This isn’t imagination, it’s physiology.
During an acupuncture session, precise stimulation of the skin and fascia activates the parasympathetic nervous system, the part of the nervous system responsible for deep rest and repair. This is why acupuncture is increasingly recognised in London wellness and longevity medicine as a natural way to reduce stress.
As your pulse slows and breath deepens, stress hormones such as cortisol begin to fall, while endorphins, oxytocin and serotonin are quietly released. The result is both physical and emotional: muscles unwind, circulation improves, and the brain enters a calm, balanced state.
Beyond immediate relaxation, research shows acupuncture for stress and hormonal balance can improve sleep, digestion, skin health, and emotional wellbeing in the days that follow.
✨ In less than an hour, acupuncture doesn’t just ease tension, it recalibrates the way body and mind communicate. That’s why the feeling lingers long after the session ends.
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