Recent studies have concluded that physical contact, whatever its form, brings about profound changes in our bodies and minds. Just one simple touch changes a whole chemistry of the body. Touch can be pleasurable and sensuous without being sexual. There is great deal of satisfaction, of communication, caring and close openness that can come in mutual sensory interaction.
Physical contact can be curing, reassuring, inspire the desire, and create the peace and release. It can convey a sense of sharing, understanding and pleasure, easing away negative feelings. Touch has always been a most effective method of healing. The energy that flows through the hands can refresh, regenerate and revitalize. Different types of touch, or lying on of hands, can create great physical, mental, and psychosomatic changes.
In the hands of a person who understands, the touch can sometimes be as effective as drugs or surgery. Sensitive touching (both firm and gentle) is giving; a helping hand that creates confidence. Each person has their own touch, just as they have their own voice, signature or personality. Becoming comfortable with touch requires patience and awareness. Discover your own attitudes - how you touch - what your feelings are.
All of our senses, particularly our skin responses, are bridges between the outer realities of life and our internal experiences of them. Touch, skin, and feelings are inextricable linked to each other. The skin, the largest organ of the body, is alive with millions of sensory cells and receptors, relaying messages to the brain through a complex network of nerves. Through the stimulation and stroking of the skin sensitive nerve receptors throughout the body are set alive and emotions and the soul are nourished.
When we touch, we express something unique about being human. In the same way,
