The shaming of our breasts is an age-old story that has left most of us feeling disconnected from them. We’ve been told that they’re too big, too small, too exposed, or not exposed enough.
As we enter adulthood, other parts of us begin to take a more important role and so we shut away any additional shame that may stem from our breasts by forgetting about them.
In doing this we create a huge disservice to not only the physical benefits, but also the emotional and spiritual role it plays in our life when we begin to include rituals of the breasts into our routine.
And so comes in the breast massage. When we work with touch, the brain begins to rewire itself in a different way than when we are just attempting to connect with them through words.
It’s a centuries old practice that is deeply rooted in the taoist tradition, and now that we have more liberation and means of reaching the globe with this information, we are able to incorporate this into our weekly routines and reap the benefits.
These are just a few of the benefits that you will receive when you begin to practice breast massage.
According to taoist beliefs, your breasts are energetically connected to your heart. By doing this, you open your heart to more love and emotions that have been suppressed or blocked begin to heal.
Breast massage can stimulate the endocrine system to secrete a powerful cocktail of youthful hormones.
Prolactin, Ocytocin, and Estrogen are three powerhouse anti-aging hormones known to be produced during breast massage.
Many women that pharmaceutical hormones to stay young, but with breast massage your own body will be your anti-aging pharmacy.
Breast massage can increase your sensitivity, and also increase your own awareness of your sensations through your loving touch.
It can stimulate and produce oxytocin (also known as the love hormone) which is scientifically proven to decrease stress and depression.
Through a combination of opening and connecting to your heart, building sensation, confidence, and connected, and stimulation a host of feel-good hormones, breast massage can lead to an increase in libido and desire.
Want to try this practice? We’ve created a breast massage meditation to open your heart and body to a new world of possibility.
Access the meditation here.