Shantala massage
Shantala massage is the art of massaging infants. It involves the application, with appropriate force, technique and precision, of specific mechanical stimuli.
It is performed manually, and is designed to bring many beneficial health effects to children and infants.
It has been proven that Shantala massage can have a positive effect on the development of the child, this has been confirmed by numerous scientific studies and observations of parents. Nowadays, there is a plethora of therapeutic centers and specialists in the world who deal with Shantala massage and study its effects on child development and capabilities.
Shantala massage - advantages
- Among the greatest advantages of the Shantal method, the positive effect on the overall psychomotor development of the child is mentioned above all. Massage effects include: facilitating falling asleep, calming, improving self-regulation abilities. It is also very much claimed that contact through subtle, targeted, therapeutic touch improves the emotional bond between parent and toddler.
- There is also an improvement in blood circulation, an improvement in the condition of the child's skin and stimulation of the lymphatic system. This, in turn, translates into improved immune mechanisms. Studies indicate a strongly noticeable effect in regulating defecation, as well as reducing crying and facilitating the prognosis of toddlers' needs, which is important especially for High Need Babies.
Expected results:
- Improved communication skills of the child,
- Acquiring the ability to integrate with peers,
- Implementing cooperation with the group, sharing with others,
- Gaining skills to resolve conflict situations,
- Increased self-esteem,
- Strengthening emotional maturity,
