Receiving Is a Skill
How learning to receive bodywork can unlock your potential for deeper healing
In a world that constantly encourages us to “do more” and “give more,” we often forget how important it is to receive. Whether it’s love, support, or even care for our own bodies, the act of receiving is often overlooked—yet it’s one of the most essential skills for true healing.
At Profound Touch, we don’t just help you relax or relieve pain—we help you re-learn how to receive.
Why Is Receiving So Hard?
You’ve been taught to hustle.
To push through discomfort.
To fix things yourself.
You’ve been trained to view receiving as passive, weak, or indulgent. But in reality, receiving is an active, conscious choice. It requires vulnerability, trust, and the willingness to be supported.
When it comes to bodywork, learning to receive means:
Surrendering control
Trusting the process
Allowing yourself to be held without needing to "do" anything
Letting go of the mental narrative that you have to earn or deserve care
It’s not about “getting fixed.” It’s about being with your body, just as it is. Letting go of the need to change everything immediately and instead, honoring the wisdom already present in your body.
How Bodywork Can Help You Receive
At Profound Touch, our bodywork isn’t just about releasing tension or aligning your structure—it’s about fostering a deeper relationship with yourself. We create an environment where you can let down your defenses and fully inhabit your body, feeling the support of the table, the practitioner, and your own presence.
Through skilled touch, you’ll notice:
The ability to let go of the constant “doing” mindset
A profound sense of relaxation and safety
Increased trust in your body’s ability to heal itself
A shift toward self-compassion and acceptance
In the moments when you allow yourself to receive, your body can finally exhale, releasing stored tension and activating the healing mechanisms that were always there but had no space to operate.
The Power of Deep Surrender
Receiving is an act of surrender—not in the sense of giving up, but in the sense of allowing. When you allow yourself to fully surrender to the experience of bodywork, you open yourself to receiving healing on multiple levels: physical, emotional, and energetic.
It’s the moment when you feel safe enough to stop “doing” and start being. It’s a powerful practice that can ripple out into every area of your life—creating more space for ease, joy, and balance.
The Gift of Receiving
The more you practice receiving—whether in a bodywork session or in everyday life—the more you unlock your body’s potential for healing and transformation. It’s a skill that can shift your entire relationship with yourself and the world around you.
Are you ready to receive?
Book a session at Profound Touch and experience the power of healing through the art of receiving.