Is it common to show emotions?

It depends. You might be having a day filled with emotions: sadness, joy or exhaustion. Sometimes the safe touch, music that brings up memories, dates that are linked to events, or the smell of the massage oil may release feelings. The body can react by crying, laughing, or "shivering from cold." The mind can also become absorbed in the feelings rather than the massage. Your therapist will simply ask if you are okay to continue and given your answer, he or she will monitor how you are doing and adjust the session. For example, he/she may shorten the time, change the strokes or the music.​