About Touch of Lotus
Born from a deep love for the human body and spirit, Touch of Lotus blends the art of massage therapy with the wisdom of holistic coaching to offer transformative experiences in all aspects. I invite you to slow down, reconnect and rediscover your inner balance. Whether through a soothing massage that melts away tension or through personalised coaching that empowers your mind and spirit, every session is crafted to support you on your path to healing, growth, and self-discovery.
The Lotus Flower
Grows in the murky, muddy waters of ponds and rivers, yet it emerges with beauty and grace above the surface. The lotus’s roots are embedded deep in the mud, representing our grounding in life’s struggles, while the flower itself rises above the darkness and emerges into the light.
The lotus’s ability to grow in dark, muddy waters and emerge into the light reflects a deeper spiritual truth: no matter where we begin or how challenging our circumstances may be, we have the potential to transform and rise above them. The lotus invites us to embrace the process of growth, transcendence, and self-purification, offering a reminder that beauty, wisdom, and peace can emerge from the most unlikely places.
Buddhism: The lotus is considered a symbol of the journey toward enlightenment, with each petal representing the stages of awakening and spiritual growth. The flower’s growth from the mud to the light mirrors the Buddhist path, where individuals rise above suffering and ignorance to reach nirvana. The Buddha himself is often depicted seated on a lotus, symbolising his enlightened state
Hinduism: The lotus holds great significance, particularly as it is associated with several Hindu deities, such as Lakshmi (the goddess of prosperity), Brahma (the creator), and Vishnu (the preserver). In this context, the lotus symbolises divine beauty, fertility, prosperity and the expansion of the soul.
Egyptian Mythology: The lotus is also tied to the creation myth in ancient Egypt, where the flower was believed to have emerged from the primordial waters of creation, symbolising the sun, life, and rebirth.