LOOK: People are wrapping themselves up in an artificial womb to de-stress

You know how sometimes you get so stressedout, all you want to do is curl up under a blanket? Well, this relaxation technique takes that concept to a whole new level. Known as Otonomaki, which means "adult wrapping," this odd relaxation method was first introduced in 2015 by a midwife in Japan. Originally, it was meant as a form of physical therapy for new mothers experiencing postpartum physical difficulties such as stiffness in shoulders and hips. It's said to have come from another japanese practice, Ohinmaki, which involves wrapping up babies in a cloth to help with their physical development. This practice is achieved by getting wrapped up tightly in a breathable cloth...

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