Thai Yoga

TRADITIONAL THAI YOGA BODYWORK

Thai Yoga Bodywork combines the best of yoga and massage into one experience. It is traditionally performed on a mat, but can also be performed on a table, in comfortable clothing and is customized to the needs and wants of each person.  It can provide amazing results to reduce stress, ease discomfort and create total relaxation.

In this unique healing system, also called Nuad Boran, the practitioner guides the client through a series of yoga postures, while palming and thumbing along the body’s energy ‘sen’ lines and pressure points. Together these actions result in a comprehensive full body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically.

Thai Gliding Hands

Thai Gliding Hands is also performed on a table and combines traditional Thai Yoga bodywork with gliding techniques using hot soothing oil and aromatherapy to deliver one of the most relaxing experiences in bodywork.  It can relax muscle tension, relieve stress and reduce strains all over the body by stimulating sensory nerve endings in the skin. This luxurious treatment is performed at a slow pace and uses a range of pressure from relaxing to firm with emphasis on working out adhesions/knots in the muscle tissue. 

HISTORY OF THAI YOGA BODYWORK

2,500 years ago a dynamic bodywork therapy based upon yoga and Ayurveda practices, appeared in the temples of Thailand. This therapeutic art was directly rooted in the Indian healing traditions of Ayurvedic medicine. The father founder of Thai Yoga Massage, Jivaka Kumarbhaccha was a renowned doctor and yogi, whom treated the Buddha, among others. After the Buddha’s death, the earliest Buddhist monks travelled to Southeast Asia and were accompanied by Ayurvedic doctors. These doctors practiced a healing art, that would later evolve into traditional Thai Massage, also known as Thai Yoga Bodywork.

Benefits

  • Reduces stress and depression and its effects on the body.

  • Assisted stretching gives the body a greater range of motion and increased flexibility.

  • Improves circulation and detoxification.

  • Relieves, rejuvenates and restores tired muscles, leaving you with a deep feeling of well-being.

  • While the physical, dynamic movements work deeply on the physical body, the energetic theoretical foundation of Thai Massage works on balancing the pranic energy that all humans possess.

  • The spirit of Metta (loving kindness), given by the practitioner while performing the massage works on the emotional and spiritual balance of the recipient.

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Contraindications and other important information

Before ANY session Above:

  • Avoid eating anything heavy at least one hour directly before the massage.

  • Good personal hygiene creates a relaxing atmosphere for both the giver and the receiver. Please be sure to shower and wear clean, comfortable and loose clothing (e.g. pajamas, yoga or gym clothes) when applicable for your session.

  • Arrive 5 minutes early to discuss your physical history and any questions or comments, and to relax and unwind prior to beginning the work.

  • If you arrive late for your booked time, it may not be possible to receive the entire time that you have booked without extending into the time that another customer may have reserved. However, you are still responsible to make payment in full for the time that you have reserved.

  • Remember it is your session. Pressure can be at light or deep, whatever you prefer. If you feel any discomfort at all at any point, or want to avoid work on specific areas of the body, be sure to let me know. Your feedback may make the difference between a good session and a great one!

Contraindications:

Thai Yoga Bodywork should not be performed if any of these conditions are present, unless cleared by your doctor:

  • Infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds.

  • Immediately after surgery.

  • Immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctor.

  • Predisposition to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots being dislodged.

  • If you have heart disease, please check with your doctor before having any massage.

  • Pregnant women should check with their doctor first if they are considering getting a massage. Massage in pregnant women should be done by massage therapists who are experienced in pregnancy massage.

  • Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, areas of recent fractures or undiagnosed lumps or bumps.