What is Thai Yoga Massage?
Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing art from Thailand that has quickly gained a loyal following in the West. Thai massage reduces stress and pain, increases flexibility and deepens the connection between mind and body.
Thai yoga massage has a long history of therapeutic healing. Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, the legendary founder of the art, is believed to have been a doctor from northern India. He was a contemporary of the Buddha and personal physician to the Magadha King Bimbisara over 2,500 years ago. The teachings of Kumar Bhaccha probably reached what is now Thailand as early as 500 B.C.
What is a session like?
Thai Yoga Massage is a unique, energy-body work that can be deep, and relaxing while releasing blocked energy and leaving the recipient in a more aware and energetically fluid state. This deeply therapeutic and healing session is 60 to 90 minutes in duration. Thai Yoga Therapy is the healing art of traditional Thai massage that incorporates techniques and practices of yoga therapy. Expect a combination of rhythmic rocking motion, massage, acupressure, stretching, ,joint rotation, breathing, a meditative state and loving kindness. Thai yoga massage stimulates the flow of energy within the body by working "Sen" lines, similar to those in acupuncture, using palms, fingers, feet, elbows and knees, and assisted yoga stretches to open areas which may be blocked, relieve the places where there is excess energy and fine tune the entire body into a harmonious balance. During this treatment the practitioner and recipient are fully-clothed, wearing light comfortable clothing. The work is done on a mat on the floor or on a massage table.
While Thai Massage is a more rigorous workout for your body than a table massage, Thai Massage is meant to be therapeutic, not strenuous or painful. An open line of communication is maintained to ensure your comfort and safety throughout the Thai Massage session. The goal of Traditional Thai Massage is to open the energy-body up, while respecting physical body limits. The effect is uniquely relaxing as well as energizing.
Thai Yoga Massage appeals to a wide range of people because it encourages them to let go of restrictions and go beyond their present limitations. It’s beneficial for all ages, flexibility and activity levels. While each person will respond to Thai Massage in relation to their own experience and present state of health, it is well to remember that Thai Yoga Massage has been used for countless generations to counter degenerative forces and promote wellness.
What conditions has Thai Yoga Massage been used for?
Thai Massage works with the muscles, bones, and joints, improving circulation and increading flexibility and range of motion. It reduces the effects of tension by lowering the heart rate, relieving muscle tightness, slowing the breath and initiating the relaxation response which calms the body and mind.
Thai Massage has been used for these and other conditions: allergies, anxiety, athletic training and recovery, arthritis, back pain, cramps, circulatory issues, coughs & colds, constipation, depression, ear pain, elder care, Fibromyalgia, headaches, heart attack, abnormal blood pressure, knee pain, low energy, neck pain, numbness, leg pain and numbness, shoulder pain, sinusitis, sleep disorders, lymph congestion, wellness and whole body balancing, yoga conditioning.
Thai Yoga Massage is a deeply enjoyable experience that promotes relaxation and rjuvenation. It can reduce stress, increase ease of movement, and maintain your health and vitality. More people are becoming aware of how profound Eastern healing arts can be. Like meditation, acupuncture and yoga. Thai massage is a time-honored tradition that has a powerful way to experience the unity of mind, body and spirit.