Thai Yoga Massage
Monday, May 4, 2009 at 8:40AM Thai Yoga Massage
Thai massage is a beautiful and powerful combination of massage, acupressure, stretching, twisting, energy work and meditation, all rolled into on experience.
This treatment is performed on a Thai massage mat, comfortable, loose fitting pants and top are essential for this exquisitely traditional experience. Let us do the yoga for you!
90 minutes: $135
What is Thai Yoga Massage?
Thai Yoga Massage is believed to have been developed by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, physician to Buddha, more than 2,500 years ago in India.
It made its way to Thailand, where the Ayurvedic techniques and principles gradually became influenced by traditional Chinese medicine.
For centuries, Thai Yoga Massage was performed by monks as one component of Thai medicine.
What does Thai massage feel like?
Thai Yoga Massage is more energizing and rigorous than more classic forms of massage.
Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches. Many people say Thai massage is like doing yoga without any work.
Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure are also used during treatment.
People describe Thai Yoga Massage as both relaxing and energizing.
What should I expect during my visit?
Thai Yoga Massage is usually done on a padded mat on the floor.
No oil is applied, so you are fully dressed. You are usually asked to bring or wear comfortable clothing to the massage.
A typical Thai Yoga Massage is 60 minutes to two hours long.
What people are saying
"Adam- you have a soulful rhythm and wonderful sensitivity. Overall you were so aware of my body and this made me very comforted and safe. You are very gifted! Thank You!"-- Johanna Potter
Many people find that Thai Yoga Therapy has the following benefits
- Releases stress and tension
- Increases flexibility and suppleness
- deeply relaxing
- increases vital energy
- relieves pain and soreness
- increases blood and lymph flow
- brings the systems of the body into balance
- releases emotional blackages
- deepens the connection between the body, mind and spirit
Precautions
Massage is not recommended for certain people:
- infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds
- immediately after surgery
- immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctor
- prone to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots being dislodged. If you have heart disease, check with your doctor before having a 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 certified in pregnancy massage.
- massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, or areas of recent fractures.
Additional tips
Don’t eat a heavy meal before the massage
If it's your first time at the clinic or spa, arrive at least 10 minutes early to complete the necessary forms. Otherwise, arrive 5 minutes early so you can have a few minutes to rest and relax before starting the massage.
Be sure that your massage therapist has your complete health history, because people with certain conditions should not have Thai massage.
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