Thai Massage
What is Thai Massage?
Thai massage is often referred to as “Lazy Man’s Yoga,” because of the passive assisted stretching and meditative component that leads to tension release and inner peace. The paradox of Thai massage is the combined benefit of renewed energy and ultra relaxation.
Thai massage helps to unwind the accumulated stress patterns of daily life in order to allow space for healing and new possibilities for the mind - body connection.
Each client is met at his or her own personal level, honoring the body’s innate ability to heal. Thai massage does not attempt to modify or change existing conditions, so much as assist the client in gaining greater awareness of their own body’s intelligence.
The experience of a Thai massage includes:
- assisted stretching
- acupressure and reflex point therapy
- gentle rocking to and rhythmic palming to sooth the nervous system
- massage of the fascia and muscles
- cranio sacral techniques
- alignment principals
- assisted range of motion exercises and joint mobilization
- pranayama techniques
- deep tissue compression
- meditation practice
- energy balancing
Clients describe benefits of Thai Massage such as:
- Improved range of motion
- Loosening of tight muscles
- Total relaxation
- Rejuvenation of the senses
- Increased Energy and concentration: a cleared mind
- Pain relief
- Processing and release of built up stress and emotions.