Thai yoga massage
Thai Yoga Massage, also known as Thai Massage, is a full-body treatment that combines acupressure, assisted yoga-like stretches, and energy work. It's performed on a mat on the floor, with the recipient fully clothed, and involves the practitioner using their hands, feet, elbows, and forearms to guide the client through a series of movements and stretches. The goal is to relieve muscle tension, improve flexibility, and promote relaxation and energy flow.
Key Aspects of Thai Yoga Massage:
"It's like having yoga done to you"
The practitioner guides the recipient through various yoga poses and stretches, but in a passive way, meaning the recipient doesn't actively perform the poses themselves.
- Acupressure and energy work:
Pressure is applied to specific points and along energy lines (called "sen" lines in Thai massage) to stimulate the body's natural healing response and promote energy flow.
- Full body treatment:
Thai massage typically starts at the feet and progresses to the head, covering the entire body.
- Fully clothed:
Unlike some other massage styles, Thai massage is performed with the recipient fully clothed in comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
- Mat-based:
The treatment is typically performed on a mat on the floor instead of a massage table, allowing the practitioner to move around the recipient and use their body weight to apply pressure and leverage.
- Rhythmic movements and focused breathing:
The practitioner uses rhythmic movements and encourages the recipient to focus on their breath, which can enhance relaxation and energy flow.
Benefits of Thai Yoga Massage:
- Reduces muscle tension and pain:
- Improves flexibility and range of motion.
- Relieves stress and promotes relaxation:
- Increases energy and vitality:
- Enhances circulation and lymphatic drainage:
In essence, Thai Yoga Massage is a unique and therapeutic form of bodywork that combines the benefits of yoga, massage, and energy work to promote physical and mental well-being.
