Thai Massage is sometimes called 'lazy man's yoga' since all the receiver has to do is lie down and receive all of the benefits of passive yoga…
Thai Yoga Massage is a traditional form of therapy that originated in India around 2,500 years ago, making its way to Thailand alongside Buddhism. To this day it is still received in Buddhist temples and is seen as a sacred practice.
This form of therapy primarily works with 10 main energy (Sen) lines, which are located throughout the body. The massage helps to clear blocked energy and restore physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Applied yoga postures are used to give lovely deep stretches and pressure points are massaged and stimulated.
Expect thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet to skilfully apply pressure throughout the practice, all applied in the spirit of Metta, a Buddhist loving kindness meditation.
The whole massage can be extremely meditative both for the receiver and the practitioner. During and after treatment the receiver will feel a deep sense of calm and relaxation, but feel energised at the same time. The positive and cumulative effects can be felt for many days after the treatment.
Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is performed fully clothed on a floor mattress. In a classic Thai Yoga Massage no oil is used on the body, although some may be applied when working on the face. However, you can choose to include an oil massage for your neck, back and shoulders in your treatment - just tick the box when booking.
Please wear loose, warm, comfortable clothing.
Thai Yoga Massage is one of the most thorough massages available and can has many great health benefits, such as:
Relieving back, shoulder, knee and neck pain
Relieving headaches
Releasing bodily aches and tension
Improving flexibility, posture and joint mobilisation
Stimulating internal organs
Improving sleep
Increasing energy
Lowering blood pressure
Reducing feelings of stress and anxiety
Increasing relaxation and general feelings of well-being
Feeling more grounded and connected