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Thai Massage - It’s like doing yoga without any work!
Thai massage is an interactive form of therapy that uses hand and foot pressure to manipulate the body. A Thai Massage Therapist will use thumbs, fingers, hands, elbows, knees and feet during the session. Thai sessions feel like passive yoga and are relaxing and energizing at the same time. They are said to increase and balance the flow of energy and calm the nervous system.
Are you feeling tired, sore, or stressed out?
Thai Massage harmonizes the energies of body and mind. Pressure applied to the body releases powerful healing forces that ease pain and stress. Its exquisite yoga-like stretches improve flexibility, maintain health and vitality, and enhance sports performance.
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What conditions is Thai Massage used for?
Many people use Thai massage for the following benefits:
- Relaxes the body
- Reduces overall stress
- Improves blood circulation
- Increases energy and vitality
- Increases flexibility
- Improves range of motion
- Centers the mind and body
How do I prepare for a Thai Massage?
To prepare for a Thai massage, you will need to wear loose, comfortable clothes, such as sweats or yoga pants. It is recommended that you don't eat any heavy meals prior to your session or drink alcohol.
Do I need to get in shape to be able to enjoy the massage?
You don't need to "get in shape" or "get more flexible" to enjoy a Thai massage. All Thai stretches are passive - they have been described as a dance: one person leads, the other one follows. Allow yourself to relax and let the Thai Massage Therapist do the stretches for you. Please keep in mind that the therapist works with your individual range of motion, and the stretches should not feel forced or uncomfortable.
What should I expect?
Thai massage incorporates gentle rocking, rhythmic compressions and most importantly, range of motion movements that resemble yoga poses. Thai massage has been described as "lazy person's yoga" and is performed on a floor mat. There are different styles of Thai massage, with Southern style being more vigorous and Northern style being meditative and relaxing.
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What is Thai Massage?
Thai massage aligns the ancient energies of the body by using gentle pressure on very specific points. Another common Thai massage technique is to use stretches and compressions to help align the body.
It is also commonly referred to as thai yoga massage because the thai massage therapist moves and stretches you through a series of postures that are similiar to those you would complete in a yoga class.
Surprisingly, it has similar health benefits to yoga without you doing the work. It is a very energizing form of massage and also reduces stress and increases your flexibility.
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