What is Thai Yoga massage?
Historically, Thai Yoga massage has it's roots in northern India and had migrated to Thailand with the transference of Buddhism. It's origin can be traced back 2,500 years ago. The founding father of Thai massage, Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, was an Ayurvedic doctor and a great Yogi. He was known to serve and treat Buddha and the monastic community. After the death of Buddha, the Buddhist monks travelled to Southeast Asia accompanied by Ayurvedic doctor's. These doctor's practiced a healing art that would later evolve into traditional Thai massage. Over the centuries this sacred healing art would be practiced in temples and hospitals. It flourished as a way for spiritual people to share benefits of meditation and compassion in a physical form. It is a respected healing art form that has now spread to the western world and is now available right here in North America! This massage style has been adapted to suit the ways of the western people and culture.
How is TYM done?
Traditional Thai Massage is performed on a comfortable mat on the floor. However, there are other ways to perform the massage which include on a massage table and portable massage chair. All three options are available to you. The therapist uses hands, forearms, elbows, knees, legs and feet to move the body into a series of postures and poses while a variety of massage techniques are used on the muscles, energy lines and marma points.
The client remains dressed in loose comfortable clothing. No oils are used other than for aromatherapy purposes. Therefore, the client remains clean and able to resume normal activities.
Who needs TYM?
Anyone who is faced with the stress and anxiety of daily life in today's world can benefit from Thai Yoga massage. It has been used for countless generations to promote wellness and to alleviate distress from illness and aging. It is deeply relaxing and is an antidote for muscular tension and stress. It increases range of motion and flexibility which facilitates postural integrity. It also increases energy.
Thai Yoga massage is great for men, woman, elderly and pregnant women from all walks of life. Each individual will receive a massage customized to their needs and tastes. Always receiving the spirit of loving kindness (metta) and compassion in the massage. It is especially good for anyone seeking a fully integrated body, mind and spiritual wellness experience.
Thai Yoga massage is a must for athletes that need flexibility, balance and timing (Golfer's, dancer's, runner's, martial arts practitioners etc...). It deliver's a combination of mind and body therapy. Incorporating Hatha Yoga and acupressure. Joints and muscles can perform at a peak efficiency and through the meditative effect, clarity of the mind is achieved. Thus creating what some would consider an advantage over competition.
Benefits
By removing the obstructions that cause illness, TYM offers multiple, holistic & integral benefits including the following:
- Releases muscles and knots
- Deepens relaxation
- Increases flexibility and range of motion
- Increases body awareness
- Relieves Pain
- Assists Postural Alignment
- Strengthens internal organs
- Reduces anxiety
- Releases points of blocked energy
- Improves neurological functioning
- Improves circulation
- Improves sleep
- Rehabilitate from injury
- Manage chronic issues
- Optimize health
- Learn skills for self-help
- Promotes inner peace and a quiet mind
