Ever wanted to do a yoga class without doing any of the work? Thai Massage is your answer!
Thai massage is an ancient therapy that has been practiced in Thailand for over 2,500 years, developed by the physician of Buddha. It is a healing therapy that mixes pressure point techniques with yoga stretches to provide a balanced and grounding feeling to the client.
Thai massage is considered to be a more energizing and rejuvenating massage than traditional massage methods. This form of bodywork involves both stretching the body, improving range of motion, and deep tissue work.
What Should I Expect During a Thai Yoga Massage?
During this 60 or 90 minute massage, you will be put into many Yoga-like poses, with our registered massage therapists assisting and massaging the muscles for a relaxing, deep stretch.
It is usually performed on the floor or on a wide table (like the extra-wide massage tables at The Health Loft). The client should wear comfortable clothes that allow for fluid movement. There is usually no oil used during a Thai Yoga Massage, and your therapist can use her hands, knees, and legs to move you into rhythmic Yoga poses.
The massage itself generally follows the Traditional Chinese energy meridians, by focusing on areas of blockage, or trapped energy, and working along specific points in that energy channel to help release tension. Slow, methodical pressure is used to stimulate your energy channels (to clean them up so-to-speak) and also take your joints into their full range of motion. Deep stretching, acupressure, breath work, gentle rocking and compressions are also used during Thai Yoga Massage.
Long-time massage clients will find this an energizing, refreshing change to add to their massage regimen. It is great if you are feeling tired, stressed, crunched up at the computer, and in need of a yoga class but just don't have the energy.
It helps improves range of motion and flexibility, and reduces pain, stress and swelling. It is simultaneously energizing as it is relaxing.
Julie is certified in Thai Yoga Massage from Thai Massage Toronto. She recommends giving Thai Yoga Massage a try as we move into the late fall and winter to help with energy, and immunity. To book an appointment with her, please click the button below:
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Be Healthy.
Dr. Stephanie
Julie O'Connor
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