Thai Yoga Massage

Service Description

According to legend, Buddha’s physician Jivaka Komarpaj was the founder of the system now called Thai Yoga Massage, though it has probably changed considerably since his time. Energy from the breath (Lom) travels through the body along lines (Sen). While this sounds like the Chinese system of Meridians, it is in fact much closer to Prana of Yoga. Many of the stretches used in the sessions are similar to those used in Yoga, and the method of opening the lines consists of a series of presses by the practitioner using various parts of their body depending on the intensity needed. The treatment is characterized by a rocking motion which uses the body weight to regulate the direction and pressure of each press. Thai Yoga Massage is the most effective therapeutic massage. As the massage is performed mostly on the floor it is recommended to wear comfortable loose clothes such as a tracksuit or loose trousers and a tee shirt.