Thai Bodywork
With a mix of deep pressure and assisted yoga, this modality can be powerful. It is sometimes called the "lazy person's yoga.
Traditional Thai Yoga Bodywork stimulates the acupressure points in the body to relieve, stretch, and loosen tight muscles releasing tension and relieving, joints. Energy lines in the body called Sen lines, also known as energy channels, reflect internal organs, thus influencing physical, mental and emotional processes. Along with working with these lines of energy, both the muscle and connective tissue are provided with attention further allowing the flow of fluidity in the body. Those who receive Thai bodywork regularly will experience feelings of relaxation, peace of mind, happiness, flexibility, and youthfulness.
Thai massage is the practical expression of loving-kindness, it offers a solid foundation in spiritual, and physical modalities for promoting well being and long life. Touch is one of the greatest medicines. It soothes, releases and comforts. Our wholeness is nourished by frequent and regular doses of this all-pervading medicine. Thai Yoga Bodywork is done on a padded mat on the floor, you remain fully dressed in comfortable, yoga-type clothes.
Thai bodywork is not recommended for the following:
Anyone with serious heart conditions
Anyone with osteoporosis
Plan for an hour and 1/2 session•investment•$130.00
If you're considering trying Thai Yoga Bodywork, it's a good idea to check with your health care provider before getting treatment to discuss whether it's appropriate for you.
Liver Meridian
In this pose we are working on the Liver Meridian. When there is an imbalance with this meridian and organ these symptoms could be present:
Feelings of unknown frustration. Impulsive decisions. defensiveness. Resentment. Irritability. Bitterness of spirit. Ease in accepting the polarities of ones self
A balanced meridian experiences: hope, kindness. responds appropriately to things. Self-assertion. Feelings of a sense of well-being and energy. Joy of life.
“Amanda delivered the massage I have always wanted but couldn’t find. She is knowledgeable of the meridians of the body and knows right where to go to release muscular and emotional tension without pushing the body too far. My body and mind felt more open and relaxed after our session together. Her gentle approach and intuitive nature helps bring a holistic mind, body, spirit experience to the massage. ”