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THAI YOGA THERAPY: The First Yoga Therapy Practice!!!
(Thai Yoga Massage, Thai Assisted Yoga)
Call to schedule a Private Session: 410-409-2295
1 1/2 hr -$75 - 2 hr: $95
The ultimate experience in deep body tension release!
 Thai Yoga Massage Therapy is not
a ‘massage’ in the popular sense.
The client is fully clothed, it is
performed on a mat on the floor,
and there is no kneading of
muscles. While being held in a
yoga posture, sometimes using
props like a bolster so that the
client can more deeply relax, the
practitioner uses a rhythmic rocking
motion to gently lean into points
along the energy lines that run through the body. The practitioner may use his
or her thumbs, palms, elbows, forearms, feet or knees. This allows the
practitioner to sense points of tension and tightness so that the practitioner can
meet the unique needs and comfort level of the individual. In the practice at
Beyond Postures, I also integrate the knowledge of Ayurveda and different
constitutional types to completely customize the session to respond to any
current imbalances the client may have.
The result is that physical and concurrent mental, emotional and spiritual energy
blocks are opened. Held tensions are released creating a free flow of balanced
energy and an enhanced state of well-being. Physiologically there is an overall
cleansing of toxins from the lymphatic System, joints and muscles resulting in
less stiffness and pain. The overall effect is a profound sense of centered
well-being, peacefulness, rejuvenation and restoration. During the session many
clients experience a state of Yoga Nidra, a very restorative and deep healing
form of relaxed consciousness. No prior yoga experience is required.
This practice at Beyond Postures comes from the teachings and approach of
the Lotus Palm School of Thai Yoga Massage, a loving-kindness practice
employing yoga postures along with the knowledge of energy lines in the body.
It was developed by an Ayurvedic (Eastern Medicine) doctor, Jivaka
Kumarbhacha, in India over 2000 years ago as a response to the bodily aches
and pains of the monks at the temple who sat for long periods of time in
meditation. As such, it combines the science of Ayurveda with yoga and with the
underlying principle of “metta” – a Buddhist principle for loving kindness. It gets
to the heart of what is behind any yogic based healing practice: compassion.
The effect of a compassionate presence, along with the knowledge of how
energy (prana) moves in the body and yoga postures, is subtle and deep
healing. It is a healing practice that is worldwide and is a routine form of health
care throughout Thailand. |
