Borrowed from the phrase “Pay it Forward,” the #TouchItForward movement encourages individuals to engage in a practice that many of us Westerners have forgotten — human contact. [Read more…]
Thai Massage Poses for Gym-Goers
Even if gym-goers are physically fit, they still need some R&R from time to time. Athletes need a special touch from a massage practitioner who understands the workings of the active body. [Read more…]
The Idea of Achieving Balance
This is something I ponder frequently, and the concepts around how one would attain balance, or in the case of Thai Massage, facilitate balance in others. If we put ourselves into the context of Thai massage for right now, this conversation can be extrapolated outwards from there. [Read more…]
Practice Thai Massage and Discover the Joy of Giving
“Breathe in — focus. Steady your body and mind on the task at hand. Stretch — zone in on the parts of the body that seem off-balance. Find out why these areas are tense, then facilitate the release of that tension. Be present in the richness of the moment for both yourself and for your client. Stay focused on their needs and your own.” [Read more…]
Thai Massage and Athletic Performance
Once in a blue moon, we stumble upon activities that both feel good and actually are good for you. Thai massage has now entered these ranks, after recent studies have shown that it not only improves overall health, but also athletic performance. [Read more…]
The History of Thai Massage
According to legend, Jivaka Kumarbaccha, the Ayurvedic physician to the Buddha, developed the foundations for Thai massage in India over 2,500 years ago. Kumarbaccha, known to some as Chivok or Shivago, is reputed to have healed the Buddha through the use of Vedic medicine. [Read more…]
What Those Pesky “Knots” Really Are, and How Thai Massage Relieves Them
Everyone’s heard about nasty “knots” in your back, and most people are likely to have had a few themselves. But how are they caused, and how can Thai yoga massage help relieve them? [Read more…]
Metta Bhavana: Cultivating Your Compassion
The practice of Metta Bhavana, or loving-kindness meditation, cultivates an emotional warmth that can be shared with clients through the art of Thai massage. [Read more…]
An Overview of Thai Massage Styles
Thai massage offers a wide range of benefits through its variety of different styles, techniques, and areas of focus. [Read more…]
Do You Sit at a Desk All Day? These 7 Stretches Can Help You Relieve Tension
Thai massage typically involves two people, so how can you experience its rejuvenating benefits when you’re partnerless in the office? These 7 stretches can be done independently, and will soothe your hard-working muscles, just like a deep massage. [Read more…]
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