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Massage and Pregnancy: What Navina Can Do for You and Your Baby

December 2, 2016August 13, 2015 by Drew Hume

Research now supports what practitioners have long known: in a healthy pregnancy, the risks of massage are low and the benefits are undeniable.

The Science Behind Sen Lines

December 2, 2016August 11, 2015 by Drew Hume

Tablet depicting the nerve meridians in the human body. — Casper Moller/flickr

Sen lines have been an integral part of Thai massage philosophy for centuries, but did you know about the science behind them? By combining Western research and Eastern practice, you too can use Sen lines to improve your health and well-being.

Keep Up the Pace: 3 Great Thai Massage Postures for Runners

March 27, 2016August 6, 2015 by Susannah Rosenfield

Though a great source of exercise, and an interesting practice of good posture, running comes with a set of bodily drawbacks. Luckily, we’ve got some Thai Massage poses that can curb these aches and pains.

3 Quality Touch Techniques

December 2, 2016August 4, 2015 by Amy Forman

In any relationship, whether it’s with a business associate or a close friend, you want to be heard and understood — when you’re receiving a massage, your relationship with the practitioner is no different. The quality touch techniques employed in Navina Thai massage allow the practitioner to respond to the client’s needs as they arise, thanks to a highly-tuned sensitivity to the receiver’s body.

How Thai Massage Can Rejuvenate Your Body

December 2, 2016July 30, 2015 by Sheherzad Preisler

Along with physical activity, Thai massage eases joints and keeps us lithe as we age.

Why More and More People Are Turning to Massage

December 2, 2016July 28, 2015 by Amy Forman

From starving artists to elite athletes, people from all walks of life are embracing the benefits of massage.

The History of Thai Massage

December 2, 2016June 23, 2015 by Susan Head

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.

What Those Pesky “Knots” Really Are, and How Thai Massage Relieves Them

December 2, 2016June 18, 2015 by Matthew Hamlyn

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?

An Overview of Thai Massage Styles

December 2, 2016June 11, 2015 by Drew Hume

Thai massage offers a wide range of benefits through its variety of different styles, techniques, and areas of focus.

Do You Sit at a Desk All Day? These 7 Stretches Can Help You Relieve Tension

December 2, 2016June 8, 2015 by Anna Aronson

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.

What Is a Muscle Spasm, Really?

December 2, 2016May 12, 2015 by Elvera Strydom

Before we look at what causes muscle spasms, we need to understand how a muscle works — by contraction and relaxation. Let’s observe what happens deep inside our muscle tissue before, during, and after we use a muscle.

The Effects of Thai Massage on Bone Density

December 2, 2016May 7, 2015 by Katie Mcgowan

Growing older is a natural part of life, but one that can bring many health problems with it, including weakening bones. Although this will certainly slow you down, Thai massage could be a solution or, at the very least, a way to delay the erosion of bone matter.

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