yogatherapy

Thai Yoga Massage:
Based on ancient Traditional Thai Massage, this is a profound and sacred healing art with
roots in Yoga and Buddhism. Thai Massage is a two-part system combining both energy
work and physical healing techniques. The techniques emphasize body dynamics, safety
aspects, energy balancing, and alignment principles from both a bio-mechanical and yoga
perspective.

Gentle pressure is applied to particular spots along the energy lines of the body known as
the Meridians. This stimulation releases blocked energy, which is the cause of lethargy,
aches, and pains.

Thai Massage uses gentle stretching movements, similar to light yoga asanas (postures),
which facilitates the flow of energy throughout the body as well as increasing flexibility. This
makes Thai massage a more interactive and engaged session than the average western
massage.

It is a powerful form of applied Yoga Therapy that can be modified to benefit anyone
regardless of flexibility, age, or yoga background. Thai massage is performed on a futon
floor mat in comfortable clothing (no bodyoils are used).and works most areas of your body,
including your feet, legs, back, abdomen, shoulders, arms, neck, hands & head. By
physically manipulating muscles and connective tissue, Thai Massage creates a dynamic,
restorative, and healing experience of body and mind.

Raindrop Technique was created in the 1980's by Gary Young, ND based on
his research with the Lakota Indians. This treatment uses therapeutic oils to support the
body's system. The oils are dropped like little drops of rain along the spine from a height of
about 6 inches. The oils are gently manipulated along the spine and back muscles. They are
also applied to the bottoms of the feet. The application takes just about an hour and can
continue to work for up to a week following treatment.

Many clients experience the following benefits:
deep relaxation
increased energy
enhanced immunity
enhanced detoxification
relief from many aches and pains
improved postural alignment
sense of peacefulness and feelings of well being

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an instance.

"When I came to Stephanie in
12/03, the osteoarthritis in my left
hip had deteriorated greatly & daily
activities were extremely
painful.Having tried many other
methods, I thought yoga would help
until such a time that a hip
replacement would become
unavoidable. Stephanie tailored the
program to increase strength,
mobility and range of motion in my
hips. The results were remarkable.
My pain level decreased and my
range of motion increased
considerably. was able to delay my
hip replacement another year. I
resumed our sessions 6 weeks after
surgery and have never felt better. I
am walking and exercising without
pain and can touch my toes for the
first time in many years." John L.

The Benefits of Traditional Thai Yoga Massage:
* Facilitates relaxation
* Heightens awareness
* Frees blockages in energy flow
* Invigorates the nervous system
* Relieves pain and muscle tension
* Increases ability to absorb nutrition
* Strengthens and rejuvenates the body
* Improves circulation of blood and lymph
* Increases flexibility (through the passive yoga postures)
* Enhances elimination of wastes and toxic debris from physical, mental and emotional strain
* Gives a general feeling of well being assisting in balancing body, mind, and spirit.

Thai massage can be particularly helpful in relieving:
Headaches, migraines, arthritis, whiplash pain, paralysis, numbness, sciatica, back pain and many other conditions.

For Moms - to - Be:
Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is perfect for you. Unlike many modalities, a full Thai massage session can be done lying on your side along
with the usual seated position at the end. With the comfort of pillows under the head and belly, your aching lower back, swollen feet, ankles and
legs can be all worked on. Now how good does an hour or hour and a half of that sound to you?
Come try a special 1 hour session that is only offered to pregnant women or go for a traditional hour and a half session.

Moms-To-Be Thai Yoga Massage Sessions:
1 hour: $75
1 � hour: $100

(The side-position is also ideal for people suffering from severe lower-back pain who can not lie on their backs comfortably.)