Deborah Sladen
         
   


What is Thai Yoga Massage?
Forget lying dreamily on a table having your muscles gently oiled and kneaded. Traditional Thai Massage is a very different concept, an ancient and respected form of massage.

You will experience a series of movements which have evolved over more than 2,000 years and afterwards you'll feel as if you're walking on air. It is a strong revitalising and very effective massage - much favoured by sportsmen and performers. Traditional Thai Massage is an ancient blend of both Chinese and Indian techniques and shares common roots with Yoga, Shiatsu and Acupuncture. Energy channels called SEN-Lines run through the body (like blood vessels but carrying energy which underpins all life).

Injuries, stress or trauma cause obstructions or breakage's in these SEN-Lines manifesting as weakness and pain. The practitioner works to rebalance the body's natural energies by stimulating or calming the SEN, applying pressure to points along these lines in a synamic process involving energy exchanges between practitioner and client. This makes it possible to increase low energy or calm down a hyperactive person.

The practitioner uses hands, thumbs, elbows, knees and feet as appropriate and depending on the size and muscle tone of the client.

Part Two of the treatment is almost like 'having yoga done to you'. Whilst remaining gently relaxed you will be gently stretched and pushed into yoga positions. This increases flexibility, energy flows and muscle strength. The advantage of Traditional Thai Massage is that although you will be stretched further than you thought possible, no force is used and no-one is taken beyond their personal limit, yet you will feel as though you've had a fabulous workout invigorating both mind and body.

What can Thai Yoga Massage treat?
Traditional Thai Massage is suitable for all ages (except young children whose muscle and bones are still developing) and most conditions. Relieves pain, fatigue, muscle tension, and headaches. Improves the circulation of the blood and lymph, cleaning out toxins and strengthening the immune system. Increases the flexibility and strength of joints and muscles. Improves energy flow through the body, helping to maintain good health. Relaxes yet invigorates both mind and body. It is especially effective for musculo-skeletal problems i.e. chronic back pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, trapped nerves.

Also, because we are working with energies, we can help digestive disorders, low energy, depression, ME.

Going for a Thai Yoga Massage?
A treatment will last one to one and a half hours. You will lie on a soft mat in a quiet room wearing warm, loose clothing such as a tracksuit, whilst the therapist works away the accumulated stresses and tensions leaving you feeling wonderful and relaxed, but ready to take on the world - and win!

How many Thai Yoga Massages will I need?
You can have as many or as few treatments as you wish. This can be discussed with your therapists when you have the first treatment.

Thai Yoga Massage for children
Thai Massage is not suitable for children under sixteen years old.

What will it all cost?
A one and a half hour session of Thai Massage costs £45.00 and an hour session is £35.00.