All the information you need to confidently schedule your first Thai Yoga Bodywork session.
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1. TN MASSAGE AND BODYW ORK MEMPHIS,TN WWW.TNMASSAGE.COM
2. ITS SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST MASSAGE!Regular Massage Thai Yoga
BodyworkReceiver is undressed under a Receiver is dressed in
loosesheet comfortable clothingPerformed on a table Performed on a
mat on the floorRequires the use of oil or lotion Does not require
the use of oil or lotionTherapist uses hands and Therapist uses
feet, knees, andforearms to apply long gliding entire body to apply
firmstrokes compressive massageReceiver lies static and flat for
the Receiver is gently pulled, andmajority of the session stretched
throughout the entire session Traditional Table Massage Thai Yoga
Bodywork
3. THAI YOGA BODYWORK DEMONSTRATION Scroll over the picture
below and press play Rhythmic applications of Thai Yoga Bodywork
encourage deep states of relaxation Compressive massage is
delivered to the major energy lines and muscle groups to reduce
tension Passive stretching elongates muscles and improves joint
function"If you stretch yourself, you are actively stretching, your
muscles are actively engagedin stretching. But if someone is
stretching you, your muscles are relaxed and passive,which means
you can go into a pose much more easily and deeply than if you were
todo it on your own." -David Roylance on the effectiveness of Thai
Massage
4. WHY IS IT CALLED YOGA? Thai Yoga Bodywork is deeply rooted
in ancient Indian practices of breathing and meditation (yoga
practice) and spiritually in Thai Buddhism. A key component of this
type of massage is that it stretches the receiver by assisting them
into various yoga postures. Yoga means union and this work is
exactly thata union of breath, meditative movements and a
connection between giver and Source: Salguero, Pierce C. (2004)
Encyclopedia of receiver Thai Massage.
5. CAN I JUST CALL IT THAI MASSAGE? YES!! Thai Yoga Bodywork is
called by many names
6. THAI YOGA BODYWORK AND PAIN Studies show that Thai Yoga
Bodywork is successful in treating back pain symptoms of a
musculoskeletal nature. The results of just one 30 minute Thai
session might include: Decreased muscle tension Decreased pain
intensity Increased body flexibilitySource: The immediate effects
of traditional Thai massage on heart rate variability and
stress-related parameters in patientswith back pain associated with
myofascial trigger points. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2011 Jan;15(1):15-23.
Epub 2009 Jul 22.
7. COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS Thai Yoga Bodywork does Thai Yoga
Bodywork is NOTI wonder if I can NOT have to be painful. The
difficult for the practitioner to practitioner works within the
perform, even if there is ado this, I can pain tolerance of the
significant difference in size between the practitioner andhardly
sit Indian receiver the receiverstyle on the Thai Yoga Bodywork
does notfloor attempt to turn you into a pretzel on your first
session if you are inflexible, tense and sore. (Unless, of course,
you are already a pretzel!) You are not required to have a yoga
practice to receive and benefit from this work. You may, however,
feel more inclined to try this type of exercise after a few
therapeutic Thai sessions
8. TIME TO TRY THE THAI Call Now 901.489.5612 Email your
Appointment RequestCharlene Gaffney is a licensed massage therapist
since 2001 and massage educatorsince 2004. In 2008 she developed a
passion for the practice and study of Thai YogaBodywork and
provides this work at her studio in East Memphis. If you are
outside of the Memphis area and would like to receive a Thai
session, please find a qualified therapist at
www.thaihealingalliance.com