Thai Yoga Massage
Thai Yoga Massage is an interactive form of bodywork that combines assisted stretching, acupressure, rhythmic compressions, joint mobilization, and breath awareness. Working along the body’s energy lines (sen lines), this modality may support mobility, nervous system regulation, and energetic balance.
The experience is can be both deeply grounding and restorative while promoting vitality, ease, and balance.
Clients remain fully clothed for Thai Yoga Massage. Sessions take place on a either on a traditional Thai massage mat or an adjustable treatment table allowing the session to be adapted to individual needs and comfort levels.
Thai massage is a collaborative practice. Rather than me simply applying techniques to the body, we move, respond and breathe with each other though assisted stretches, compressions, and supportive movement.
For additional information on Thai Yoga Massage, please refer to the FAQ section below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thai Yoga Massage
What is Thai Yoga Massage?
Thai Yoga Massage is an interactive form of bodywork that combines assisted yoga postures (asanas), acupressure, rhythmic compressions, joint mobilization, and breath awareness.
Traditional Thai massage works along the body's energy pathways, known as sen lines. Assisted yoga postures and supported movement are incorporated into the work, using my hands, feet, arms, and knees to provide stretching, compressions, and movement.
The work may move through several positions, including face up, face down, side-lying, and seated.
My yoga training and personal practice also inform how I approach this work, particularly my understanding of movement, breath, and adapting postures to the individual.
What does a Thai Yoga Massage look and feel like?
Thai Yoga Massage sessions are fully clothed, so loose, comfortable, non-restrictive clothing is recommended.
As with any session, we begin with a verbal intake and review of your health history and current needs. Sessions may take place on a traditional Thai massage mat or an adjustable treatment table.
The work may move through several positions, including face up, face down, side-lying, and seated. I may use my hands, feet, arms, and knees to guide assisted stretches, compressions, joint movement, and supported positions. The pace and depth of the work can gradually build or soften depending on your body, comfort, and feedback.
You participate through your breath, movement, and responsiveness. The session is a shared experience of moving and listening together.
Do I need to be flexible to receive a Thai Yoga Massage?
No. You do not need to be flexible to receive this work.
Thai Yoga Massage can be adapted to your individual range of motion, mobility, and comfort level.
For bendy-stretchy or hypermobile folks; the focus does not necessarily need to be on increasing range of motion. There are many ways to receive the benefits of this work, including deep compressions, acupressure and supported, rhythmic movement.
Are there contraindications for receiving a Thai Yoga Massage?
There are some health conditions that may require Thai Yoga Massage to be modified, postponed or avoided.
These may include:
Respiratory illness
Fractures or recent injuries
Open or new skin wounds
Varicose veins or phlebitis
Recent surgery/Recent spinal fusions
Joint replacements
Arthritis or osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis or osteopenia
Certain skin conditions
Depending on your health history and what is currently going on, I may request written clearance from your healthcare provider before a session.