Thai Yoga Bodywork

I do not share traditional Thai Massage. I honor the foundations I have studied in the United States and Thailand the past seven years, but my main focus is to support the parasymathetic nervous system, otherwise known as your body’s natural super power to heal itself. I create a “safety net” for clients to fully drop into their body with the guidance of breath-work and visualization as well as hands on touch and energy-work.

Thai Yoga Bodywork is a combination of hands-on techniques such as assisted yoga poses, gentle twisting, acupressure, energy work, fascia release, and somatic healing. It has also been referred to as "Lazy Man Yoga". Thai Yoga Bodywork guides the physical body to therapeutically stretch, increases range of motion and engages the breath to stimulate circulation to support every vital organ. This holistic practice is designed to bring the body, mind and spirit back to balance. Thai Yoga Bodywork is an excellent compliment to any exercise routine and available to a wide range of ages and abilities.

This ancient healing practice is rooted in various layers of historical influence including Buddhism, Ayurveda, Yoga, Chinese medicine and Indigenous Thai medicine. Thai Yoga Bodywork has been passed down through generations mostly through oral tradition and practiced today in many different forms across Thailand. In the West, Thai Yoga Bodywork is one of the fastest growing massage modalities in America the past decade. 

 

SESSION OVERVIEW:
This style of bodywork is performed on a Thai futon mattress, with comfortable clothes you can stretch in, and no massage oils. Alyssa will start with a full body assessment including mobility, breath and energy body. From there she will position the client and start the bodywork. The last 10-15 minutes of the session will include Energy Work to support deep relaxation and to seal in the work. At the end, clients will be given optional practices to continue to support healing and balance after the session.

 

Benefits of Thai Yoga Bodywork

  • Enhances other physical practices such as yoga, rock climbing, cycling, etc.

  • Strengthens resistance to injuries 

  • Increases flexibility & range of motion

  • Reduces muscles pain & spasms 

  • Reduces pain related to arthritis & overworked muscles

  • Engages parasympathetic nervous system to ignite healing

  • Tones internal organs

  • Reduces stress & promotes deep relaxation

  • Opens channels to assist the release of emotional blockages 

  • Stimulates circulatory system 

  • Relieves swollen & painful joints, fatigue, headaches

  • Improves digestion

  • Deepens connection between body, mind & spirit  

PREPARATION: Before & After Sessions 

  • Avoid eating at least one hour before your appointment. 

  • Please arrive with good hygiene and avoid wearing strongly scented perfumes.

  • Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to stretch and move in ways similar to a yoga class.

  • For best results give yourself space in your schedule after the session to relax and absorb the benefits of the work.

  • After your appointment stay hydrated and nourish your body with some protein.

  • You will continue to receive the benefits from the work several days following your session. Follow the wisdom of your body.