Thai Stretch Therapy
Description
What is Thai Stretch Therapy? Also known as Thai Massage,Thai Yoga Massage, or Nuad Bo-Rarn in Thailand, is a style of massage developed centuries ago and said to have origins in India. Traditionally performed on a clothed recipient on a floor mat, modern variations incorporate massage tables to accommodate a that have difficulty getting down to floor level. Table-based Thai stretching allows accommodations for working with clients with tight hips who might not be able to sit cross-legged on the floor or get up and down easily due to knee issues. With the use of repetitive rhythmic pressure and a series of increasingly deep assisted stretches that are evocative of yoga poses, Thai Stretching blends eastern philosophies of flow of the body’s energy called sen lines, with wisdom of how the body moves when in optimal condition. The outcome is a deeply relaxing and opening massage that is like no other. For athletes and those wishing to increase flexibility and prevent injuries, it is a great compliment to a stretch therapy program. A full session focuses first on the legs, with multiple stretches addressing the hips and low back, articulation of the spine, and release of shoulders, arms, and neck muscles. Thai Stretching is received lying face down, face up, but also seated and side-lying. The Thai practitioner uses their hands, feet and knees to apply deep releasing pressure between stretches. Recipients often report feeling taller, having increased range of motion, decreased pain and an overall feeling of openness throughout the body after a session. What is Thai Stretching good for? Active people Posture imbalances Sore muscles Stiff joints How does it help? Reduces tightness and pain Improves blood and energy flow Releases tightness in fascia Unlocks tightness in joints Improves the natural range of motion. Traditionally a session is 60, 90 or 120 minutes in duration. We offer the option for your session to be on the traditional Thai Stretching mat or on a hydraulic lift table for clients with greater mobility challenges.
