Thai Yoga Massage
A precious ancient art that offers dynamic therapy for physical well-being and spiritual energy.
What is a Thai Yoga Massage?
Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient sacred body treatment that incorporates rhythmic motion, energy line work, gentle stretching and assisted yoga postures into a comprehensive healing modality. Thai Yoga Massage combines the best of yoga and massage; it is performed on a mat in comfortable clothing and is customized to the needs and wants of each person. It can provide amazing results to reduce stress, ease discomfort and create profound feelings of relaxation.
Where did Thai Yoga Massage originate?
Kam Thye Chow is the founder of Thai Yoga Massage. Born in Malaysia, he came to Canada in 1995 from Thailand after having studied for 6 years with renowned Thai Yoga Massage master Asokananda. Kam Thye studied and worked as a personal assistant to Asokananda, while developing his passion for Thai Yoga Massage. Having a Kung-fu and traditional Chinese massage background, he saw Thai Yoga Massage as an extension of his traditional training. Using the Kung-fu system of transferring methodology and focusing on the importance of meditation, the stances of the practitioner, touch and the shadow dance, Kam Thye began to create a new system for learning Thai Yoga Massage.
How long is a Thai Yoga Massage session?
A full body session of Thai Yoga Massage can last one hour, one and a half hours, or two hours. Most professional sessions run from an hour to an hour and a half. (Just say your time?)
What are the benefits of Thai Yoga Massage?
There are unlimited benefits to receiving Thai Yoga Massage. Thai massage helps to reduce stress and its effects on the body. The body is stretched and opened, giving it a greater range of motion. Thai massage helps to relieve tired muscles and rejuvenates the recipient, leaving him or her with a deep feeling of well being. While the physical, dynamic movements of Thai massage work deeply on the physical body, the energetic theoretical foundation of Thai massage works on balancing the pranic energy that all humans possess. The spirit of metta (loving kindness), given by the practitioner while performing the massage works on the emotional and spiritual balance of the recipient. Thai massage as it is being practiced in Thailand is a folk medical system that is very much alive and flourishing, which is practiced in hospitals and temples. Millions of people use it for physical, mental and spiritual healing.
How much does a Thai Yoga Massage cost?
A one hour session of Thai Massage costs $75 and an hour and a half session costs $90.
Should I eat before receiving a Thai Massage?
One should not receive Thai Yoga Massage on an empty stomach or right after having eaten a large meal. A good general rule is not to eat within one hour of receiving a Thai Massage
