Thai Massage at Downtown Yoga Shala

Thai massage is touch with the purpose of healing.

This massage style provides an opportunity for self-healing by bringing the body, mind, and spirit into a state of balance and harmony. The techniques used in Thai Massage help to open joints, improve flexibility and joint mobility, giving your muscles that extra stretch. Acupressure used throughout the massage helps to clear energy blocks within the body, restoring the natural flow of energy. Pressing and stretching muscles makes them more receptive to the flow of energy within the body. Additionally, it equalizes your energy levels while balancing the major muscles groups, because you work on both sides of the body. It can be a purely relaxing massage, but when used therapeutically, Thai Massage can alleviate chronic pain and stiffness from the back, neck, shoulders and legs. It is brilliant at relieving stress and the symptoms of stress such as headaches, muscular tension, anxiety and insomnia as it stimulates the circulation of blood and lymph for a healthier body. When receiving a Thai Massage, you are wearing comfortable clothing and lying on a mat on the floor. A typical Thai massage is 60 minutes. Many people find that Thai massage reduces stress, improves circulation,  increases energy, increases flexibility, improves range of motion, and centers the mind and body. The receiver is put into many yoga-like positions during the course of the massage. This bodywork is perfect preparation for anyone in training for an athletic event, performance or any kind of physical or mental test. It helps one focus energy and attention on the task at hand. It is highly therapeutic for those in pain from tension, injury or illness.

Email info@downtownyogashala.com for an appointment.