THAI MASSAGE

Originated in India, Thai Massage reached Thailand over 2000 years ago with the spreading of Buddhism across South East Asia.

Thai Massage looks like a mixture of acupressure, yoga and shiatsu and it involves slow, rhythmic compressions and stretches along the body’s energy lines (Sen).

Thai Massage works along the main 10 energy lines of the body and the massage therapist uses palms of the hands, thumbs, elbows, knees and feet, as well as placing the client into yoga like postures, while gently rocking the body to free tension and release blockages in joints, muscles and in the energy body of the person.

Thai Massage is performed on a thin mat on the floor on the clothed body and there is no use of oils.

Some of the benefits of Thai Massage are:

Increases flexibility and postural alignment

Stimulates blood and lymph circulation

Loosens up stiff muscles and joints

Relieves back pain and headaches

Calms the nervous system, promoting relaxation

Stimulates proper functioning of internal organs

Increases energy levels

Balances body, mind and spirit

SWEDISH MASSAGE

Developed by a Swedish Physiologist, this kind of Massage uses 5 main techniques (stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, shaking) to ease muscle tension and to promote relaxation.

The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles.

Swedish Massage stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. It also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves.

It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, while promoting health and well being.

A base oil is used and the pressure applied varies from very gentle for a relaxing treatment, medium to energize the entire system, deep to release severe muscle tension.

ABHYANGA - AYURVEDIC MASSAGE

In Ayurveda, the vital body parts (Marmas), have to be protected in order for the body to function properly. There are 107 Marmas in the body and massaging these points will help all organs of the body to remain healthy.

Abhyanga Massage promotes healing by eliminating toxins from the body; it works on Marma points as well as on Chakras removing stagnant energy to facilitate a flow of renewed energy in the body.

It is performed in a rhythmic sequence to invigorate and to balance the entire system.

It helps increasing circulation, muscle tone, mental tranquility and general better health.

Sesame oil is applied to the body; this kind of oil is a natural antibacterial, antiviral and anti inflammatory. It keeps the joints flexible and it is used in India for a variety of ailments.

KU NYE – TIBETAN MASSAGE

Tibetan Medicine believes that health is achieved by keeping in balance the 5 elements of which everything is made of (earth, fire, water, air and space). One of the methods of Tibetan healing is Ku Nye, or Tibetan Massage.

In Tibetan, Ku means to apply oil and Nye means to apply pressure with a variety of movements.

These movements vary form deep pressures, stretches, kneading and flicking.

Tibetan Massage focuses on specific points on the body which are massaged with Sesame oil or Mustard Seed oil to balance the 5 elements.

It is an excellent way to relax and to promote general health; it is used to prevent illness, to promote physical health as well as mental and emotional health.