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THAI YOGA Therapeutics
This Ancient massage practice is generally done while the participant is in loose, comfortable clothing and is traditionally performed on a massage mat or firm mattress on the floor. Generally, the participant is positioned in a variety of yoga-like positions during the course of the massage, while the masseuse or practitioner applies rhythmic pressure on the sen lines in a gentle rocking motion that puts your mind and body at ease. The practitioner leans on the recipient's body using hands, forearms, knees, and feet to apply firm rhythmic pressure. In some positions, hands fixate the body, while the feet do the massaging action. This may include rhythmic pressing and stretching of the entire body, pulling fingers, toes, ears, cracking the knuckles, walking on the recipient's, and manipulating the recipient's body into many different positions. A full Thai massage session can typically last two hours, but generally, most people only have time for an hour. There are a standard procedure and rhythm to the massage, which the practitioner will adjust to fit each individual client.
HOT STONE & GEM Therapy
Hot stone massage therapy melts away tension, eases muscle stiffness and increases circulation and metabolism. Each hot stone massage therapy session promotes deeper muscle relaxation through the placement of smooth, water-heated stones at key points on the body . The use of hot stones offers benefits. ,such as the direct heat of the stones relaxes muscles, allowing access to their deeper muscle layers. Hot stone massage provides a very healing experience. The hot stones are known to expand blood vessels, which encourages blood flow throughout the body. The hot stones have a sedative effect that can relieve chronic pain, reduce stress and promote deep relaxation.
Provides relief from pain associated with fibromyalgia, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other chronic conditions
Decreases pain and muscle spasms
Reduces chronic stress and tension
Increases flexibility in joints, aiding in easier mobility and movement
Relieves pain and tension created by strained and contracted muscles
Hawaian Lomi Lomi
Hawaiian Lomi Lomi is an Ancient Sacred Spiritual practice that may be performed with or without emollient. The practitioner always begins by saying a prayer to themselves. Then proceeds by placing their hands gently on the client and remaining still for a few moments. The client is asked to breathe deeply to help them relax before their session begins. Practitioners use the palms, forearms, fingers, knuckles, elbows, knees, feet, even sticks, and stones when applying this ancient healing art form. In this Ancient practice, Modern practitioners who are taught this healing modality are learning to apply it with the intention of Love.
Lomi Lomi is best known for long, flowing, dance-like strokes, often using the forearms and generous amounts of oil. Gentle stretches and joint rotations are common in this practice. The Practitioner generally is massaging two parts of your body at the same time, for example, using one hand or forearm on your shoulder while simultaneously massaging a hip with the other hand or forearm. Both massaging two areas at the same time and the long flowing strokes are believed to promote harmony and balance in your body. The difference between Swedish massage and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi is "loving touch."
