Yoga and Thai massage
Bodynamic Somatic psychotherapy YogaI have been studying a psychotherapy system called Bodynamic for a year now. And in an article about it I am finding the following excerpt which if we take away some terminology sounds to me like a very good description …
Thai MassageToday I’m in the mood for busting myths. Here are 5 myths about Thai massage that I have come across in my practice. There should be pain for it to work Thai massage involves assisted stretches and deep tissue work, …
Human body Movement Posture YogaMoving slowly is an effective tool to help change perception, motor control, and threat associated with movement. Here are six reasons to go slow: 1. It’s much better to go slowly if you want to move with deliberate intention and …
Life Massage Stress Thai Massage“I didn’t realise I was carrying so much tension! Why an I so tense?” This is a common phrase I hear in my practice. Oftentimes, a client will come in for a massage, and when I work on their legs, …
Human body Life YogaWhat is Parasitic Tension? The term comes from the Feldenkrais Method, which is a movement awareness practice. Parasitic tension refers to the extra muscle tensing that happens beyond what’s needed for a specific movement. Imagine you’re reaching for a glass …
Balance Benefits Healthy ageing YogaBalance is our ability to maintain a stable position. It is one of the essential physical skills that we need to have as we age. So are you balancing well? We are keeping balance all the time. Walking is a …
Benefits Massage Self-care Thai MassageI feel amazing!I haven’t slept that well for a long time!My body feels longer and looser!The tension subsided significantly!This was so relaxing! This is some of the feedback I often get after even one treatment. Thai massage can melt away …
Human body Massage YogaFascia – the network of connective tissue that envelops every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ, has long been overlooked in the world of health and wellness. However, research in the past several decades has shed light on its crucial role …
Healthy ageing Yoga Yoga for functional ageingI am sitting on a sandy beach but there is a wide strip of stones between me and the sea. My feet complain every time I go in and out of the water. I am trying to make myself lighter …
LifeHow would you live your day if it was your last?And I don’t mean what would you do, like, would you reach for the bucket list in the bottom drawer or go to bed and pull the blanket over your …