Thai massage is a truly holistic style of bodywork. I once heard someone saying that getting a Thai massage is like going to your massage therapist, then your chiropractor, then your acupuncturist and then to a yoga class, all in …
Benefits Massage Thai Massage6 ways Thai yoga massage can help you
Massage Thai MassageWhat length of massage treatment is best to choose?
What length of Thai yoga massage treatment is best to choose? This is a question I get very often when people try to choose from the 1h, 1.5h and 2h options. So which one is the best? My answer will …
Massage Thai MassageDoes more pressure give you more benefits in massage?
People come to me for massage and many a times they tell me before we even start that they want me to use a lot of pressure. Especially on their back. So I want to share my thoughts on that. …
Life Massage Thai MassageTending the garden now
I spent an hour this morning with my strawberries as they were totally overgrown by weeds. What is my excuse? I have been busy, had no time. But I had to tend to my garden, and now! As I was working and …
Body Human body MassageMassage increases oxytocin, the love hormone
A 2012 study at the University of California Los Angeles found that massage increases oxytocin in the body. Oxytocin is called “the love hormone” and it ensures the connection between us human beings. Not only is it present at birth, …
Massage Thai MassageYou have never had Thai yoga massage: Frequently asked questions
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about Thai yoga massage. What to expect during your Thai massage session? Thai massage is a mat based bodywork. It is done on the floor on a comfortable futon. Unlike other …
Massage Thai MassageMassage can help with reducing high blood pressure
Today I am looking at the question can massage help with reducing high blood pressure. Why is this important in the first place? According to the British government statistics approximately 1 in 4 adults worldwide have high blood pressure. The …
Human body MassageProven benefits of touch or how massage helps people
Tiffany M. Field is professor of pediatrics at University of Miami who has been studying the benefits of touch and massage for more than 40 years. Her daughter was born prematurely and massage helped the tiny baby thrive in the …
Human body Massage MovementHow moving in the morning slows down ageing
Does moving in the morning slow down ageing? Is it that simple? Well, it seems that the answer is yes, if you ask Gil Hedley. He has been studying the human body for decades. You can watch his dissection videos …
Human body Massage YogaTension in the jaw and what to do about it
Recently I have become aware of a lot of tension in my jaw. Not only do I constantly clench my teeth but my tongue is often glued to my palate. Do you know that clenching your jaw may cause tension …