I am reading Leon Chaitow’s book How to overcome pain and I found an explanation of massage’s role in what he calls “shutting the pain gate” mechanism. “Touching, rubbing or pressing an area of the body transmits sensations toward the …
Body Massage Pain Thai MassageThe pain gate mechanism: Massage’s role in overcoming pain
Massage Thai MassageI really need to say this: the main principle in Thai massage
The main principle in Thai massage is non-harming. The reason I need to say this is that in my practice I see a lot of people and also meet with their expectations. Let me explain. Little is known for the …
Body Breathing Human body Massage Stress Thai Massage YogaStress can lead to heart attacks and stroke
Stress can lead to heart attacks and stroke, shows a 2017 research published in The Lancet. Chronic stress can be as bad for the health of your heart as smoking, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. Despite the fact that …
Benefits Massage Thai Massage6 ways Thai yoga massage can help you
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 …
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 …
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 …
Thai MassageThai massage can immediately reduce stress, research shows
Many scientific studies show that popular Western types of massage can decrease stress. Thai massage, however, has not been that well researched. Studies are rare and small, but nevertheless they indicate that Thai massage can immediately reduce stress. A study in …
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 …