What is Thai Yoga?
Thai Yoga Bodywork is a therapeutic technique that dates back thousands of years. Ancient Thais treated a number of ailments by using this bodywork to restore the flow of energy throughout the body. Thai Yoga is a deep, full-body treatment, which includes both stretching of the joints and muscles, and applied pressure to the sen lines. Thai people used massage not only to treat illnesses, but also to maintain health and well-being.

What are the benefits?
• stress and pain relief
• better resistance to injury
• improved range of motion
• release of lactic acid and other toxins from areas of accumulation
• toning of internal organs
• deep relaxation

Beyond that are more subtle benefits including reduced stress, improved focus and concentration, inner peace and serenity not to mention wanting to become a better person. Having respect for your body whatever fitness level, shape, size or age you are. Being grateful for what you have and are able to offer others. From the experiences we have had with participants, they all seem to agree that you gain much more from your yoga practice that you ever imagined you would.

What techniques are used?
• pressure along the sen or energy lines of the body
• gentle soothing movement
• yogic stretching
• rhythmic rocking
• range of motion work
• joint compression and decompression

A Thai Yoga treatment is a positive, energizing, uplifting experience for the client as well as the practitioner. A session is a flowing dialog between client and practitioner, akin to a dance or martial arts form. The client is passive and completely supported in all positions by the therapist.

What should I wear (and other tips)?
Thai yoga bodywork is practiced fully clothed on a futon mat on the floor. Wear comfortable clothes (no belts or restrictive clothing.) The participant should come on an empty stomach. Please come with clean feet as thai yoga sessions are given barefoot.