Asian Bodywork Therapy allows a client the opportunity to reconnect with the universal life force and re-balance their own innate healing energy.
What is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a Japanese word which translates as "shi" for finger, and "atsu" for pressure. Shiatsu is a form of Asian Bodywork which is conducted fully clothed using acupressure points, rotations and stretches to help release both emotional and physical blockages. Shiatsu offers a holistic approach to healing the body, mind and spirit by balancing the meridian pathways of energy.
Shiatsu is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, dating back to over 5,000 years. Shiatsu works with acupressure points stimulating the same points as an acupuncturist, but instead of needling, uses gentle but firm finger pressure along meridians or pathways connecting the acupressure points to your internal organs. Energy known as Chi flows through the meridians circulating healing energy to all systems of the body, promoting circulation of blood and fluids, and releasing and eliminating toxins to restore well-being. Clients are fully clothed, wearing loose comfortable garments. It is traditionally done on a futon mat on the floor, but can be on a massage table or chair.
Benefits of Shiatsu A Shiatsu session is beneficial for relief from headaches; neck, shoulder and back pain; anxiety; stress; irritability; and overall mental clarity. Shiatsu assists in providing pain management, relieving muscle tension, soreness and joint pain while releasing toxins and impurities. Shiatsu also helps people who suffer from insomnia and fibromyalgia. Pressure points for individual concerns for any physical, emotional or spiritual problem can be held to maintain your overall health.
What is Thai Bodywork?
Thai Yoga Massage (Nuad Bo’ran)
What is known in the West as Thai Yoga Massage is not massage at all, but rather an ancient energy-based healing system that combines acupressure, reflexology, and assisted yoga postures. This traditional healing practice, called Nuad Boran in the Thai language, stands in sharp contrast to western massage therapies.
Traditional Nuad Boran uses no oils or lotions, and the recipient remains clothed during a treatment usually on a futon mat on the floor. There is constant body contact between the practitioner and client, but rather than rubbing on muscles, the body is compressed, pulled, stretched and rocked in order to clear energy blockages and relieve tension. The practitioner uses thumbs, palms, forearms, elbows, knees and feet to create a dance of movement on the body of the recipient. Integrated yoga postures are performed on the recipient. Through assisted yoga, the body is stretched in ways that are difficult to attain through individual exercise and yoga practice.
Nuad Bo’ran evolved in Thailand over 2,000 years ago. The Thai system focuses on circulation of vital energy in major pathways called “Sen Lines”. The major energy lines are manipulated, and important pressure points along these pathways are stimulated to help break down blockages, stimulate energy flow and restore balance and harmony.
Through the process of Nuad Bo’ran joints are opened, muscles and tendons are stretched, internal organs are toned, and energy is balanced. The overall effect is one of deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and is often an exciting and powerful mind/body healing experience, bringing both the recipient and the practitioner to heightened states of physical and spiritual well-being.
For many, traditional Nuad Boran is also a spiritual discipline in that it incorporates the practices of mindfulness (breath awareness) and loving kindness (focused compassion). These techniques, when shared by practitioner and client, help bring the treatment session to a focused and deep level.
What is Reiki?
Reiki is pronounced "Ray" for universal, and "Key" for life force energy. A Reiki session is performed with the client fully clothed. Experience a peaceful, non-invasive, relaxing session which helps to contribute to the wellness and balance of all levels of functioning: Mental, physical, emotional and spiritual.
Reiki is a hands-on or above body healing touch that helps remove energy blocks and assists in emotional releases while universal energy flows into your energy field balancing your chakras and your endocrine system.
Reiki assists in calming the mind, lowering blood pressure, improving circulation, helps restore immune functions, and releases painful muscle tension while promoting restful sleep, healing and relaxation. The benefits of Reiki have become more widely accepted and it is practiced in hospitals around the country to help calm people prior to surgery and help people heal and manage their pain.
What is Qigong?
Qigong or Chi Kung litteral means "Energy Work" or "Cultivating One's Life-force". Similar to Tai Chi, Qigong is a series of attentive gentle movements or postures combined with breath work and focused intention / visualization. Some forms can be done sitting or lying down. And most moves can be made more challenging by taking a wider "Horse" stance. One finds the practice of such gentle movements to be quite profound. Your stress leaves and you find yourself feeling joyful.
Qigong creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that are not part of traditional exercise programs. Most other forms of exercise do not involve the meridian system used in acupuncture nor do they emphasize the importance of adding mindful intent and breathing techniques to physical movements. When these dimensions are added, the benefits of exercise increase exponentially.
The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qigong reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. It has also been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions.
Those who maintain a consistent practice of Qigong find that it helps one regain a youthful vitality, maintain health even into old age and helps speed recovery from illness. Western scientific research confirms that Qigong reduces hypertension and the incidence of falling in the aged population. One of the more important long-term effects is that Qigong reestablishes the body/mind/soul connection.
Indian Head Massage & Indian Foot Massage
Massage has been a part of Indian culture for many thousands of years. Even today, babies are massaged with fragrant oils from birth and as they get older, are taught the techniques so that they can themselves give massage to other family members. Indian women are often admired for their lustrous hair, and they regularly massage oils into the scalp to keep it healthy and promote hair growth.
Indian Head Massage
This massage is performed without oils or creams and the client remains fully clothed. It incorporates massage to the neck, shoulders head and face, and also the ears.
Indian Head Massage can be performed almost anywhere as the client simply needs to sit in a chair to receive it. The total treatment takes approximately 30 minutes.
Indian Head Massage:
· Mobilizes the muscles of the neck and shoulders as well as joint mobility.
· Stimulates circulation to the head and shoulders.
· Increases lymphatic drainage, removing toxins.
· Relieves headaches and eyestrain.
· Increases mental awareness.
· Promotes healthy hair growth.
· Imparts feeling of general well-being.
Indian Foot Massage
Indian Foot Massage is a beautiful and relaxing modality, which balances the body mind and spirit.
This unique treatment involves the use of ghee (clarified butter) and a small copper bowl. It is deeply revitalizing for tired feet and legs and, as the feet contain key energy and nerve endings relating to all organs of the body it also helps re-balance the whole body.
The treatment involves vigorously rubbing the soles of the feet with the bowl to draw out heat and toxins, thereby inducing relaxation. The treatment begins with some relaxing foot and leg moves. Slowly and methodically the toes, feet ankles and calves are helped to relax. It continues with special moves performed with the copper bowl. The treatment helps to detoxify and balance the body's energies.
What is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a Japanese word which translates as "shi" for finger, and "atsu" for pressure. Shiatsu is a form of Asian Bodywork which is conducted fully clothed using acupressure points, rotations and stretches to help release both emotional and physical blockages. Shiatsu offers a holistic approach to healing the body, mind and spirit by balancing the meridian pathways of energy.
Shiatsu is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, dating back to over 5,000 years. Shiatsu works with acupressure points stimulating the same points as an acupuncturist, but instead of needling, uses gentle but firm finger pressure along meridians or pathways connecting the acupressure points to your internal organs. Energy known as Chi flows through the meridians circulating healing energy to all systems of the body, promoting circulation of blood and fluids, and releasing and eliminating toxins to restore well-being. Clients are fully clothed, wearing loose comfortable garments. It is traditionally done on a futon mat on the floor, but can be on a massage table or chair.
Benefits of Shiatsu A Shiatsu session is beneficial for relief from headaches; neck, shoulder and back pain; anxiety; stress; irritability; and overall mental clarity. Shiatsu assists in providing pain management, relieving muscle tension, soreness and joint pain while releasing toxins and impurities. Shiatsu also helps people who suffer from insomnia and fibromyalgia. Pressure points for individual concerns for any physical, emotional or spiritual problem can be held to maintain your overall health.
What is Thai Bodywork?
Thai Yoga Massage (Nuad Bo’ran)
What is known in the West as Thai Yoga Massage is not massage at all, but rather an ancient energy-based healing system that combines acupressure, reflexology, and assisted yoga postures. This traditional healing practice, called Nuad Boran in the Thai language, stands in sharp contrast to western massage therapies.
Traditional Nuad Boran uses no oils or lotions, and the recipient remains clothed during a treatment usually on a futon mat on the floor. There is constant body contact between the practitioner and client, but rather than rubbing on muscles, the body is compressed, pulled, stretched and rocked in order to clear energy blockages and relieve tension. The practitioner uses thumbs, palms, forearms, elbows, knees and feet to create a dance of movement on the body of the recipient. Integrated yoga postures are performed on the recipient. Through assisted yoga, the body is stretched in ways that are difficult to attain through individual exercise and yoga practice.
Nuad Bo’ran evolved in Thailand over 2,000 years ago. The Thai system focuses on circulation of vital energy in major pathways called “Sen Lines”. The major energy lines are manipulated, and important pressure points along these pathways are stimulated to help break down blockages, stimulate energy flow and restore balance and harmony.
Through the process of Nuad Bo’ran joints are opened, muscles and tendons are stretched, internal organs are toned, and energy is balanced. The overall effect is one of deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and is often an exciting and powerful mind/body healing experience, bringing both the recipient and the practitioner to heightened states of physical and spiritual well-being.
For many, traditional Nuad Boran is also a spiritual discipline in that it incorporates the practices of mindfulness (breath awareness) and loving kindness (focused compassion). These techniques, when shared by practitioner and client, help bring the treatment session to a focused and deep level.
What is Reiki?
Reiki is pronounced "Ray" for universal, and "Key" for life force energy. A Reiki session is performed with the client fully clothed. Experience a peaceful, non-invasive, relaxing session which helps to contribute to the wellness and balance of all levels of functioning: Mental, physical, emotional and spiritual.
Reiki is a hands-on or above body healing touch that helps remove energy blocks and assists in emotional releases while universal energy flows into your energy field balancing your chakras and your endocrine system.
Reiki assists in calming the mind, lowering blood pressure, improving circulation, helps restore immune functions, and releases painful muscle tension while promoting restful sleep, healing and relaxation. The benefits of Reiki have become more widely accepted and it is practiced in hospitals around the country to help calm people prior to surgery and help people heal and manage their pain.
What is Qigong?
Qigong or Chi Kung litteral means "Energy Work" or "Cultivating One's Life-force". Similar to Tai Chi, Qigong is a series of attentive gentle movements or postures combined with breath work and focused intention / visualization. Some forms can be done sitting or lying down. And most moves can be made more challenging by taking a wider "Horse" stance. One finds the practice of such gentle movements to be quite profound. Your stress leaves and you find yourself feeling joyful.
Qigong creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that are not part of traditional exercise programs. Most other forms of exercise do not involve the meridian system used in acupuncture nor do they emphasize the importance of adding mindful intent and breathing techniques to physical movements. When these dimensions are added, the benefits of exercise increase exponentially.
The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qigong reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. It has also been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions.
Those who maintain a consistent practice of Qigong find that it helps one regain a youthful vitality, maintain health even into old age and helps speed recovery from illness. Western scientific research confirms that Qigong reduces hypertension and the incidence of falling in the aged population. One of the more important long-term effects is that Qigong reestablishes the body/mind/soul connection.
Indian Head Massage & Indian Foot Massage
Massage has been a part of Indian culture for many thousands of years. Even today, babies are massaged with fragrant oils from birth and as they get older, are taught the techniques so that they can themselves give massage to other family members. Indian women are often admired for their lustrous hair, and they regularly massage oils into the scalp to keep it healthy and promote hair growth.
Indian Head Massage
This massage is performed without oils or creams and the client remains fully clothed. It incorporates massage to the neck, shoulders head and face, and also the ears.
Indian Head Massage can be performed almost anywhere as the client simply needs to sit in a chair to receive it. The total treatment takes approximately 30 minutes.
Indian Head Massage:
· Mobilizes the muscles of the neck and shoulders as well as joint mobility.
· Stimulates circulation to the head and shoulders.
· Increases lymphatic drainage, removing toxins.
· Relieves headaches and eyestrain.
· Increases mental awareness.
· Promotes healthy hair growth.
· Imparts feeling of general well-being.
Indian Foot Massage
Indian Foot Massage is a beautiful and relaxing modality, which balances the body mind and spirit.
This unique treatment involves the use of ghee (clarified butter) and a small copper bowl. It is deeply revitalizing for tired feet and legs and, as the feet contain key energy and nerve endings relating to all organs of the body it also helps re-balance the whole body.
The treatment involves vigorously rubbing the soles of the feet with the bowl to draw out heat and toxins, thereby inducing relaxation. The treatment begins with some relaxing foot and leg moves. Slowly and methodically the toes, feet ankles and calves are helped to relax. It continues with special moves performed with the copper bowl. The treatment helps to detoxify and balance the body's energies.