If you’ve ever received a massage before, you know it’s the perfect way to unwind, de-stress and unclench those tight muscles. But when most people think of a traditional massage, they envision lying under a blanket or towel while a massage therapist kneads those tight muscles – not necessarily stretching, twisting or palming, all of which is involved in Thai yoga massage.
As a different type of approach that combines all the aforementioned tactics, Thai yoga massage helps you relax and recover, and has become an ideal solution for athletes, desk-bound workers and individuals who could benefit from movement and stretching. Typically performed on the floor lying on a mat, Thai yoga massage begins with a specially-trained therapist who guides you through partner yoga poses and stretches, usually starting with a focus on the feet and ending with the face and head. By starting with the feet, your energy can be moved upward and, in turn, helps increase blood flow circulation and energy throughout your body (all while reducing stress levels).
With increased blood circulation comes additional oxygen that will flow to the brain, helping to decrease issues as commonplace as headaches.
How does Thai yoga massage differ from, say, a deep tissue massage? Like a deep tissue approach, a massage therapist uses his or her palms to gently knead the muscles, but also adds twisting and stretching using feet, thumbs and fists to work the body. The slow movements allow for your mind and body to relax, get centered and experience true wind-down characteristics
Furthermore, a Thai yoga massage stimulates pressure points to open the body’s energy pathways and allows the body to heal – essentially a more active type of massage boasting various yoga poses, enabling a deeper stretch. This technique indeed differs from a traditional massage, but also brings with it a myriad of benefits to help heal your body.
These include:
- Increased flexibility
- Relief of pain and muscle tension
- Improved range of motion
- Deep relaxation and stress relief
- Improved circulation and lymphatic flow
- Reduced headaches and increased energy levels
Thai Massage Albuquerque Pro Tip: It’s important to take the time to rest and recover; combining a massage and stretching will allow the body and mind to relax and recharge, and will even help you think clearer because you will be feeling better after experiencing it.
Discover for yourself why it’s often said we offer the type of massage therapy Albuquerque has been waiting for by calling (505) 235-8032. Whether it’s a deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, sports massage or luminosity, Thai Massage Albuquerque invites you to experience true relaxation and improve your health.
