Q:
What is Thai Yoga massage?
A: Traditional Thai Yoga massage dates back to about
2,500 B.C., developed to address most human disease. It
works on the body’s energy lines. These energy lines,
if blocked, cause discomfort and disease. A skilled
practitioner uses hands, feet and elbows to focus on pressure
points along the body’s energy lines, freeing up blockages
and calming the mind – working from the soles of the feet,
all the way up to the top of the head.
Q: What do I wear?
A: The client is asked to wear loose clothing and lies
on a comfortable futon mat. No oils are used.
Q: I’m in pain, how can Thai
Yoga massage help?
A: Therapeutic Thai yoga bodywork is practiced specifically
to treat certain diseases – please see the Benefits
page for a list of symptoms. Thai Yoga massage
addresses the client with a holistic intention. Melt Therapy
loves tackling neck and back pain!
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Q: I
heard that Thai Yoga massage hurts. Is this true?
A: Thai Yoga massage doesn’t hurt, if done correctly. An
intuitive, experienced practitioner will read your body
and be able to bring you to the edge of “good pain” – it
is at this threshold that the greatest release happens,
while not traumatising your body more.
Q: But what about “no pain,
no gain”?
A: We don’t subscribe to that concept. If your body’s
already out of whack, why would you pay to have someone
hurt it more? The human body contracts if threatened
with pain, so that defeats the purpose of relaxing in order
to receive the best therapeutic work.
Q: What if I’ve never taken
a yoga class? Is this type of massage beneficial for
me?
A: Yes! The nickname for Thai Yoga massage is “Lazyman’s
Yoga” -- you get all the Benefits of having gone
to a yoga class, but you don’t need to do any of the actual
work, because Erica does it for you! You achieve
the stretches and calmness of mind, and walk away feeling
superbly limber and grounded. A pretty good deal,
if you ask us.
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Q: How will Thai Yoga massage
help me in pregnancy, ante- and post-natal?
A: Melt Therapy has been an “auntie” to many a newborn, and
believes firmly that giving your child the best starts
in the womb. If
the mother’s body is well cared for and is supported during
her pregnancy, the more effectively nutrients can be circulated
to the unborn child. Many pregnant women suffer from
tiredness and the “usual” aches and pains. But, these are
completely unnecessary during pregnancy if she allows her
body to be treated in a consistent manner through Thai
Yoga massage. Not only does massage relieve tension,
but it effectively unblocks energy, therefore allowing
mother to be at her peak and an unborn child to receive
only the very best. Post-natal is a critical time
when the mother’s body has undergone the trauma of childbirth
and is expected to get back on its feet to attend to the
newborn. Sleepless nights and a sore aching body
accompany. Post-natal massage is crucial for helping
the mother recover faster, so that she can be 100% effective
as a new mum for her child. (Make a mother happy
by giving her a gift voucher –
whether she’s expecting, she’s a new mother, or she’s been
a mother for a while!)
Q: How many sessions would you
recommend?
A: We usually recommend 6-10
treatments, but it depends on the individual, what his/her
body’s been through, and what s/he sets as an intention
for treatment. Thai
Yoga massage comes from a holistic philosophy and encompasses
the physical, emotional, and spiritual state of well-being. It
is good to keep in mind that trauma on the body manifests
like layers of an onion, and the more work you allow your
body to receive, the more layers can be lifted off. Taking
time out to have your body serviced brings about nothing
but benefit, and you will feel a freedom in your body you’ve
never experienced before. Please enquire about Melt
Therapy treatment packages.
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Q: I heard that Thai Yoga massage
can go beyond 2 hours?
A: Yes. Unlike compartmentalised massages in the
West, the true spirit of Thai Yoga massage is one of “loving
kindness”, and honours the needs of the patient. Therefore,
if the patient is willing to receive healing, this can
extend beyond the traditional length of 2 hours. Erica
is experienced in giving powerful massages, ranging from
20 minutes to 5.5 hours. Find out more
about treatments.
Q:
I’m not bendy. Is
Thai Yoga massage for me?
A: Absolutely! If anything, you’re a prime candidate,
because all that gentle stretching will help your body
feel great – and, over time, you’re body will regain suppleness.
Q: What’s the difference between
Thai Yoga massage and Swedish massage?
A: Swedish (or any Western-style) massage is very much
restricted to working with muscles and soft tissue. The
masseur will knead your muscles in an attempt to induce
physical and emotional relaxation. No doubt this
provides relief in our world dominated by haste and stress. But
Thai Yoga massage goes further because it works the energy
body: energy points along the body are pressed, and gentle
pressure is used instead of kneading. Thai Yoga massage
incorporates a great deal of stretching, or applied yoga,
which stimulates the energy flow of the body. The
effect is unlike any other massage.
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Q:
Can massage help in weight loss?
A: Regular massage can help
you prepare your body for workouts, especially
if you’re just getting back into a routine or
training. If you’re inflexible, Thai Yoga massage
will help lengthen your muscles to their normal position,
so that you get the maximum workout and don’t build up
on contracted muscles. Likewise, a strong Thai Yoga
massage after an intense workout will push out all the
pain-causing lactic acid building up in your muscles, preparing
you for a more efficient workout next.
Q: Are massages available
in the evening after work?
A: Definitely. Though, those time slots tend to be the
most popular, so it’s best to book ahead. It is worth
calling up for a last minute appointment, as occasionally
there are spaces or cancellations (please note that cancellations
require 24 hour notice).
Q: Are Thai Yoga massage
home visits available?
A: Yes. A travel/set up cost will
be charged, and this depends on your location. Please
call or email for a quote,
and have your postcode ready.
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