Thai Yoga Massage is based on the philosophies of Ayurvedic Medicine, Yoga and Buddhism. It has evolved over time into a dynamic modality that includes gentle rocking, deep stretching, rhythmic compression, soft tissue manipulation, energy balancing and acupressure.  The teachings are a coalescence of the methods, philosophy, and techniques of that have spanned great distances across South East Asia, and passed down from teacher to student for over 2,500 years.

Thai Yoga Massage affects the whole body, relaxing both deep and superficial tension, enhancing the body’s own energy flow and promoting a sense of peace and wellbeing, increasing flexibility and range of motion, and optimizing one’s ability to restore balance and health to the body. 

The art of Thai Massage was developed by a hermit of the woods named Shivago Komar Bucca (Jivaka Komarpaj), who was a physician to an order of Buddhist monks and nuns in India. When these monks and nuns migrated from India to Sri Lanka, Laos, Burma and Thailand, they brought this special information with them and developed into what we know today as Thai Yoga Massage. What began as a means of keeping the body free from pain and facilitating states of deep meditation, evolved into a healing tradition with a spiritual message of compassion and loving-kindness. 

Instructor Cheri Neal is a Certified Massage Therapist and Certified Thai Massage Practitioner, and Experienced Yoga Instructor of over a decade. Her extensive training in Traditional Thai Massage (Nuad Bo Rarn), Hatha Yoga and Buddhism, lends to her passion and expertise in Thai Yoga Massage. Her love for this work serves to preserve the history and tradition of this dynamic practice. She is registered through the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork as an approved continuing education provider.

Thai Yoga Massage is a unique modality with a rich cultural and spiritual history. It is a growing profession, and learning the art of Thai Massage will set you apart in the field of bodywork, if this message speaks to you.

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