Radiant Body  |  Sebastopol
 

Thai massage deeply relaxes and restores the body through a beautiful flow of combined assisted yoga stretches, acupressure techniques, tension release and energy alignment. Practiced for many centuries in Thailand and India, the flow of yogic stretching movements are enhanced with kneading and muscle pressure along the body’s energy lines with the hands and feet. Thai massage uses the principles of acupressure whereby the sen is stimulated, which is said to balance the energy system in the body and boost your immune system and overall body health. the passive stretching will also help to open up the body and help increase flexibility and relieve tension within the joints and the muscles. In Thai massage it is not just the hands that are used to free tension from the recipient’s body, but the therapists feet, forearms, knees, and elbows as well. Be assured northern style Thai massage is never painful. Thai massage is applied on a mat on the floor, the work is done fully clothed and no oils are required. The Thai herbs used are thought to help relieve tension and pain. Thai herbal compress massages are said to be relaxing and soothing, and they are often used to treat chronic pain, muscle tension, and stress.