Zen Shiatsu | Thai Yoga Massage


Zen Shiatsu

  "Zen Shiatsu is a form of bodywork administered by thumbs, fingers, palms and elbows, feet and knees. It depends for its success on a meditative activity of the practitioner, aimed especially at detecting the body responses to the treatment, which influence the subsequent treatment step by step. Pressure is applied to all parts of the body along specific pathways (meridians). These are essentially the same meridians that are used in traditional Chinese medicine for acupuncture, though modified and extended by Masunaga (so they are sometimes called Masunaga Meridians). It is understood that this technique stimulates the natural healing powers of the body, wherefore symptoms of disease lessen and vitality is regained.

The professional Zen Shiatsu therapist is trained to feel the body's condition, particularly the circulation, by his/her hands in order to find the imbalanced areas in the body. By skillfully stimulating the imbalanced meridians, the therapist attempts to restore the balanced flow. From the Western point of view, shiatsu works directly to calm the autonomic nervous system, which has the effect of calming nervous distress and increasing resistance to stress. By helping with blood and lymph circulation in the body, shiatsu helps to maintain and improve muscle tone and healthy internal organ functions. It is believed that shiatsu can also strengthen the immune system. Regular and consistent shiatsu treatments can become an important aspect of preventive health care as well as treatment for existing symptoms.
~Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Traditional Medicine, Portland, Oregon
 

Zen Shiatsu Treatment:
* 60min/$35.00
* 90min/$55.00

What to expect before, during, and after your Zen Shiatsu Treatment:

Before: try to relax and do not come on a full stomach.

On your first visit, you will fill out an extensive questionnaire and intake form; this is to help us to determine your constitutional type and the intake form is that typically provided for services of this nature.

                                                                  
During: Zen Shiatsu is performed with the client fully clothed in comfortable clothing, such as sweats, yoga clothing clothing that is loose and comfortable for the client. The session is performed on a specially-designed Shiatsu futon that is on the floor; special pillows, coverings, and face coverings can be utilized during the sessions as well. I will first perform stomach and back hara assessments; this will let me know what are most Kyo and Jitsu within your meridian system. We will address these excesses, deficiencies, and blockages during the treatment session. The stomach assessment lets me know what is the most surface of your imbalances; the back assessment will let me know what the underlying causes are. We will address both stomach and back during your treatment session in order to work toward creating an overall harmony within your body.

After: There is no rush for you to leave. Once the treatment is done, you will have time to rest and/or sleep, and then we can discuss your treatment and plan. We will provide you with fresh fruit, vegetables, and tea of your choice. You may have many different reactions to your first Zen Shiatsu treatment; this is something that we will discuss with you once the treatment is over, as it is very individualized and specific to the person.

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Thai Yoga Massage

Thai Yoga Massage incorporates movements and postures similar to those utilized within the practice of yoga. Many refer to Thai Yoga Massage as "lazy man's yoga" because the practitioner gently guides the client's body into similar positions, while the client can relax and focus on breathing and inner reflection, as well as meditate. The client does not have to think about their body as they would within an active Yoga class. The practitioner benefits as well they too are moving from pose to pose as they position the client.

Thai Yoga is not only about the positioning of the client's body; it is also a matter of listening with feeling and addressing the client's bodily cues that need to be addressed by the practitioner. This can mean less range of motion, less body stretches, maybe focusing on the use of herbal balls to address certain aches and pains, and promoting release both physically and emotionally. Thai Yoga Massage sessions are rarely the same, but they overall include: range of motion, moderate to intermediate stretching techniques, palming, thumbing, and the use of warm/hot herbal compresses used in a massage-like manner; feet, knees, and elbows are also utilized.

Thai Yoga Massage:
90min/$60.00
120min/$80.00

 

What to expect before, during and after your Thai Yoga Treatment: Before: try to relax and do not come on a full stomach.

On your first visit, you will fill out an intake form the intake form is that typically provided for services of this nature.

During:Thai Yoga Massage is performed with the client fully clothed in comfortable clothing, such as sweats or yoga clothing clothing that is lose and comfortable for the client. The session is performed on a specially-designed futon that is on the floor; special pillows and coverings can be utilized during the session. We will then discuss your issues at that time and then we will move together into a meditative state, silently. The session will begin then.

After: There is no rush for you to leave. Once the treatment is done, you will have time to rest and/or sleep, and then we can discuss your treatment and plan. We will provide you with fresh fruit, vegetables, and the tea of your choice. You may have many different reactions to your first Thai Yoga treatment; this is something that we will discuss with you once the treatment is over, as it is very individualized and specific to the person.

*Price will include herbal ball(s) if used during massage.

     
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