What is the difference between Thai massage and Thai yoga massage?

Essentially, Navina™ Thai Yoga Therapy uses many of the same techniques, postures and forms as Thai Massage, yet our philosophies of practice, the application of techniques and the underlying knowledge of the human body are different. I hope that helps with clarity.

What is Thai yoga massage?

Thai yoga bodywork and massage focuses on improving and balancing the flow of energy throughout the body and combines dynamic-assisted stretching influenced by yoga with physical pressure applied along energy lines influenced by Chinese acupuncture and Ayurveda.

What is Thai yoga massage good for?

Thai massage incorporates yoga-like stretches to reduce stress and improve circulation. The gradual, gentle stretching will enhance the person’s flexibility over time, allowing a greater range of motion.

Are Thai massages worth it?

The bottom line Thai massage is an ancient practice with many benefits that are supported by modern science. It may reduce the severity of your headaches, decrease lower back and joint pain, increase your flexibility, calm your anxieties, and energize your mind and body.

Can a Thai massage do damage?

There are a few potential risks of Thai massage, just like any form of massage. It may cause changes in your heart rate. This could be harmful if you have a heart condition. There is also a small risk of injury to muscles or bones from a rough massage.

What happens to body after Thai massage?

Thai massage combines compression, acupressure, and passive stretching. These increase the range of motion in your joints and muscles. This can also improve your posture. Helps with back pain.

Who should avoid Thai massage?

If you have high blood pressure or other abnormalities of blood vessels e.g. varicose veins you should avoid Thai massage because you have the risk of blood clotting and might not be aware of it.