I wrote this paper for graduation from a Thai Massage program in response to what I felt was some less than compassionate sentiments expressed towards those who were not “in shape” or were to put it bluntly as expressed “fat” during the course of discussions. With my growing baby and pregnancy I am reminded of [...]
We know our bodies are charged with electrical energy that keeps us running like the Energizer bunny most of the time. When the battery gets run down a bit we replenish the store of energy by relaxing, getting a massage, taking a hot bath and other techniques. But what can tip us off that our [...]
The purpose of Compassion in Thai massage Emily Canibano Recitation of the Om Namo to call forth the memory of Jivaka and Buddha helps in connecting to the long lineage of those earliest practitioners of Thai massage. It is a request for their guidance in helping to alleviate suffering, unhappiness and disease[1] in modern day [...]
Well, I can’t answer that completely because it would depend on what you should be eating, your meal plan, diet restrictions (DASH, diabetes, etc). HOWEVER, I was in Chicago and without my packed lunch so I decided to hit Qdoba with a few of the other Thai Massage students. I assumed my grilled veggie burrito [...]
Tuesday, August 25 TASTE OF THAI at Chicago School of Thai Massage 7pm – 9pm This FREE two hour class is taught by one or both of the Pauls! Register with CSTM! Friday, October 23 OPEN HOUSE at Chicago School of Thai Massage 7pm – 11pm Join us for our bi-annual, FREE, fun, celebration where [...]
A concise description of traditional Thai massage (Nuad Thai / Nuad Boran) What is known in the West as Thai massage is not massage at all, but rather an ancient energy-based healing system that combines acupressure, reflexology, and assisted yoga postures. Treatment effects are enhanced when the patient is fully relaxed and breathing deeply. This [...]
Welcome Naperville Yoga Seekers Naperville, IL. Sky Yoga Studio and more focuses on the individual and the cultivation of mind, body and spirit. Along these lines we offer a more personal style of yoga and fitness with small class sizes and individualized attention to help you develop and embrace a healthy, fit lifestyle. We will [...]
