Description:

A 90-minute workshop introducing Thai massage theory and techniques to anyone who would like to enjoy being able to offer their benefits to friends and family. No bodywork experience is required.

Thai Massage is an ancient bodywork practice which combines acupressure, energy meridian stimulation and yoga-like stretching. This is an Ayurvedic version of Shiatsu which encourages great relaxation and rejuvenation. The recipient, fully clothed on a floor mat, continues to remain passive, while gently and fluidly, yoga-influenced stretches are applied to them. There are many positive effects including stress-reduction, increased flexibility resulting in injury prevention, muscle spasm relief and the treatment of a wide variety of orthopedic complaints. This work is also a conscious, meditational application of Metta (love and compassion) that leaves both the giver and receiver with a life-affirming feeling of peace and connection.

Jennifer Gillmor is a Senior Practitioner at Thai Massage Toronto, a Holistic Table Massage Practitioner and a Yoga Teacher at Yogaspace in Toronto, Canada