Thai Massage at Arogya
The other day, I was fortunate to receive a nourishing and absolutely reinvigorating table Thai Fusion massage at Arogya. I’m not surprised to report that I’m still feeling the benefits. Thai massage is a holistic therapy that uses a combination of acupressure, energy work, compression, and yoga-like stretches to improve flexibility, circulation, and immunity. It is a gentle yet effective way to release tension, improve range of motion, and promote overall well-being. Thai massages at Arogya may include ashiatsu back walking, which is also called foot pressure massage. In ashiatsu, your massage therapist will carefully use their feet to massage the muscles along the spine, as well as the backs of the legs and soles of the feet, while supporting themselves with two long bars attached to the ceiling. This treatment worked wonders in releasing my upper back, which was in need of extra love after a weekend of kayaking and playing tennis.
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The acupressure I received as part of my Thai massage was focused a lot on points in my feet, around the skull, and throughout my face. The work done on my feet cleared congestion in my sinuses that I didn’t even know had been there. In my opinion, this completely supports the fact that Thai massage is a form of preventative medicine. Through stimulating the energetic meridians within the body, circulation and lymphatic function are improved and, as a result, our immunity is strengthened.
As a yoga teacher, something else I love about Thai massage is the postural yoga incorporated throughout the work. My massage therapist confidently maneuvered my body through a number of hip and hamstring openers, nourishing knee adjustments, and a wonderful supported cobra variation. It was healing to relax into each of these assisted stretches, which help improve flexibility and mobility – two essentials for helping the body stay resilient and resistant to injury.
If you’re interested in learning more or experiencing a Thai massage at Arogya, please visit the website or call 203-226-2682.
I certainly look forward to my next session!
– By Sophie Slater
I learned a lot about Thai massages by reading this article. I really like how you explained that “Thai massage is a healing modality that incorporates acupressure, energy meridian work, compression, and yoga-like stretches together.” I have never had a Thai massage before but I can imagine how helpful it can be when it comes to relieving stressed muscles and becoming relaxed.