Soma Thai Yoga Bodywork

Soma signifies body in Greek; somatics is a movement science that opens our awareness of anatomy, encouraging movement inquiry, sensing and feeling. By observing patterns and movements, Irèni combines anatomical referencing, somatics, sound vibration, and energy work to bring awareness to old holding habits and places where tension is held and guides a gentle process of letting go and renewal.

The ancient origins of Thai  Yoga massage can be traced back 2,500 years to India and the spread of Buddhism. Its founder, Jivaka Kumarbhaccha, was an Ayurvedic, yogi and Buddha's physician. The essence of "Metta"; is a mindfulness practice of loving-kindness and compassionate touch, an energetic healing modality, and mutual meditation for the giver and receiver. 

Thai Yoga massage is a bodywork and assisted stretching system influenced by the traditional medicine systems of India, China, and Southeast Asia, and yoga. Thai Yoga Massage is a profound yet slow and gentle healing practice, combining assisted yoga poses, Shiatsu, moving meditation, martial arts, and spiritual energy. Pressure is often applied in a rocking, rhythmic motion to ease you into relaxation. The body is stretched to a comfortable limit, and blocked energy is freed, leaving you feeling light and refreshed. 

What to expect

• Anatomical experiential techniques orienting the mind to the inner body
• Dynamic movement assisitance, where you are moved through a series of yoga postures and somatic movement; stretched, twisted, using kness, feet, elbows, palming, thumbing, body weight & deep pressure.
• Pranic energetic healing work

Benefits of the Soma Thai Yoga Bodywork include

• Guided visualization & body scan
• Breath awareness
• Neuro-muscular re education & central axis definition: spine, psoas, muscle tracing, core awareness
• Improves posture and structural alignment & circulation
• Relieves joint stiffness and pain
• Reduces lower back pain 
• Lower levels of stress
• Eases anxiety
• Relief from shoulder tension    
• Increases flexibility and ranch of motion
• Boosts the immune system and energy
• Calms the nervous system and blissful relaxation
• A feeling of connection between body/mind/spirit

Soma Thai Yoga Massage is performed on a mat on the floor, with the receiver wearing loose, comfortable clothing.  

A 15 minute online consultation is required prior to booking your session.

90 minutes 

120 minutes 

By request