Founder Jivaka Kumarbhaccha. Dates back 2,500 years ago to India and Buddhism

Thai Yoga massage is a dynamic form of body work where you will experience a shared choreography of palming, postures and body placements. This graceful, rhythmical dance between the practitioner and recipient is both healing and relaxing. Performed on a floor mat in loose, comfortable clothing, the recipient is assisted in a series of Yoga postures, guided stretches and mindful breathing techniques. This invigorating, uplifting massage incorporates martial arts' moves, rhythmic motion, palming and thumbing along energy lines, and a series of gentle stretches. Throughout, the practitioner marries a therapeutic touch with four different types of breath work, resulting in a very calming, soothing experience.

With advanced sessions, an Ayurvedic approach will be recommended for diet, exercises and meditations to be practiced at home. Perhaps the most important element of this therapy is our belief in the practice of metta: unconditional love and compassion. The practice of metta allows the practitioner a level of spiritual awareness and induced healing powers not found in other recreational massage. A daily Tibetan mantra 'Om Mani Padme Hum', meaning: May the jewel in the lotus shine forth this light of love and compassion to unite all existences as one. symbolizes our intention. Each session is opened in prayer and completed in Namaskar position, creating a peaceful, sacred space in which to cultivate metta and assist in the recipient's healing.