Thai Yoga Massage
with Todd Lochhard
Thai Yoga Massage, or Nuad Boran as it known in Thailand, is a form of traditional healing that has been practiced for centuries. Based on Ayurvedic medicine and yoga practices, it was developed over 2500 years ago in India by Dr. Jivaka Kumarbuccha, the Buddha’s physician. It then made it’s way to Thailand where it was integrated with Traditional Chinese Medicine and indigenous Thai folk medicine.
Thai Yoga Massage is a whole-body tecnique that can increase the flow of energy through the body by releasing tension and energy blockages. Thai Yoga Massage uses a combination of acupressure, energy work along meridians to clear blockages, and yoga.
Thai massage works with the muscles, bones and joints, improving circulation and increasing flexibility and range of motion. It reduces the effects of tension by lowering the heart reate, and releiving muscle tightness, slowing the breath and initiationg the relaxation response which clams both body and mind. It differs from the western idea of massage in that it uses no oils or lotions and is done on a mat on the floor with the client wearing loose clothing. Thai Yoga Massage has been called “the lazy man’s yoga” because the client is moved through a series of yoga-like stretches by the practitioner. It’s a great compliment to any exercise routine, leaving the client feeling relaxed and invigorated.
About Todd:
Todd graduated from the Dayton School of Medical Massage in 2007 and passed the State Medical Board Exam for Massage Therapy in early 2008. While living in Indianapolis, he worked with a chiropractor, gaining valuable experience working with chronic pain and injuries.
Todd studied Thai Yoga Massage under Anthony Conard at the Om Yoga Studio and School of Thai Massage in Dayton. Thai Yoga Massage is a combination of assisted yoga poses and compression using the thumbs, hands, elbows, knees, and/or the feet.
Todd is available on Fridays for appointments, if Fridays are not convenient for you please contact Todd to see what other time can arranged.
To contact Todd you can call 937-212-5482 or email him at www.mvthaibodywork.com to schedule an appointment.