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Thai-Yoga Massage sessions in pregnancy? Pre and postnatal relief
Pregnancy Thai Yoga Massage
Once upon a time in Osafune, Japan in 1998 when I massaged Chloe from the UK, my first client, a pregnant woman in her 2nd trimester.
Although she was the first pregnant woman giving a traditional Thai Yoga massage to. Hence I learned in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 1995.
Because I wanted to practice my skills learned in Thailand it was a favor for both sides. Therefore, she kindly accepted, to treat her lower back pain in side positon, I remember. Consequently, once a week I cycled to her house. Living a stone through away in the neighboring village of Oku Cho in Osafune town. Pregnancy Thai Yoga massage was born.
I massaged only in a side position during that time. The feedback was vital for the Thai Massage session and helped me to adjust my techniques. Specifically, according to her needs. For instance, softer pressure and intensity adjustments.
Realizing the many benefits for pregnant women get from this kind of Thai Massage treatment. Evidently, adjustments had to be made weekly. Moreover, after she gave birth she reported having a smooth child delivery, I was thrilled and happy my first treatment worked out well.
Nowadays, I include more yoga-like postures and stretches in my Thai massage treatments and sessions.
Thai Yoga Massage benefits during pregnancy
Besides pregnancy, Thai yoga massage feels good, in other words, a form of the healing art. Let us point out the unique benefits to treat symptoms. Therefore, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, loss of appetite, restless leg syndrome, morning sickness, stress, lower back pain, exhaustion, headache, cough, anemia, dizziness, frequent and urgent urination, shortness of breath, heartburn. Other benefits, increased blood circulation and increased oxygen supply to the fetus. Furthermore, it decreases swelling, relaxes muscle tension, regulates hormones, and improves sciatic pain.
Ancient Healing Art Technique
The combination of acupressure, yoga-like postures, and stretches make Thai massage for pregnant women a great form of healing art. For all these years I have been giving massage to pregnant women. Nowadays, I continue providing this form of healing art to pregnant women. In conclusion, women who receive Thai Yoga massage treatment experience less pain during labor. Lastly, massage alleviates back and leg pain. Restless leg syndrome for instance press acupressure point ST 36, SP 6, BL 60, and GB 41.
For those who want to benefit from this Thai massage for pregnant women technique to try out please contact us.
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Guenther Schauer
Günther is a professional Nuad Thai massage instructor with over 20 years of experience. His passions are Thai massage, mountain biking and traveling. When he's not in the massage school teaching courses, Gunther is discovering new cultures with his baby boy and wife around the world.
