Massage is the best way to relax the body, mind and soul and to immediately reduce stress.

There are different types of body massage but Thai massage is renowned all over the world. It is one of the most sought treatments , and people travel across Thailand to experience or learn this type of massage, as well as to have a great time there too!

Thai massage is the combination of acupressure, stretching, and yoga done on you, sometimes known as Thai-yoga massage, or ‘nuad phaen bo rarn’ in Thai, which means ‘ancient manner massage’.
It combines both the relaxation and rejuvenation benefits of massage with the therapeutic effects of yoga.
It is important to stay fit to avoid health problems and give one a positive attitude, and Thai massages fulfills both needs.

Thai massage took birth from ancient Indian ayurvedic culture. There are several styles of Thai massages and each has its own advantages. Some even use aromatherapy oil or lotion, although traditionally a Thai massage is performed in comfortable clothes.

Thai massages are being used to energize different parts of your body, and there are different styles from different parts of the country. The northern styles emphasizes stretching, (and sometimes cracking of the joints similar to that which a western chiropractor may do), while the southern style concentrates more on acupressure.

Thai-Yoga massage is unlike other types of massage. The average remedial massage generally aims to manipulate body parts with the attitude to ‘fix’ the body. Nuad Thai  on the other hand looks at the whole person and does not ‘diagnose’; a good practitioner ‘feels Thai’, which means she goes with the flow of energy and ‘listens’ carefully what the body of the receiver is telling her.

Performing a Thai Massage, your practitioner is working on your body as well as your energy lines, incorporating some Yoga Asanas (positions) for specific stretches, which are designed to stimulate the flow of energy through the body.

While most styles of massage use massage plinths or couches, Thai massage is usually performed on a woven mat, or yoga mat on the ground, face down and up, on the side and seated.

Thai Yoga massage involves gentle movements given by the masseur or therapist with hands, feet, knees and legs in order to release the energy and help to let it flow freely. This massage helps to reduce back ache, menstrual pain, headaches and stress.

Yoga Asanas (Sanskrit for positions) help to stretch the body in an energetic way. Similarly, Thai-yoga massage applies stretches to the recipient. This refreshes the body and it increases its flexibility. It encourages participants to meditate during their treatment and find out a deeper awareness about their body. Hence in many ways this is a more active, responsible and enlightening form of massage due to this participation on the part of the client.

Yoga is part of Ayurveda, an ancient Indian healing system that is gaining tremendous popularity all over the world. An aging population has revealed the calming therapies of yoga and massage.

Combining two powerful natural therapies into an effective treatment called Nuad Thai has become the reason for its popularity. Looking at the increasing interest in Thai yoga massage all over the world, many experienced therapists have taken the opportunity to be trained in this form in order to provide a holistic therapy that is so much more than just massage.

an experiential journey

a transforming experience

a shift in perceptions and consciousness

a path towards oneness & happiness

a life-changing event

Where do you get that?

In a Oneness Awakening Intensive and Initiation on the 27th and 28th of November 2010 at the premises of Transition Guidance!

If you would like immerse yourself in a weekend of profound and life-changing teachings for personal growth and want to experience the culminating energy of a  powerful Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) or even become a Oneness Blessing Giver yourself, this is a MUST-ATTEND workshop.

What is so special about a Oneness workshop?

Oneness Awakening is about facilitating a shift in perceptions and initiating consciousness – consciousness about our thoughts, emotions and who we really are.
As a result you will experience a positive change in your actions and re-actions, your decision-making process and the general quality of your perception of life, your relationships and yourself.

What you will learn:

- How to implement the formula for personal growth and happiness

- Ancient teachings to help you

• establish an intimate, personal relationship between yourself and your Divine entity of your choice
• improve your relationships with those around you
• release deep-seated emotional charges
• remove negative patterns caused by childhood experiences
• heal relationships with your parents, children, partner and yourself
• move into higher states of consciousness
• get more clarity about your purpose in life

- How to become a Blessing Giver for others

Join us in this powerful, life-changing event

Saturday 27th of November 2010 9am – 7pm &
Sunday 28th of November 2010 9am – 6pm

at Transition Guidanca, 12/203 Kings Road, Pimlico

Investment: $250, $120 for Blessing Givers

Please bring water, a light lunch to share, a mat to lie on.

This is a limited places event and already more than half full – bookings are essential! First in, best dressed

Your local contact is Dulcie Speed from Speedytan 0417 842 860 or directly with Isha Jaeger, our Oneness Trainer, on 0415 125 908 or openheart@aapt.net.au

Please feel free to ring if you are interested to find out more or have a quick look at the official Oneness website to see what this is about.

What a beautiful day in Belgian Gardens, when over one hundred people came together to spend a day practising different aspects of yoga, enjoying a nice cup of tea, re-connecting with their friends, family and with themselves and supporting fair trade, gorgeously surrounded by a wonderful garden on the grounds of the Townsville Senior Centre in Ryan Street.

I certainly enjoyed myself when I had the opportunity to demonstrate Nuad Thai and explain why it is more than just massage, how Traditional Thai massage is different from a normal treatment and what makes it so special and beneficial for the body, mind and the spirit.

Lots of people participated in the draw to win an introductory offer, which includes three different ‘massage’ treatments like Nuad Thai, Head Over Heels (feet, hand and head massage) and Aroma Oil Massage as well as a personal energy assessment. Of course there can only be one winner and I am happy to announce that …. drum role please….

the winner is…

Cathy Chapman from Belgian Gardens

Congratulations Cathy. I am looking forward to introducing you to wellbeing the Thai way!

To those who missed out, there is always the next Sundalah, where you could even be the volunteer to experience some Nuad Thai during the demonstration or of course go in the draw again.

There will also be lots of  attractive offers and specials, some new and exciting add-ons like our partnership workshop ‘From Zero To Hero – how to build, maintain and strengthen the bond with your partner through Nuad Thai‘ or interesting products that will support you in finding, maintaining or increasing your balance and wellbeing, so stay tuned and sign up for the Wellbeing Wednesday, the free weekly online magazine for stress relief, stress management and stress prevention.

• inform pro-active people about ways how to release, decrease, manage and prevent stress,
• inspire the overwhelmed ones to add more harmony and balance to their life and
• empower you to make choices that positively effect your overall standard of living and wellbeing.

For two days, Transition Guidance has presented its newest branch, the Nuad Thai Academy, at the Townsville Home and Lifestyle Show 2009.

Introducing our Special Offer, the visitors of the show could not only find great ideas to improve their homes and  lifestyle, but also hands-on experience the immediate benefits of Nuad Thai, Indian Head Massage and Nuad Tao, the traditional Thai Foot Massage – for free.

If you got one, please feel free to comment below how you liked it.

Many people took the opportunity to feel how the combination of acupressure, stretching and energy work combines to a sensation that leaves you relaxed and light and that enables you to re-connect with your inner self.

As a “Thank-You” to all the interested visitors, the Nuad Thai Academy has issued six vouchers for a lucky draw at the end of the show.

And the lucky winners are:

Chris Gilbert, Deeragun
Linda Maroney
Karen Lillie, Rosslea
Jennifer Fink, Kirwan
John Ravizza, Kirwan
Julia Webster, Pimlico

Congratulations to all who won. If you have put down your name but were not among the lucky ones, we invite you to try again at one of our next events, which will be a Wellbeing Info Night in January.
We will be talking about finding, maintaining and improving your wellbeing and the event will be free.
To register your interest for an invitation, you can contact us here.

For more information, inspiration and empowerment visit www.transitionguidance.com to receive the FREE Simply Balancing ezine, which will keep you up-to-date with tips and strategies to live a healthy, happy and balanced life with harmony and wellbeing.