Ahimsa Sen
Sei liebevoll. Jederzeit.
Miriam Neumann
FAQs
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Why do I wear clothes during a Thai Massage? This type of Thai massage does not use oils. Depending on the movement of my hands on your body it is better to wear an extra layer that protects your skin from a burning sensation (skin burn) that can occur when my hands press and slide lightly on your body. It is also a massage in which I use my whole body to move you around and the clothes create a safe space between us. It is best to wear very comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Thai massage is a passive yoga so the best clothing is stretchy fabrics or loose clothing, both options without buttons. It can be long or short clothes and in winter you can wear the layers that are needed. I use my weight to apply pressure to your body so even several layers of clothing will not prevent you from receiving the full benefits. In case you will not be able to come with suitable pants for the massage, you can borrow Thai pants that I have for this purpose.
What does “whole body massage” mean? In a Thai massage session I will always touch all parts of your body except the intimate areas and any other area with which you do not feel comfortable. It is one of the questions that I will ask you at the beginning of the massage and where open conversation helps me a lot to offer you a massage that respects your limits and needs.
If an area of my body needs special attention, could the massage be focused on that instead of "the whole body"? Absolutely! I always adapt the massages to the needs of your body. It can be a purely relaxing massage or one that deals with a particular tension or pain. We will talk about it at the beginning of the session. It's your massage and I'm delighted to hear what you need. I will still massage the whole body, meaning the parts that do not require special attention, even though just for a minute or two. Everything is connected and the body relaxes and heals best if it is considered holistically.
I can't lie on the floor for long. Can I still get a massage? Yes. I have two ways to accommodate you for the massage: One would be a massage chair that I have where you sit slightly leaning forward and with your arms, torso, and head resting on the chair. The second way is to place you on the floor in a position that works for you using cushions, blankets and yoga blocks. I am very creative and communicating openly, we can always find a solution.
Do you use a lot of pressure? It depends on what you need and what you feel good with to be able to relax. If you feel pain from muscle adhesions (knots) and trigger points, I will warm the area first before using adequate pressure to restrict blood flow to that tight spot and then releasing the tension allowing blood and oxygen to flow through. flood that area. I use my body weight to effortlessly add pressure where appropriate. A light or medium pressure also has its benefits for the nervous system by helping it to relax, allowing the body to enter a response of rest, digestion and healing. If a light massage has not been specifically requested, I vary the pressure from light to deep as needed.
What do I do if it hurts a lot? Many (too many) of us have learned to endure pain and say nothing. I want to change this, so with me you can always express yourself freely. When we work the muscles, especially when there are knots and a lot of tension, the idea is to feel some "good pain" but no more. Good pain means a rush of endorphins – your body's natural pain-relieving substance – and other “happiness hormones” like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. This helps you to endure the pain and experience it as a relief as the cells of the tense muscles finally receive the blood, oxygen and vital energy that they have been longing for. If there is a moment when you no longer experience that pain as relief, let me know. My rule of thumb is that when muscles start to tense, it's too much pressure. If you know it's good pain, but you're having a hard time dealing with it, we can either reduce the intensity or you can choose to take a deep breath and make whatever sounds you feel good with during each exhalation. Letting it out helps prevent you from creating more tension. And, very importantly, if you don't like the feeling of “good pain”, there is no need to challenge your body in this way. I will use other gentler techniques to encourage the release of the same happy hormones and you will feel deep relaxation free of stress.
Isn't it too much effort for you to move my body without my help? One of the principles of my practice is “no effort” and I achieve this by using my body weight to apply pressure or counterbalance, gravity and good posture. As you do not know what my next move will be and where I want to take for example your leg it is easier for me if you choose to surrender all your weight to me. Otherwise I will have to work against unpredictable resistance. It is not always easy and it is absolutely ok if you do not manage to do it the first time. Surrendering sometimes takes practice. With "no effort", Thai Massage is a very beautiful therapeutic dance.