What is Thai Massage? Thai massage a form of bodywork that is done on a thick floor mat and involves stretching and manipulating the body, massaging the energy lines and a focus on breath and metta (loving kindness). It promotes relaxation and the body’s natural ability to heal itself. With its roots in India and Thailand, it is also called Thai Yoga Massage, or Ancient Massage. Similar to yoga, it increases and balances prana (energy) in the body. The recipient wears loose fitting clothes that move and stretch, but unlike yoga, I do the work! Many of my clients have said that they will never go back to a more traditional massage. Call for an appointment: 207 233-8608 or email peg@absoluteprana.com |
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All Level: Moving gracefully and slowly, instruction will cover the basics of a vinyasa class. Peg will teach to the level of the students offering modifications for more challenging poses. Active Flow: This is a moderately challenging vinyasa class with emphasis on breath and finding your edge. Verbal instruction will provide you with basic information on poses and alignment. Spirited Flow This is the most challenging class offered and includes more arm balances and inversions. Gentle Yoga This is a gentler private class for bodies that are a little older (primarily in their 70's) or in recovery, or just looking for a slower pace. Note: All classes include meditation, relaxation and the expectation that it is up to you to respect your personal limitations. |
| Life truly lived constantly burns away veils of illusion, burns away what is no longer relevant, gradually reveals our essence, until, at last, we are strong enough to stand in our naked truth. Marion Woodman |
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| Vinyasa is an outward expression of the subtle movement of life force. It is a manifestation of prana. Vinyasa orchestrates balance. A balance of strength and flexibility, lightness and heaviness, movement and stillness. Through vinyasa one may know the vibration of life. This integration manifests when the act of breathing and movement cease to be separate entities. The two actions converge to create a symphony of seamless unity. Each action encourages the other. They exist as one. The mind is then set free and the practice may become a rhythmic dance. From Ashtanga Yoga by David Swenson |
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| What is Vinyasa Yoga? Vinyasa yoga is a form of vigorous hatha yoga. It is a practice of the postures (asanas), breath work and meditation. It is based in the Krishnamacharya lineage from which other forms of yoga such as the Ashtanga style yoga originated. (Research 8 limbs of yoga for more on the guiding philosophy.) The idea of vinyasa is to link movement and breath in a flow of postures to increase the movement of energy (prana) in the body and quiet the mind. This physical practice combined with a spiritual foundation emphasizing non-violence, truth, letting go, love and compassion create a peaceful and soothing yet challenging experience while purifying the body. The benefits of vinyasa yoga are physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological. Yoga creates a foundation of health and wellness that goes beyond your yoga mat. As you work to find your edge during your practice, you gain insight, and your experience on the yoga mat becomes a metaphor and practice for life off the mat as well. |
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