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MASSAGE & BODYWORK

The emotions of happiness and enjoyment of life are to a large extent rooted in the body. Whenever we feel tense and uncomfortable, it's a signal from our bodies demanding attention before things got worse. It can happen anywhere and anytime -- when driving, sitting in the metro or in front of the computer, and even in our sleep. Accumulating physical tensions can lead to headaches, back problems and the chronic fatigue syndrome.

In our stress and pressure-filled big-city lives, massage as not a luxury but a dire necessity. It helps shake off the armor of never-ending tension and enjoy the invigorating, restorative feeling of bodily relaxation and peace of mind. Massage is a way of reaching harmony with one's body for a healthy and happy life.

Along with the best-suited massage treatments, each client will be prescribed an individual exercise program with the elements of yoga as part of a complex approach to ensure the results.

Thai Bodywork

Thai Bodywork, sometimes called the Yoga Massage, originated in India at the time of the Buddha and came to Siam together with Buddhism. In Thailand, the giving of massage has been traditionally understood to be the physical application of metta, or loving kindness, and perceived as a spiritual practice. The modern brand of Thai Bodywork is becoming increasingly popular all over the world.

Loose, comfortable clothing can be worn for a session of Thai Bodywork, which is performed on a mat and lasts 1,5-2 hours. In contrast with Western massage techniques, the master of Thai Bodywork uses not only his hands, but also elbows, knees and even feet to reach the deep energy meridians and acupressure points, and gently but effectively stretch muscles and joints.

After a session of massage you'll feel relaxed, rested and filled with fresh energy. Thai Bodywork opens a whole new dimension for the practitioners of hatha-yoga, helping gradually stretch and relax to assume more complicated asanas.

Deep-Tissue Massage

This is what most people have in mind when talking about massage. It includes segmentary bodywork with deep kneading of the muscles, where a particular attention is paid to problem areas such as back pain, tense shoulders and aching joints. The spine is stretched and pressed to correct the posture with the help of gentle chiropractic methods. The session lasts one hour.

Spa Massage

This new massage trend from Spain is used to effectively solve cosmetic problems. Blood circulation and metabolism in the muscle tissues are improved with the help of gentle kneading and lymph drainage -- a treatment that also has a firming effect on the skin. Wraps with mineral sea mud and algae extracts proved extremely productive in burning fat, as well as cellulite and skin defect therapy.

Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatic essential oils, produced from various parts of essential-oil-bearing plants, are what can be described as the spirit of the plant. They had been used for thousands of years in Egypt, India and China.

To prepare an individual massage mix, essential oil is blended with basic oil. Almond, coconut, wheat sprout and grape seed oils are all ideal basic oils. The specific kind of oil is chosen depending on the skin type. Aromatherapy Massage is a great way to slow down the process of aging and render the skin soft, elastic and shiny.

Aromatherapy Massage relaxes and tones up the muscles, and stimulates the production of serotonin -- the hormone of happiness. The body relaxes, the mind rests, and we rebuild a connection with our inner source of strength, beauty, health and love.