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By: Leslie Giattina
Life force is the energy within us that proves on the outside we are alive. It not only creates heat but also provides strength for our hearts, our mind, our spirit and soul.
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The Road to Learning Thai Massage Visit to a Thai Wellness Center is the sixth entree from The Diary of Leslie Giattina: The Road to Learning Thai Massage. Leslie Giattina is an Atlanta School of Massage graduate and instructor. She is studying abroad for two weeks at the Thai Massage School of Chang Mai. Subscribe to our blog and stay tuned […]
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With all that each of us has going on in our lives it is imperative to our well being, mentally, physically, and spiritually that we do things to assist our body and soul in the goal of seeking homeostasis and optimal health.
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Today we made our very own Krathong flower arrangements to float down the Ping River this evening in the Loi Krathong Festival. There are many honors and traditional beliefs as to why this is done. In ancient times it is said that this was to honor the Water Spirits.
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Thai traditional medicine re-gained recognition in 1977 when the World Health Organization encouraged the utilization of native medicinal plants in the major healthcare systems. Thai government then began supporting Thai Massage.
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Thai Massage energizes our chi, qi or life force, balances much of the hormonal aspects of our bodies, and increases flexibility while also releasing other soft tissues.
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Meditation to me is like a redirection of my mind and thoughts. It allows me time to realize what I can do better in my life and how I may help others to understand and do the same.
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Students learned techniques based on the teachings of Pavel Tsatsouline, the Russian kettlebell guru. Taking a less-is-more approach to strength and conditioning the kettlebell is used to facilitate mobility and flexibility training while developing a high level of strength and power.
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I sit at my desk or in the coffee shop, reading, writing or typing and I gradually fall forward, hunching over my studies. My back and ribs haven’t been this unhappy in years. This story is nothing new, and I’m far from the first person to endure this. But I’m developing strategies to help myself, and finding that some of the best strategies for helping my back are also benefitting me in other ways. I’m hoping that this can help all you desk jockeys out there with your desk-induced discomfort, your stress levels, and your overall health and happiness.
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I was discussing postural analysis and common postural dysfunctions with my students at Atlanta School of Massage last night, and at some point, someone asked if heels could affect one’s posture. Yes, wearing high heels – even wedges – on a regular basis can affect all kinds of other structures upstream, all the way to the head. A small tilt or angle down at the feet can expand into a much greater postural imbalance by the time you reach the head and neck.
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