Private bodywork · [60] min
Thai massage with yoga breathing
Traditional Thai techniques of assisted stretching with light, rhythmic pressure to encourage blood circulation in the muscles — combined with yoga breathing and gentle postures, so the body can truly let go.
The tradition
A story kept in temples
Origins
Thai tradition traces Nuad Thai to Jivaka Komarabhacca, remembered as a physician in the time of the Buddha. Over centuries it blended Indian, Chinese and local Thai healing practices.
Wat Pho, 1830s
At Wat Pho temple in Bangkok, King Rama III had the knowledge carved in stone: figures showing the body's "sen" lines and pressure points, so it could be learned by anyone.
UNESCO, 2019
Nuad Thai was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity — a living tradition passed from teacher to student.
The Sen Sip
Energy lines of Thai bodywork
Traditional Thai massage follows ten main lines, the sen, which all begin at the navel. Pressure and stretches travel along them, from the centre of the body out to the limbs and head.
Simplified illustration of four of the ten main sen.
The technique
Light force, slow breath
Assisted stretching
You stay fully clothed on a floor mat while we move you gently into stretches you couldn't easily reach alone — hips, back, shoulders, legs.
Light, rhythmic pressure
Palms and thumbs press and rock along the muscles with gentle force. The aim is warmth and better blood flow in tired muscles — never pain.
Yoga breathing
Each stretch is timed with the breath. A long, slow exhale signals safety to the nervous system and lets muscles release more easily.
A session
From breath to body, and back
- Check-in. Where you feel tension, any injuries, how much pressure you like.
- Breathing. A few minutes of traditional yoga breathing to slow down.
- Thai bodywork. Pressure and assisted stretches, feet to head, timed with your breath.
- Gentle yoga. One or two supported postures to integrate what's been released.
- Rest. Lying still for a few minutes — optionally with a singing bowl.
Private yoga
Just want yoga? We also offer private sessions ([60] min) with gentle postures and breathing, adapted to your body and your day. [ADD YOUR PRACTICE STYLE]
Ask about yogaThai bodywork isn't suitable for everyone. Please tell us about injuries, recent surgery, pregnancy or medical conditions before booking, and check with your doctor if you're unsure.