Some people call Traditional Thai Massage “Lazy man’s yoga”, because the therapist is skilled at supporting the client in stretches that are yoga poses. In many cases, the client can experience the benefit of poses that would be difficult to achieve unassisted, because it can take years to develop the requisite strength, balance and flexibility to achieve the poses in a solo yoga practice. Also, the therapist works energy lines while the client is in the pose, which has a synergistic effect in opening and energizing the body. Clients who practice yoga often find that regular Thai yoga therapy sessions enhance their practice, allowing them to stretch and open more quickly and avoid injury.
