The Ancient Art of Thai Yoga Massage

Thai Yoga Massage, also known as Nuad Boran, is a traditional healing art rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and yoga, passed down through generations with reverence and care. More than just a physical treatment, it’s a meditative, heart-led practice that weaves together assisted stretching, acupressure, and energy line work to support the body’s natural ability to release, realign, and restore.

 Sessions take place fully clothed on a floor mat, allowing the body to soften and unwind in a grounded space. Sometimes called “lazy man’s yoga,” this practice gently opens the body, improves circulation, eases tension, and invites deep rest.

 My approach is intuitive and responsive, not about diagnosing or fixing, but about being guided by what your body communicates in the moment holding space for your system to settle, shift, and return to balance.

How Thai Massage Found Me

My introduction to this work came unexpectedly, through a profound session with Lila from the ‘Gladwell School of Massage’ at the World Yoga Festival. That single treatment had a deep emotional and physical impact. I had long been aware of certain emotional patterns held in my body, but until then, my body hadn’t been able to fully let them go. That session helped unlock something I’d been holding onto, something that was ready to be released.

It marked a turning point in my relationship with my body. Thai massage has given  me relief from the pain and stiffness connected with fibromyalgia that I have been managing for years. It had also helped me move with more ease, and to feel more fully present in my body.

Inspired by the experience, I went on to train with Daniel from The Gladwell School of massage, where I have deepened my understanding of both physical and spiritual aspects of this tradition. I now feel honoured to offer this work to others, not only as a source of relief, but as a pathway to self-healing, deeper embodiment, and personal empowerment.

Where It Comes From

Thai Yoga Massage has its roots in India and dates back over 2,500 years, some say closely tied to the spread of Buddhism. It eventually took shape as a healing system in Thailand, where it continues to be practiced.

The spiritual lineage of this work honours Dr. Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, known as the physician to the Buddha and regarded in Thailand as the founding figure of traditional Thai medicine. Practitioners often begin sessions with a quiet invocation, inviting healing energy to flow, not just from technique, but from intention, presence, and compassion.

The spirit of Thai massage is rooted in Buddhist principles, emphasising humility, compassion, and mindfulness. Its not just about what we do with our hands, but the quality of attention and care we bring to every touch.

The Essence of the Work

At its core, Thai massage is a quiet, sacred dialogue between giver and receiver, a space where the nervous system can soften, and the body can remember its own intelligence.

I offer this work with presence, sensitivity, and respect for the deep intelligence of the body. Each session is an invitation: to slow down, listen within, and reconnect with the wisdom that’s already there waiting to be heard.