Yoga & Massage Techniques - A Unique Relationship

 By Paul Bodhise DC. CMT

Yoga postures and massage are closely related. When applied, they both simultaneously affect the whole body including the muscles, skeletal frame, connective tissues, ligaments, tendons and internal organs. Today we will introduce you to three massage techniques that I recommend to prevent injuries, treat and invigorate the whole body for those who practice yoga.

Thai Massage

Known in  Thailand as "ancient/traditional massage", Thai massage originated in India and is based on Ayurveda and Yoga. The technique combines massage with yoga-like positions during the course of the massage. The Northern style of Thai massage emphasizes stretching, while the Southern style emphasizes acupressure.

Deep Connective Tissue Massage

Deep connective tissue massage is a form of intense massage that aims to release connective tissue adhesions causing severe restrictions in the body, and to break up any restrictive scar tissue. It has also been known to help relieve chronic tension, increase range of motion, improve posture and enhance the natural harmony of the body and mind. 

Deep Pressure Massage

Deep pressure massage differs from deep connective tissue massage in that it focuses on all layers of muscle tissue, including the deeper layers - hence the name "deep pressure massage" or "deep tissue massage."

Deep Pressure Massage incorporates a combination of massage modalities using slow strokes and deep, focused pressure to pick up, push through and deeply soothe and balance your muscle, fascia and connective tissues. Deep tissue massage helps to break up and eliminate crystallized waste deposits deeply embedded in deeper tissue layers. It calms the autonomic nervous system, relieves muscle tension and restores tonality to muscle tissues. Deep pressure massage may be applied to the whole body or used on a specific area of complaint.

Yoga and Massage, they've been going together for thousands of years.

Namaste. 

Paul Bodhise DC. CMT. is a Graduate of New York Chiropractic University and Institute of Psycho Structural Balance, Culver City. He provides Deep Tissue Neuro Muscular Therapy services at Therapy Services Plus in Agoura Hills. He also has become a sought after lecturer and herbalist in the field of Alternative Medicine. You can reach Dr. Bodhise at drbodhise@aol.com

Eloise's Recommendations

The maladies of the winter months can be warded off with some simple tips of precaution.
 Keep the refined sugars out of the diet and lower the mucus forming foods which include white bread, puddings, pastas, cheese, scrambled eggs and orange juice. 

 Also keep yourself built up with warm foods such as spices, a variety of cooked vegetables, rotate vegetables and build your blood up!
 The following soup will assist in strengthening you for the coming winter months.  You may add more of one vegetable than another depending on your personal needs. 

Enjoy!

 

Root Vegetable Soup 

Eloise's blood warming soup
 

                  1 Medium Onions Diced                        1 Jalapeno Diced

                  1 Potato Peeled & Cubed                       2 - 3 Garlic Cloves Halved

                  3 Beets Peeled & Cubed                        1 Qt Vegetarian Chicken Broth

                  2 Parsnip Peeled & Cubed                     Salt & Pepper to Taste

                  1 Turnip Peeled & Cubed                      2 C  Baby Spinach Slivered

                  1 Carrot Peeled & Cubed                      2 T  Olive Oil

                  4 Celery Peeled & Cubed                      1 T  Goat Yogurt Optional

Add one vegetable at a time.  As onions saute cut up potatoe.  As potatoe browns cut up beets and rest of vegetables. Add garlic then saute another 5 minutes.  Add broth, bring to boil, then simmer for about 45 - 60 minutes.  *Other options follow.  Add salt and green or white pepper to taste.  Serve.  Optional, add goat yogurt.

*  Mash with potatoe masher.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Serve. OR

* Cool slightly.  Puree.  Simmer again add salt and pepper to taste.
 

Add spinach until wilted.  Serve. 
 

Eloise Buckner can be reached at 818-707-2139
 

Thai Yoga Workshop

Sunday, January 23, 2011, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Join Kineret Sherman and Paula Fortunato and  

experience the bliss and benefits of passive yoga! 
 

This is an experiential workshop of giving and receiving with a partner.   

Using assisted yoga stretches, learn how to release stress and tension,  

increase vital energy, relieve pain and soreness, relax deeply,  

increase blood and lymph flow and  

deepen the connection between body, mind and spirit. 
 

Bring a partner or come solo!

 Cost:  $35
 

Contact: Paula Fortunato 805 341 2090            

paula@conejoyogamassage.com

 Kineret Sherman 818 304 5192

kinersher@hotmail.com

Restorative Yoga Classes

            January 20, February 3 & 17 & March 3 & 17,

Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

and 

            January 29th, February 26 and March 26,

                                             Saturdays, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 

Restorative Yoga & Vegetarian Potluck

   January 29, February 26 & March 26,

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.  

Restorative Yoga followed by Vegetarian Potluck

Hawaiian Culture and Dance Workshop

Sunday, March 6, 2011, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Cost:$ 15

Stonefire Grill

3635 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard

Thousand Oaks, CA

Stonefire Grill is a unique family style restaurant.  The eclectic menu is designed to accommodate a variety of tastes including scrumptious salads, pastas, pizza, family style meals and more.  One of their specialties is homemade garlic bread sticks which are absolutely yummy!  Check out their website  www.stonefiregrill.com for in depth descriptions of all their menu items.   Whether you are a vegetarian or an all around eater, you and yours will enjoy a wonderful meal at a very reasonable price. Stonefire Grill is located in what was once the Marie Callender's restaurant location.

Reviewed by Mark

In Closing

I honor the place in you where Spirit

lives.   I honor the place in you which is

of Love, of Truth, of Light, of Peace. 

When you are in that place in you and

I am in that place in me, the we are

  ONE.

 Namaste

Yoga Upstairs