Module 15

I was able to practice this abdominal work with my sister who suffers from anxiety, seasonal allergies and asthma. The western-style massage I studied included abdominal work and this is a little different. I think it's very important to include abdominal work for people as we do store so much here. I know people that love it and people who will pass on it every time. I thought she would be shy about it but because she was comfortable with me she allowed to do it and gave great feedback throughout. The rib work is wonderful and I am looking forward to practicing these techniques with my friend and bodywork mentor, because abdominal work is her favorite to receive. 

My sister felt amazing and open after the hip, abdominal, and clavicle work. She felt more breath intake and openness. She also suffers with rheumatoid arthritis and this type of massage had her feeling more open and free in her body. Everytime I ask her to come lay down on my mat for practice, she says, "Sign me up!!!"  Glad that children are back in school here now and we have more time to receive the benefit of this treatment and that she is patient with me learning and giving honest and great feedback. 

I enjoyed the 11 Healing Arts that you included in the Thai Experience. I would love to experience Tok Sen and had never heard of Chi Nei Tsang-- interesting!

Gua Sha has become very popular in recent years in the West but mostly focused on facial techniques for the face-lifting properties. But I've known friends who follow TCM and have used gua sha tools in the more traditional ways for years to bring all that fresh blood up to the surface. Thai foot massage looks divine and very similar to one of my local Chinese foot massage spas ----- my favorite quick, easy, self-care first choice. Nothing like lying back in a recliner and having a great foot treatment; usually includes some amazing head massage and arms and hands before the focus changes to legs and feet. I often refer to the foot spa here as a "Best kept Secret in Norfolk" but I tell everyone how great it its~

Module 16

I've practiced these shoulder techniques on two people so far. My sister really enjoyed them and we are of similar height so it was a bit easier. My second practice person is larger than me and her shirt was made of a material that was harder to grip. Since she was a larger build, it made practicing transitions harder, but I still view it as a good thing, because getting your hands on different body types is great while learning. The hardest thing for me I think was that her shirt was made of a material that made it difficult to grip and slide. But now I know to suggest to people to wear cotton and  not something too blousey (if that's a proper word)

Module 19

I really like the summary videos. Its great to practice the flow. After practicing this module two times, I went back and watched the first summary again and practiced some techniques I had forgotten.