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Vern yoga offers a strictly
professional
fitness & therapy
service. She does NOT
offer any type
of 'adult' massage,
so please don't
ask for this. Thank you. |
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Massage Therapy |
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Thai
Yoga Massage & Massage Therapy in Weybridge,
Addlestone & Chertsey Surrey &
surrounding areas |
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Any Massage Therapy can be on its own or
included as part of a Yoga Therapy course. |
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Available Tuesday afternoons and Fridays in
Chertsey at the Spring Laser Clinic, Guildford
Street. |
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All therapies include consultation and in some
cases a referral from your GP may be advisable
and is always wise to check with your GP if you
have known medical issues whether any therapy,
including massage is advisable. |
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Your first session may take longer than
subsequent sessions as the therapist will ask
questions you about your medical history and
then recommends a course of treatment. Expect
this session to last 60 - 90 minutes including
health history consultation taken. |
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Massage Techniques Available: |
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Applied Yoga / Thai Yoga Massage |
Full Body / Remedial /
Therapeutic Massage
(using Ayurvedic, Shiatsu
and Swedish techniques) |
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Head and Shoulders / Indian Head Massage |
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Remedial /
Therapeutic Massage |
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Relaxation Massage |
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Please be aware (apart from Head massage
where only the shoulders and arms need to be
exposed and Assisted Yoga) that all other
massages require the client to be fully or
partially undressed during the treatment. Your
therapist will provide you with a robe or
blanket. |
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If you feel uncomfortable undressing, they
may provide alternative techniques for your
therapy. The therapist is sensitive to your
needs so don't be afraid to discuss them. |
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This type of Massage is a more physical
manipulation of the body that makes use of soft
pressure applied by the hands with passive
stretching. It is usually carried out on the
floor on a mat & can best be described as
energising & relaxing. |
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Applied Yoga (Thai Yoga Massage) |
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Thai
Yoga Massage in Weybridge,
Addlestone & Chertsey Surrey &
surrounding areas |
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Applied Yoga is a powerful system of yoga
therapy, combining rhythmic massage, acupressure
& yoga stretches, whilst you lay back &
meditate. |
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This is also called, Thai Massage. Thai Yoga,
'passive yoga' or ‘lazy yoga’ as it involves the
therapist easing the client into yoga style
stretching and aiming for a deeper stretch by
applying gentle pressure with synchronised
breathing. |
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Improving flexibility |
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Easing joint tension |
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Easing
muscle tension & pain |
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Re-balancing the body’s energy flow |
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Correcting skeletal misalignments |
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The treatment lasts 90 minutes & is very
relaxing, restoring energy & working your whole
body. Yoga therapy is particularly good for your
spine, hips & shoulders helping to keep them
supple & mobile. Assisted Yoga and Yoga in
general opens up joints, stretches muscles,
releases tension & stimulates your vital organs,
immune & circulatory systems. |
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For a more detailed coverage of this see
Applied Yoga (Thai
Yoga Massage) |
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Treatments are tailored to every client's
specific need & physical characteristics. The
key difference between a holistic massage and a
standard massage is that a holistic massage is
designed specifically for the individual and
their ailment/ requirement. |
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Massage Therapies incl Holistic Massage |
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Massage Therapies incl Holistic Massage in Weybridge,
Addlestone & Chertsey Surrey &
surrounding areas |
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A standard massage is more often than not a
fixed routine. Holistic massage evolved from the
ancient massage therapies of Egyptian, Greek and
Chinese civilisations as well as from the
principles of self-development disciplines such
as Yoga and Thai-Chi. However, the main methods
and techniques used for holistic massage derive
from Swedish massage developed by Per Henrik
Ling (considered to be the father of western
massage). |
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Holistic massage owes its development and
popularity to the growing awareness of
complementary therapies during the last few
decades and draws on other therapeutic models. |
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The human body instantly responds to touch.
Rubbing affected muscles and joints gives relief
through the release of natural pain-killing
chemicals (called endorphins). Touch can also
give comfort by reducing emotional stress and
mental strain. |
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Holistic massage treats the individual as a
whole and aims to improve physical, mental and
emotional well-being through touch. Holistic
massage looks to correct imbalances in the body
and mind that have built up over a period of
time by understanding and treating the body's
structure and function. |
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Your holistic massage will take place in a warm
and relaxing environment. Your therapist will
spend time during your first appointment
questioning you about your medical history,
general health, lifestyle and sleep patterns. |
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During your massage, the therapist will use
their fingers, knuckles, hands and elbows to
apply various massage techniques around the
body. They may apply pressure and stroking
movements (called 'effleurage') using their
fingers and palms. As the session progresses,
deeper pressure (called 'petrissage') may be
applied to stretch out and separate muscle
tissue and encourage better circulation of
fluids in the body. The method used for deep
tissue massage (called 'frictions') involves
breaking down built up scar tissue and
separation of muscle fibres. This can be
uncomfortable but the therapist will not go
beyond your comfort zone. |
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Following the holistic massage session, the
therapist will discuss the treatment with you
and any further sessions that you'll require.
The therapist may also offer post massage care
advice. |
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Indian Head Massage is an
effective treatment of stress & stress-related
conditions & can be used alongside other
therapies. Indian head massage focus on the
head, upper/ lower neck, shoulders & upper arms.
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Indian Head Massage |
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Massage Therapies incl Indian Head
Massage in Weybridge & Chertsey Surrey &
surrounding areas |
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An Indian Head Massage can help alleviate or
cure the following conditions:
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Ease eye strain |
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Help with insomnia |
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Promote
blood & lymphatic circulation |
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Help boost the immune system |
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Reduce anxiety & stress |
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Restore joint movement |
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Help with Sinusitis |
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Ease migraines or headaches |
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Relaxes muscles especially in the face,
neck & shoulders |
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History Of Indian Head Massage |
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Indian head massage has a history of over 1,000
years and is referred to in ancient Ayurvedic
writings (Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient
health care system native to the Indian
subcontinent). Indian head massage, also known
as 'champissage' was first used by Indian women
to keep their long hair in good condition.
'Champi' is a Hindu word that translates as
'massage of the head'.
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Indian head massage was introduced to the UK in
1973 by Narendra Mehta. Mehta arrived in the
country to train as a physiotherapist and was
disappointed to find that head massage wasn't
available and the head was neglected in a full
body massage. He returned to India to study the
Indian head massage techniques and extended the
therapy to also massage the face, neck,
shoulders and upper arms. He combined his new
method with Ayurvedic elements to create a
holistic therapy that would benefit the whole
body.
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Indian head message relaxes tension in muscle
tissue around the head, face, neck, shoulders
and arms. By relaxing and stimulating these
areas, blood flow increases and energy balance
is restored within the charkas (energy centres
in the body). This removes stress and anxiety
and flushes toxins from the body. It can also
improve skin tone, increase mobility in the
upper body and enhance concentration.
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There are two methods of Indian head massage:
Traditional Ayurvedic and Western Style.
Treatment can also utilise acupressure and
shiatsu and incorporate essential oils.
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Most Indian head massages take place seated,
however can have it laying down if you wish but
the back of the head wont be reached as easily,
your practitioner will use a variety of
movements across your head, face, neck,
shoulders and arms. Some will involve
compression and kneading techniques that will
feel unusual but shouldn't hurt.
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After your session you may feel invigorated or
slightly dizzy, you may also feel the need to
urinate. Indian head massage releases toxins in
the body that need to be flushed out so drink
plenty of water after your session.
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Testimonials |
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"I had a wonderful night's
sleep, the best I have had in a long
while. There are no aches and pains and
my body feels less tense and tight....." |
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"I feel as though my batteries are
fully charged. I'm not feeling
absolutely exhausted, as I had been all
week.
The programme we did was
obviously just what I needed, followed
by the head massage." |
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"Well I have to say that today I can
certainly feel the "benefits" of
yesterday. I slept like a log but when I
moved there was a reminder that I had
exercised the night before. There is no
pain anywhere, just an awareness of
having exercised my muscles." |
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M. Vieyra (1-2-1 yoga and massage) " |
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Swedish Massage / therapeutic massage was
developed in Sweden in the early 19th century,
Swedish Massage is a system of therapeutic
massage/ exercise for the muscles & joints. |
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It involves using the hands, forearms & elbows
to massage & manipulate superficial muscle
layers. |
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The overall benefits are increased blood
circulation, mental/ physical relaxation &
improved ranges of motion. It can help with
recovery times for muscle & ligament damage
whilst helping revitalise the skin and nervous
system. |
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A Swedish massage can be described as
invigorating and rejuvenating as the therapy
helps increase the oxygen flow in the blood
whilst moving & releasing toxins from the tissue
& muscles. |
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The treatment is so beneficial on physical &
emotional levels that are often used as part of
a stress management programme. |
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The range
of techniques employed during a Swedish Massage
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The use of oils to help manipulation
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Passive & active movements
which stretch & relax the superficial muscles
using gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs,
finger tips |
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The kneading & squeezing of
deeper tissues & muscles using the thumbs &
finger tips |
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Friction & compression -
Rubbing & ‘holding’ the tissues to relax muscles
& break down scar tissue using circular
pressures from the palms of the hand, thumbs &
finger tips |
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Rhythmical movements &
tapping performed with the edge of the hand or
heel of the palm to increase blood circulation |
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Vibration - Rhythmical movements that shake
the body & release tension, boosting circulation |
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Phone or text Vernette on 07906 337 594 email:
vernyoga@yahoo.co.uk
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