Bob Haddad is a recognized Thai therapist, teacher, and author who has studied in Thailand and elsewhere for over 20 years. He offers courses in traditional Thai massage and herbal therapies around the world. His new book, The Art of Thai Massage: A Guide to Advanced Therapeutic Practice (Findhorn Press), contains valuable information on sensing and intuition, body mechanics, and Thai herbal medicine for massage therapy. The book also features an entire section on breath awareness and breathing exercises for dynamic bodywork.
A heightened awareness of breath is essential for any type of massage or movement therapy. Helping and coaching clients to be aware of their breath through a session allows them to get the most out of their time on the table.
Ancient Thai medicinal herbs can be used to create hot compresses and integrated into massage and bodywork sessions. Specific recipes of Thai herbal therapies are effective in loosening tight muscles, increasing blood circulation, and relieving stress.
