Vedic Thai Massage (Nuad Borarn) is viewed as a martial art of healing and in Thailand, bodywork is utilized medicinally as a revered indulgence to remedy prominent social ailments such as emotional stress and physical inertia. Customarily, a thai massage lasts between 90-120 minutes, during which there is a surrendering release, allowing deeper physical and mental ‘openings’.  Flowing rhythmic compressions using the feet, knees, palms, elbows, forearms, and fingers are blended with exotic stretching positions known as asanas, and disciplined breath work known as pranayama, effectively producing a harmonious communication integrating the body’s vital systems, including mechanical, musculoskeletal, electrical-neural and chemical-glandular. I studied under Michael “Mukti” Buck, founder and director of the Vedic Conservatory, and this style of massage assists in gentle relaxation, improved flexibility, reduced muscle soreness, energetic balancing and peace of mind.