Meditation is an important part of healing. In Thailand I trained at a vipassana meditation ashram called Wat Ram Poeng, located just outside of Chiang Mai city. Vipassana, in the Buddhist tradition, means insight into the true nature of reality in which breath, thoughts, feelings, emotions and actions are used
Chiang Mai city
Thai Massage
In Chaing Mai, Thailand I learned traditional Thai massage. The modality uses stretching and pressure along Zen or meridian lines. The body is moved by the therapist into various positions, releasing tight muscles through deep pressure, stretching, and lengthening. It can feel like a lazy yoga class for the client.