Thai Yoga is about learning how to use breath, gravity, and body biomechanics to access and relieve body tension.
Thai Yoga is a practice that Giovanni learned from Pichest Boonthumme, the Thai Massage Teacher that Giovanni studied with in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
What Thai Yoga has to give, is a better understanding of the body’s feeling and tension and how breath, movement and mindfulness can help in relieving those tensions.
Thai Yoga is not a generic Yoga class, so luckily, you have yet to experience it.
This practice is not based on stretching or pushing yourself into a fixed posture or a dynamic flow of movement, either at a high or slow speed.
And thanks to Giovanni’s anatomy and physiological knowledge, he can guide you to understand better what is happening to your body along those movement.
Here is a photo of Aon Pichest Boonthumme, while during a class was sharing the words:
“Do it with your heart”
Giovanni teaches private Thai Yoga classes for groups of 1 to 2 people at Melbourne Massage and Treatment’s Fitzroy North studio.
On an occasional basis, Giovanni may run an open workshop for Thai Yoga classes in other venues.
As with any body activity, it is always a good idea to carry a water bottle and drink water during and after a Thai yoga class.
Regarding the outfit, wear comfortable, loose pants and a T-shirt. Leggings or tight clothes are not recommended.
Before and after the class, you will have time to practice some gentle breathing techniques to enhance your experience.
Here is some feedback from patients who done the Thai Yoga Classes.
Private Thai Yoga classes are available to one or two people at the Fitzroy North Studio.
You can choose to take a 1 h class or a 2 h class.
The price for a 1-person class for one hour is $69.
The price for 2 people class for 1 h is $99, or 2 h class is $169.
As per Thai Massage, Thai Yoga is not recommended for those who have conditions such as Diabetes n1, Hypertension, Osteoporosis, or whilst pregnant.