The Benefits of Thai Yoga Massage with Matt Brooks

Matt Brooks is an E-RYT500 yoga instructor through the Yoga Alliance.  His  passion for yoga is centered on the philosophy that a robust physical (asana) practice, combined with the conscious application of the eight limbs of yoga provides a deep and powerful connection between mind and body. Matt is also certified in Thai Yoga Massage through the Soma Veda Institute. Additionally, Matt has been trained in Ashtanga, Yin, Hatha, and other modalities. 

Matt strives to spread the gift of yoga to others, so all people are provided the opportunity for an improved quality of life based on conscious awareness. 

In this episode we talk about:

• what is thai yoga massage
• the importance of consent and physical touch to this modality
• the focus of breath and the connectivity of giver and receiver
• the energy lines and physical and emotional healing that can take place
• Matt's entry point to healing modalities and what yoga has opened up for him

SELF CARE LEVEL 1000 is a podcast about the many ways we nurture ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually so that we show up more fully in the world and do the good work that needs to be done. We will get curious together about how we can practice self care in multiple ways with many modalities, leveling up the love we show ourselves every day. Hosted by Erin Polley (she/her) - a community organizer, yoga teacher and healer who is obsessed with sharing tools with people so they can heal themselves and the world.

CREDITS: Edited by Evan Polley. Music by John Larner.

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