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The Journey that has Brought me here.

Gao Yang

In the summer of 2010, I experienced a life changing catalyst that thrust me into a direction that sent me on a healing journey to find some kind of resonance to my lost soul.  

I was 23 years old, a semester away from graduating with my Bachelors.   I had thought I could plan my life with every grueling detail, invincible to catastrophe, worrying about bills and what to eat and/or wear.  Neglecting my soul and purpose of my original design.  I had slowly made my bed in conforming to the social pressures of unnecessary stress to performing (the boyfriend, the wedding, the house, the dog, the picket fence, the Jones/Smiths).  I had completely lost touch with what I really needed.  

That was until, I had lost a very dear loved one, my fiancee, to a freak accident.  The pivotal moment set me into an uncomfortable humiliating confrontation with reality, forcing me to re-evaluate all the choices I had made up until that point.  

With the help of my Creator, family, community and a sabbatical, I slowly made my way out of the cave I grew accustom to.

Thai Yoga VS Thai Massage

Gao Yang

Thai Yoga Therapy is a stretching sequence a yoga instructor has created with the foundation of their training of Thai Massage.  The Yoga instructor will warm up your muscles to assist you in yogic positions, WITHOUT stimulating your ten major sen sip lines or perform acupressure points.  The sequence will still follow the traditional energetic flow of feet to head.

Traditional Thai Massage is a sequence from feet to head with the procession of: stretching, warming up of the client's muscles, stimulating the sen lines, warming down the muscles and a final stretch/reboot technique.  The massage can range from strictly yogic positions to specific trigger points to release certain pain points through out the body.

What to Expect with a Thai Yoga session.

Gao Yang

FIRST TIMERS. Come 10-15 minutes early to fill out paperwork and have a short assessment. 
TRADITIONAL PROCESSION.The fully clothed client will be assisted in stretches from foot to head.  Either laying face up or face down, unless more work is needed (then, the client will be lying on side).
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE. Comfortable clothes (take into consideration that the therapist will stretch you in various positions, skirts and/or loose short shorts will be inappropriate).
STRETCHING. It is important that the client practices letting go (whether it is physically and/or mentally).  The therapist will not go anymore than the client's body will permit it.
THRESHOLD. Because the therapist is using their body as a contour to assist in the stretches, the therapist can feel the release or tightening of the client's muscle.  This helps the therapist gauge the range of motion (or lack of), without the verbal cues/concerns from the client.
COMMUNICATION. Please communicate at all times during a session if something is too much or not enough (eg. pressure, talking, stretching).
WATER. After a session, be sure to drink lots of water.  If it is your first time, be prepared to be sore the next day.
EATING.  If you must eat, try eating no later than 30 minutes prior to a session.  
BOWELS. Because our bodies are created to be so closely connected, it is normal that with all the movement and loosening of muscles around your lower back and abdomen, your digestive system will be given room to respond naturally.
BEST TIMES. After a traditional Thai Yoga session, your body will feel like you are floating on cloud nine.  Do not plan anything afterwards (in my opinion).  Incite: Some of my hardcore trainers like to do their heaviest training and schedule an appointment to see me right afterwards.  This gives their bodies the adequate push and pull balance, allowing their bodies to speed their recovery process.
ATHLETES. From riding horses, Crossfit training, marathoners, to other sports (soccer, basketball, football, golfing, tennis players, swimmers, dancers ect)... If you are competing, give yourself atleast 1 full day to recover before competition(s).  If your intention is a recovery session, the sooner the session after a competition, the shorter (and less painful) the recovery process (please let the therapist know your intention(s) with your session).
RANGE OF MOTION. People who suffer from old and/or new injuries, it is not a fun process to reintroduce range of motion, but it is not impossible.
RESULTS.  Most people can see a progress almost immediately.  The sessions alone will help, but it is important that the client is just as proactive about their progress.  Depending on what your goal(s) are, you can be guaranteed that you will leave a session with maintenance homework for your body (eg. proper specified stretching poses, walking, ect).
MAINTENANCE PLAN.  Thai Yoga can be used as a time to set for yourself, but it can also offer you a variety of maintenance in your life: range of motion, deeper stretches, meditation, devotional time, assessment of how/where the state of your body is (as we tend to favor one side or send stress to a specific place in our bodies).  
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU HAVE A SESSION?  Each client will be given a suggested time frame with goal(s), based on the client's body's response in their sessions.  The ranges are: twice a week, to once a week, to every other week.

Gao Yang in a Nutshell.

Gao Yang

Raised with the rich culture of a mother who (still currently) practicesHmong herbal medicine, Eastern influence and follower of Christ.  Born in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Raised in the small town of Maiden, North Carolina.  Graduated from UNC-Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, focusing on holistic healing/pre-nursing.  Thai Yoga Therapist at Masters level, trained at SVG School in Chiang Mai, Thailand.  Yoga instructor at 225hrs with Holy Yoga.  Currently working on massage license at 700hrs with Maiden School of Massage.

Influenced by divine archaeology of healing and my ongoing walk with Creator.