Ashi-Thai is an expression of traditional Thai techniques and exercises that have been modified to use with bars on the ceiling.  Ashi-Thai massage is performed fully clothed, without any oils or creams. Over the years we have been honored to have many Thai practitioners take our Ashiatsu courses. During that time, many expressed their love for delivering the healing art of Thai but complained of wrist pain from years of performing traditional palm walking.

They enjoy the benefits their clients receive from the moves but they wish they could deliver them without bending and lifting at the waist or being on their hands and knees.

After repeated requests, Ruthie Hardee developed a technique that feels very similar to Thai massage without the use of repeated hand movements.

This flowing and rhythmic approach was developed for any body worker who prefers the table over a floor mat and wants to stretch and loosen their client before a massage.  As a compliment to any Ashiatsu session, Ashi-Thai can revitalizes energy lines and leave a profound affect by relieving muscular tension and improving range of motion. Ashi-Thai can also be considered its own stand alone treatment.

In this workshop you will be guided through many manipulations while holding onto a bar for better stability, support and balance. The Ashi-Thai live interactive workshop has been divided into 2 different modules. The posterior module & the anterior module. 
The combinations of techniques have been arranged following traditional energy lines and stretches for elongating and relieving tightness in commonly used muscles groups.

Ashi-Thai will open your mind and heart to knowledge and movement you didn’t know existed, however it will be something you have longed for.

 Ashi-Thai class schedule