| HATHA YOGA is an ancient discipline
that explores, develops, and integrates the body, 
You can support the good work you are doing for yourself in yoga
with massage. Both yoga and massage therapy help you maintain a
healthy, fluid, strong body. The images from TV and film are usually
not an accurate depiction of what massage really is. At HAYC, massage
is done in the blue yoga room. You lie on a padded massage table
with as little or as much clothing on as you like, covered by a
sheet. The therapist massages either your entire body or focuses
on an area that you identify as needing particular attention. It
is your choice. Though you are unclothed, the therapist only uncovers
the area being worked on (for example, the back).
When the therapist moves to a different part of your body the part
just finished is covered. Here at HAYC, the goal is generally either
(1) simple relaxation or
(2) alleviation of pain/discomfort/stress in a particular area.
The therapist uses light oil, her hands, and a variety of strokes
to help achieve these goals. Why should you receive a massage? What
will it do for you? Through massage you can experience:
• Lower heart rate and blood pressure
• Increased blood circulation and lymph flow
• Relaxed muscles
• Improved range of motion
• Increased level of endorphins (the body's natural painkillers)
• Less anxiety and stress
• More relaxation and alertness
Marey Oakes is HAYC's massage therapist. Marey is a graduate of
the Potomac Massage Training Institute in Washington. PMTI is one
of the oldest and most respected massage schools in the mid-Atlantic
area. She uses a combination of Swedish and Deep Tissue work in
her sessions and is also experienced in pregnancy massage. Marey
is nationally certified and locally licensed and is a member of
the American Massage Therapy Association.
Marey has been at HAYC since 1998. As the mother of four children,
she brings experience and empathy to each session, mindful of the
physical effects of the stress we are likely to encounter in our
day-to-day life here in northern Virginia.
| SCHEDULE |
Massage is available 1 day per week:
Friday: 10:45 a.m. - 9:10 p.m.
Massage therapy rates are:
1/2 hour: $40
1 hour: $65
1-1/2 hour: $95
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To schedule an appointment use the blue massage therapy
book in the lobby or call 703-435-1571.
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