Our skin is a sensory wonder, with thousands of nerve endings that sense information about us in our environment. But did you know that there is a nerve fibre that discerns and conveys the emotional aspects of touch?

Surrender in the context of bodywork can be a powerful act of volition and a profound choice for self-care. When both body and mind are given space-enough and feel safe-enough to relax their holding, what emerges can be profound.

Data analysis of feedback from receivers of Thai yoga massage suggests common factors in their described experiences, including ‘lightness’, ‘fluidity’ and a profound sense of wellbeing.