Yoga and massage complement one another exceptionally well. Yoga lengthens and strengthens muscles while massage realigns muscle fibers and restores myofascial tissue back to a healthy state. The combination of yoga and massage is especially effective in relieving chronic neck, back, and hip pain and preventing the recurrence of pain by addressing the underlying structural cause.

Receiving massage can also be informative, helping you to become more aware of imbalances in your body. Every session includes an assessment before and after your massage to identify patterns of myofasical dysfunction and to track improvements. During the assessment, you'll find out how inflexibility in a particular area can cause pain in another part of the body and also learn simple steps that you can take to reduce everyday stress and tension.

Types of massage offered at Red Sun Yoga

Relaxation - uses a system of long strokes, kneading and friction on the more superficial muscles. These full-body sessions promote general relaxation, improve blood circulation and range-of-motion and relieve muscle tension.

Deep Tissue Therapeutic - releases the chronic patterns of tension. Therapists use deeper, more precise, pressure with their fingers, elbows and forearms on various layers of muscle tissue and fascia where deep-seated patterns of pain and tension build up.

Prenatal Massage & Postnatal Massage - Using "The Body Cushion" to safely and comfortably position mom to be. Therapists use light strokes, focusing on target areas of discomfort such as neck, back, pelvis and legs to reduce pain and swelling. This promotes relaxation and rejuvenation throughout the whole body, helping you to connect with baby and prepare for labor. (Written permission from the client's physician is required for all prenatal massages.)

Raindrop Technique (Aromatherapy) - using therapeutic grade essential oils dropped from approximately six inches above the body. The specific oils used support healthy immune function and bring balance to the body, mind and spirit.

Shiatsu - is a form of body work rooted in the Chinese healing tradition of Acupressure. Therapists use firm, rocking motion along all meridians releasing energy blockages and stagnation in the muscle tissue. Therapists support you through several deep stretches to allow greater range of motion. Massage done fully clothed.

Hot Stone - Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones. They are often basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well. It is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of massage. The heat helps tight muscles release. The therapist uses traditional strokes of Swedish massage while holding a heated stones. As the stones cool, the therapist replaces it with another stone. The stones may also be left on specific points along your spine to improve the flow of energy.

Couple's Massage - Our signature massage at Red Sun Yoga is our Couple's Massage. Our beautiful massage room is large enough to accommodate two massage tables so that two people can enjoy the benefits of massage at the same time, by two different therapists. Couple's massage is a great way to introduce men to massage. Some men are more reluctant about receiving their first massage, but with their wife or girlfriend present it provides for a "safe" experience. This therapeutic massage is very relaxing and restorative.

To request a Couple's Massage, please give 48 hours for advance scheduling. Due to the coordination involved for this specialty massage a fee of $30 will be charged to your credit card for any cancellations less than 24 hours in advance.

Thai Yoga Massage - is an ancient healing art with roots in yoga. Often called, "assisted yoga," Thai yoga therapy involves a series of body movements and yoga poses administered passively by the practitioner to the receiver. The session ensues on a Thai floor mat, dressed in comfortable clothing to allow for assisted stretches combined with rhythmic compressions.

With origins dating as far back as Buddha, Thai Yoga Therapy is designed to stimulate and balance the flow of healing energy within the body through use of breathing exercises and meditation as well as to increase flexibility, muscle tonicity, oxygenation of blood, joint release, internal organ massage, increased blood and lymph circulation, increased immune function, and increased muscle relaxation.

By calling the body's natural desire to become balanced through stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system, the receiver will enjoy true restoration and renewal, a tranquility of the mind that can last throughout the day and onward.

By appointment only. For more information, contact info@RedSunYoga.com or call Red Sun Yoga at (321) 438-0771.

Please note: Appointments must be cancelled at least 24-hours prior to your scheduled massage. Any appointments cancelled after this may be subject to a cancellation fee and/or charged the full amount of the service.

All of Red Sun Yoga's therapists are fully licensed (MM 18758).