• Bodhi~Wise

      Thai Yoga Bodywork

      ~ the art of letting go ~

    • Thai Yoga Bodywork offers a unique style of bodywork that restores your natural state of balance and ease. Nicknamed 'Lazy man's yoga', it is a series of slow rhythmic compressions to muscles and energy pathways, gentle rocking movements, and gentle passive stretches. Slowly and smoothly, the body is relieved of tension and restrictions, creating an energized calm. By opening up the energy pathways, our "life-force energy" can freely circulate, improving health, mood, and well-being.

       

      Finding ways to relieve stress is essential for health and well-being. The tensions of daily life can obstruct our flow of vitality, like a river that has been dammed. When life-force energy loses it's momentum, it becomes sluggish and can lead to dis-ease. Life can be happier and more successful when we make time to nurture ourselves...mind, body, and spirit.

       

      Our efforts are most successful when we take time to take care of ourselves...mind, body, and spirit. Regular self-care infuses you with fresh energy, making it easier to bring this renewed vitality to the rest of your life.

       

      Thai Yoga Bodywork helps you to...

      • Increase flexibility and vitality

      • Alleviate pain and stiffness

      • Find peace and deep relaxation

      • Reduce stress and anxiety

      • Enhance your immune system and body-wisdom

      • Speed recovery from injury; safeguard against injury

      • Improve circulation to organs, muscles, and the skin

      • Integrate your body, mind, emotions, and spirit

      Ready to Schedule?

      Contact Chris at 404.964.6040 or BodhiWiseOne@gmail.com

    • Mission

      “Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind" ~ Bruce Lee

      Bodhi~Wise's mission is to help people connect with their innate Body-Wisdom and the healing power within. This vast resource leads us back to a natural state of balance, vitality, harmony, and ease. Our bodywork studio is a safe place for you to relax, recharge, and revitalize yourself in a nurturing, therapeutic environment.

       

      In Thailand, the word metta means 'loving-kindness', a core concept at the heart of Thai Yoga. This healing touch is our 'metta' offering for the local and global community. It is an honor to serve the collective good with hands and heart. Namaste.

       

       

       

      Photo by Melissa Mimms

      Chris Butson

      Certified Thai Yoga Therapist

       

      After over a decade working in the 'corporate grind', Chris longed for a self-directed path with authentic heart and soul. In 2007, he followed this calling west to California, to train in Thai Yoga Bodywork at the Ritam School of Healing Arts (led by renowned teacher, Saul David Raye.) Bodhi-Wise was founded in 2008 in historic Marietta, Georgia. Chris has continued his Thai Yoga studies locally, under the mentorship of Atlanta's William Hufschmidt and has assisted many practitioner trainings.

       

      In offering Thai Yoga, Chris aims to help people relax and expand their own experience and awareness of healing. As a practitioner, he greatly benefits from this work too...as it stretches, strengthens, and centers both client and practitioner.

       

      Contact Chris @ 404.964.6040 or BodhiWiseOne@gmail.com

       

    • Contact or Schedule

      Ready to schedule? Got questions?

       

      Studio hours are...

      Mondays 10:00 - 8:00pm

      Thursdays 10:00 - 8:00pm

      Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm

       

      Contact Chris at 404.964.6040 or BodhiWiseOne@gmail.com

       

      Leave your message and I will promptly reply.

      If you'd like to schedule for specific times or dates, please indicate your preferences.

       

      * I commute to Marietta from north Georgia, so please...only schedule if you're committed to being here. I have a 48-hour cancellation policy (and bill for no-shows and short notice cancellations). Thanks for understanding! *

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    • Reviews

      "A huge thanks to Chris for hitting the reset button on my physical well being. I am a tennis professional and my body is in constant motion; I twist, I jump and I pound my body into the pavement everyday. Chris was able to counter-point all the motions that turn into potential ailments. I was put into a soothing state of self-healing meditation while being lead physically through stretches and massage that accentuated the healing process. If you are looking for the reset button and a new start to physical well-being look no further. Put simply... Amazing!" ~ Nate K of Chicago

       

      "Chris provided an exceptional session! He communicated well throughout our session, ensuring my comfort and achieving the ideal depth of pressure. I don't feel like a very flexible client, but after all the different stretching techniques he used -- my muscles, joints, and back feel loose, limber, and relaxed. Chris has a firm but gentle touch -- I was impressed with his talent and therapeutic presence." ~ Niki B. of Marietta

      "Chris did a great job! He gave a good amount of pressure and I became more comfortable as the session progressed. He has a good feel for the body and is a natural healer." ~ Lauren Z. of Atlanta

       

      "Thank you for introducing me to Thai Yoga Therapy! I enjoyed the combination of Bodywork, yoga postures, and breathwork. The benefits of all these came together for a healing experience." ~ Linda S. of Marietta

      "Every few minutes of the 2 hour session I had with Chris, I would think, "This is my favorite part.....no, THIS is my favorite part...." ~ Wanda D. of Marietta

      "I love my job but it can be quite stressful at times - taking it's toll on me physically. My weekly bodywork sessions with Chris have been important in developing a higher awareness of taking care of both my body & mind - with great results!" ~ Joe H of Marietta. 

      "Thank you, Chris. I felt great about half way through the session and I still do. No soreness, my breathing is better - I feel clear.....this is the first time I've felt energy movement during any session I've had. ~ Kristin B. of Marietta

      "This was my first Thai Yoga experience with Chris, and I REALLY enjoyed it! Very relaxing!" ~ Cindy W. of Atlanta

      "I think the thing you (Chris) have going for you most though, even more than the method or process, is your presence & intuition. That's what impressed me the most. Very therapeutic, nurturing & in sync with what I needed." ~ Sara Z. of Midtown

    • Session Rates & Policies

       

      Thai Yoga Bodywork is a thorough treatment for the entire body, with focused attention placed on each joint, muscle, and energy pathway of the body. It is performed on a cushioned floor mat, with the recipient wearing loose, comfortable clothing. It is best to avoid a heavy meal 1-2 hours before your session.

       

      I recommend a minimum of 90 minutes to fully reap the benefits of this work. Longer sessions induce a sense of timelessness and deeper relaxation, while shorter sessions can target specific problem areas.

       

      * PLEASE NOTE: I commute to Marietta from north Georgia, so please...only schedule if you're committed to being here. I have a 48-hour cancellation policy (and bill for no-shows and short notice cancellations). Thanks for understanding! *

       

      75 Minutes ..... $95.00

       

      90 Minutes ..... $110.00

       

      120 Minutes ..... $140.00

       

      Payment in CASH or CHECK is preferred, but I gladly accept all major CREDIT CARDS.

    • Location

      BODHI~WISE Thai Yoga Bodywork is 1 mile east of the Marietta Square, with access from Roswell Road, South Marietta Parkway, and Fairground Street (4 miles west of I-75).

      134 South Avenue, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30060

       

      ~ please park at the front entrance ~

       

       

       

      Directions

      From I-75 North
      Take Exit 263, stay in left lane to South Marietta Parkway exit. Continue on South Marietta Parkway until you reach Fairground Street (Cobb Civic Center will be on your left). Turn right on Fairground Street. Travel to next traffic light. Turn left on Roswell Street. Take the FIRST left onto South Avenue.

       

      From I-75 South
      Take Exit 265, North Marietta Parkway exit. Turn right on North Marietta Parkway and travel to second traffic light. Turn left onto Fairground Street. Continue on Fairground Street to Roswell Street. Turn right on Roswell Street. Take the first left onto South Avenue.

       

       

    • Origins of Thai Yoga

      Thai Yoga Bodywork can trace it's origins back about 2,500 years. In Thailand, it is called "Nuad Bo-Rarn", which means "ancient healing way" or "ancient body work". It was carried from India to Thailand by traveling Buddhist monks who had knowledge of yoga, aryuveda, and Chinese medicine. These influences were eventually blended with Thai indigenous healing, and practiced in Buddhist temples. Thai Yoga Bodywork is but one component of traditional Thai medicine, which additionally encompasses use of herbs, diet and nutrition, and spiritual practices (such as meditation).

       

      With it's origins deep within the traditions of Buddhist culture, it is not surprising that Thai Yoga Bodywork would have implications of a spiritual nature. While they are not necessarily emphasized, sessions often begin and end with a silent prayer, are done in a meditative atmosphere, and ideally embody the 4 virtues of joy, equanimity, peace, and “metta” (loving-kindness). Often the "father doctor",Jivaka Buccha Komar, is called upon to wisely guide the session. Thought to have been an Indian physician and contemporary of the Buddha, he is credited as the father of Thai medicine.

      Thai Yoga Bodywork is still a sacred form of bodywork practiced widely today in Thailand. The influence of western medicine has been growing in Thailand, along with a decline in the practice of traditional medicine, including Thai Bodywork. In an effort to help retain their medical heritage, and in recognition of it's popularity, in recent years the Thai government has become more supportive of the practice and teaching of Thai Yoga Bodywork.

      Temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand
      "Metta" = loving kindness to all beings

    •  Body Wisdom

      “I am breathing in and making my whole body calm and at peace. 'I am
      breathing out and making my whole body calm and at peace.' This is how
      one practices." ~ The Sutra on Full Awareness of Breathing
       
      Worms will not eat living wood where the vital sap is flowing; rust will not hinder the opening of a gate when the hinges are used each day. Movement gives health and life. Stagnation brings disease and death." ~ proverb in traditional Chinese Medicine


      "Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or
      hard work. It means to be in the midst of whatever and wherever you find
      yourself and still be calm in your heart." ~ unknown


      "The purpose of our lives is to be happy." ~ The Dalai Lama

       
      “When the mind is stilled in dreamless sleep, it brings rest and repose to
      the body. Just as birds fly to the tree for rest, all things in life
      find their rest in the Self.” ~ Prashna Upanishad

      "Neither utmost endurance nor utter passivity is the condition which best serves our health; Health is always a dynamic balance between the 2. We suffer from too little...we suffer from too much. We prosper when all the elements are present in their proper proportions. The role of bodywork is not to eliminate stress, but rather to educate the individual to recognize the right kinds and the right amounts." ~ Deane Juhan

      "Learn to let go...that is the key to happiness." ~ Buddha

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