Open Doors

If you are anything like me, then you most likely have entered 2013 with a number of mind-body un-resolutions; unresolved issues pertaining to your health and wellness that have rolled over from last year.  I often receive inquiries from people who are interested in exploring some of their un-resolutions by receiving Thai Yoga Massage, as it is a form of bodywork therapy that calls to attention an increased awareness of our psychosomatic condition. I welcome and encourage this approach, as well as offer some additional guidance towards self initiated resolution.

‘Open Doors’ – Levi Gershkowitz-  Photo taken inside the ancient royal palace compound, Hue, Vietnam (2009).

As the passionate duet of our minds and bodies continue dancing on into the new year, it becomes increasingly important to have awareness of our personal and societal surroundings. When you begin to feel a discordant quality within your life or body, direct your attention to the environment(s) in which you find yourself. Our bodies are miraculous vessels that are often more malleable and reactive than we anticipate.

A discordant quality often arises as a reflection of a discordant quality outside of the body. It is crucial to strive towards remaining at balance within ourselves so as not to openly take on the many imbalances that surround us. Think of changes you can make to your environment that may have a positive influence on your “inner habitat”. Then, devise a plan to protect and preserve this inner habitat, perhaps a daily walk or period of time with all wireless devices turned off.

I encourage those of you who have stumbled upon this page or directly sought it out to continue your investigation of more ways to bring resolution and knowledge to your experience. Thai Yoga Massage, when performed by a well-trained and intuitive practitioner, has the ability to open many doors for new possibilities in ones life. It is a joy through my work to help facilitate these openings, however, it remains up to the individual to take the step forward. I wish all of you a beautiful start to the new year. May it be one of strength, empowered struggle and ultimate success.

Many Blessings,

Levi

Please be in touch if you or someone you care about is in need of receiving Thai Yoga bodywork. I am currently open for scheduling and accepting new referrals. Levi.gersh@gmail.com or (339) 225-9081

Ananda

EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF THAI YOGA MASSAGE
contact for scheduling & more information

Single sessions:
$95 for 1 hour treatment (choice of full body or Thai reflexology)
$125 for 1.5 hour treatment (choice of full body or Thai reflexology)
$150 for 2 hour extended treatment (the works)

Sliding scale pricing available for those with financial constraints

Available Locations:
1) Yurt (Central Asian nomadic round house) in Princeton Junction
2) IYI – Integral Yoga Institute in Monmouth Junction
3) Home visits (within 20 miles of Hightstown, NJ)

Levi G. Gershkowitz

(339) 225-9081     levi.gersh@gmail.com

Recently, I visited one of my favorite sites, the Leverett Peace Pagoda. It had been many months since I had been in western Massachusetts and I wanted to share its beauty with my teacher and her daughter. While there, I meditated on the direction of my life’s journey and two important questions came to surface:

1. Where do I receive inspiration from?

2. How open am I to receiving bliss?
Perhaps these questions will serve you as well. One of the people I receive inspiration from is my teacher, and I wish to express gratitude to her for opening  my eyes to the healing art of Thai Yoga Massage. Thank you Ariela, may the sweetness of your soul abide with the spread of the dhamma.

LEVERETT PEACE PAGODA*
(413) 367-2202
100 Cave Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054

*The Pagoda was started in 1985 as part of the life work of Nichidatsu Fujii, and now continued by the Japan Buddha Sangha monks, a group dedicated to the elimination of weapons.

Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo

“Non-violent resistance, a gentle movement through which people are spiritually united and raise their voices of protest, is the only way to extinguish the violent fire that would result in human annihilation… This is the world to come. We must create it!” -Nichidatsu Fujii, 1982

“Receive the Bliss”

Working in the Round

Traditional Mongolian Yurt

Many of my clients have been remarking on how enjoyable and relaxing it is to receive massage in a round space. A Yurt is a traditional nomadic roundhouse popularized by Central Asian populations. Here are a few pictures taken during a workshop that I led this past Spring in the yurt in Princeton where I work. I feel so fortunate spending my time in such a beautiful structure that compliments the natural world instead of posing a hindrance. Yurts are conducive to deep learning as well as deep simplicity. There is much to be gained by spending more time in the round. If you have not yet spent time in a round house or experienced massage in one (wink-wink), do contact me: levi.gersh@gmail.com

For those interested in learning more about or purchasing their own yurt, I recommend visiting yurts.com

Shama & Donia

Traditional Mongolian Yurt

World Peace Day Celebration

Come celebrate World Peace Day honoring the birth, life, teachings and death Lord Buddha. Free event on Sunday, May 6.

The beautiful Samadhi Buddha of the NJ Buddhist Vihara located on Rt. 27 just north of Princeton.

Friends of Nepal – NJ, Somerset County Cultural Diversity Coalition and NJ Buddhist Vihara cordially invite you to attend and celebrate the Buddha’s Day celebration at the NJ Buddhist Vihara in Priceton, NJ on Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 12:30pm to 4:00 pm.

New Jersey Buddhist Vihara 
4299 Rt 27
Princeton, NJ 08540 
732-821-9346

Activities include Peace Pole dedication, World Flag Ceremony, Interfaith Peace Prayer, Music and Walking Meditation.

Community Sponsors: Baha’i Community of Somerset County, Center for Understanding Islam, Congregation Knesseth Israel, Bound Brook, Friends of Nepal – New Jersey, Garden State Sikh Association, Hindu Temple & Cultural Society, Inc. USA – Balaji Temple, New Jersey Buddhist Vihara Society, Rotary Club of Branchburg, Rotary International District 7510, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Bridgewater, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Somerville, The Art of Living Foundation, Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center, OPERATION CHILLOUT, SO SHIM SA ZEN CENTER.

Follow link below for free registration:

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4zm5jgcab&oeidk=a07e2whs29687040646&oseq=a02248gv339ekg

Background History

Thai Yoga Massage or Nuad Borarn (as it is pronounced in Thai) is an ancient healing art that originated in India 2500 years ago.

Nuad Borarn is a partner form of massage which employs specific techniques to achieve deep states of relaxation and healing. Based on a blend of Chinese and Ayurvedic  acupressure points (marmas), this practice migrated to Thailand through the spread of Buddhism. Along the way, the evolving technique grew to include other forms of indigenous massage and martial arts. In recent years, Nuad Borarn has become rejoined with Ayurvedic philosophy and has received a renewed interest around the world.

नमस्ते Namaste

Come, come whoever you are.

Wonderer, worshiper, lover of leaving, it doesn’t matter.

Ours is not  not a caravan of despair.

Come, even if you have broken your vow a thousand times.

Come, yet again, come, come.

Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī

Welcome to Thai Yoga Massage Princeton,

This site serves as a resource for people seeking Thai Yoga Massage in Central New Jersey (Thai Massage NJ) and works to connect practitioners, instructors, clients and enthusiasts from all over. It fills me with great joy to be welcoming new people onto this site and adding so many new names to my mailing list. I hope those of you who studied Thai Massage at some point during April are equally as grateful for the opportunity to have tried something new and enjoyed it. I honor your curiosity, creativity and aspiration.

Based on group interest, I will likely be teaching again the evening of Wed. May 30th 7-9:30pm and from 10am-2pm on Sunday June 3rd. More details on those dates and locations to follow.

In the meantime, my schedule is beginning to fill for the month of May. If you are interested in booking any personal massage sessions, please contact me soon. After the first week of June, I will be traveling and working out of the country until early July.

Single sessions:
$95 for 1 hour treatment (choice of full body or Thai reflexology)
$125 for 1.5 hour treatment (choice of full body or Thai reflexology)
$150 for 2 hour extended treatment (the works)

Sliding scale pricing available for those with financial constraints

Available Locations:
1) Yurt (Central Asian nomadic round house) in Princeton Junction
2) IYI – Integral Yoga Institute in Monmouth Junction
3) Home visits (within 20 miles of Hightstown)

Many Blessings,
Levi

Levi G. Gershkowitz

(339) 225-9081     levi.gersh@gmail.com

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“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”                                                                ―Albert Einstein