Yogi_Ray's  Blog

A BIG THANKS TO THOSE WHO HELPED ME BECOME LONG ISLAND’S MOST REVIEWED.

During this milestone, I am rereading all of the heartfelt words that were written and I am reminded of how beautiful each of those encounters were. When I opened the studio, my mission was to create a welcoming environment for total body wellness that was different from the many other choices that were out there.

I am sincerely grateful to those men who have taken time to write reviews and share their experiences. Those testimonials truly help other men, just like them, to take the leap forward and learn for themselves how the power of touch can positively affect their lives.

Thank you 🙏

-Ray

BACK FROM MY WELLNESS TRIP TO SOUTH KOREA AND VIETNAM 🇻🇳 🇰🇷

Just added photos 11-15 to my profile. Relaxing, restorative, exotic and inspiring. Can’t wait to revisit again.

Hope to see you in the studio soon for a wellness break of your own.

-Ray

Assisted stretch studios have become a fast growing business trend. Brick and mortar concepts such as StretchLab, Motion Stretch, Stretch Pro, and Stretch*d, seek to integrate assisted stretching into a persons overall health and wellness plan. The following article will introduce you this rapidly growing trend. https://www.shondaland.com/live/body/a36422481/stretching-studios-are-booming-in-popularity/

For thousands of years yogi’s have long known the benefits of stretch - The concept is hardly new. As a certified yoga instructor, I am highly skilled at incorporating guided stretch into my signature technique. The results are a wonderfully restorative and relaxing experience. Enjoy the article and I look forward to helping stretch you out in the studio soon 😉!

-Ray 💙

MEN ARE DESIGNED TO HAVE INTIMATE CONNECTION WITH OTHER MEN.
This was essential for our survival as an early species. In more modern times we can witness that by nature, boys express and pursue deeply fulfilling emotional connections with each other as boys; however, as they grow into manhood that changes due to societal constructs around what masculine behavior should look like.

In this article featured in Psychology Today, the author does a great job of explaining why emotional connections between men is necessary.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sex-sexuality-and-romance/202101/are-men-designed-love-each-other

In my experience, one of the ways men can fulfill their inherent need to feel deeply connected to other men, is through various forms of massage with a skilled masseur that they can trust.

I hope you enjoy the article and look forward to seeing you in the studio soon. -Ray 💙

Connect to Your Higher-self

Tantra relaxes the body, opens the heart and magnifies the senses to new heights. It brings the mind into clear focus, allowing you to experience waves of energy throughout your entire body. The unleashed power, beauty and total relaxation one feels is often described as a spiritual experience because of the connection to one’s higher-self.

While many have done a wonderful job of articulating tantra, words do not do it justice. To fully understand tantra, one must experience it. For more reading on the subject, this article is an excellent and comprehensive explanation https://somananda.org/tantra/

I look forward to having you in the studio and helping guide you towards reaching your higher-self.

Warm regards,

Ray💙

It saddens me when a prospective client asks if I work with older or overweight men. To think that a masseur would turn a client away based on body type or age is a terrible thought. Everyone deserves the healing power of touch. All men are beautiful in my eyes and as long as they are in good health and practice good hygiene as most of us do, they are always welcomed in my studio with open arms and heart. 💙

Featured in Psychology Today, this excellent article articulates why human touch is one of our most basic, primal needs. Touch deprivation is correlated with negative health outcomes such as anxiety, depression, and immune system disorders. Research shows that one of the most effective ways to benefit from the therapeutic benefits of touch is through massage.

Enjoy the article and I look forward to seeing you in the studio soon! -Ray

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/everyone-top/202108/the-vital-importance-human-touch

This story featured in Men’s Journal does a nice job of articulating the benefits of massage for men.

https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/the-top-10-health-benefits-a-massage-20150312/

Enjoy. And I look forward to seeing you in the studio soon.

Namaste,

Ray