Thai Massage
Thai MASSAGE THERAPY offers benefits by removing the obstructions that cause illness within the body and relieve tension within the body and can be effectively used for pain relief. It improves the function of the lymph glands and blood circulation, balances the nervous system and clears out blocked and stagnant energy.Thai massage has long been renowned as a source of healing of comfort and will benefit you physically and mentally also will harmonize your energy. Thai massage is one of the oldest massage techniques style of bodywork which has been practiced in Thailand since the time of the Buddha, 2500 years ago and it said to have been developed by Buddhist monks right at the time when Gautama Buddha still alive.
Thai massage can help maintain general health, and well-being in the body as well as significantly reduce stress and increase blood flow. It also benefits circulation, relieves muscle tension, improves flexibility, and increases energy.
Thai massage is applied on a soft mat on the ground, the work is done fully clothed and the designed system of movements allows the therapist to manipulate the client without much effort. Performed with the recipient on his or her back for the majority of the massage.
Thai Massage is concerned with the whole body, the stretching movements open the joints, increase flexibility and release body tension. Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches based on the concept of the ten most important energy channels (Sib Sen), which flow throughout the entire body.
This massage is used to treat a variety of an ilments, including headaches, back aches,gastrointestinal pains, menstrual cramps, and psychological problems such as paranoia or depression.
Thai Massage is meant to be practiced with a certain energy and vigor, and the pressure and stretching movements are matched to the client’s needs and physical abilities. Thus, all features of Ancient Thai Massage contribute to the whole body concept, and this includes the use by the practitioner of his or her special learned techniques in the tradition of Thai Massage.
Thai Massage is both relaxing and invigorating, and improves blood and lymph circulation, relieves muscle fatigue and tension, and strengthens the immune system, among other benefits. Thai massage is considered to be the most rigorous, relaxing and energizing form of massage. It is based on the theory that our body is governed by life forces, the imbalance of which may lead to many diseases.
Practitioners apply pressure along meridian lines with their thumbs, hands, and feet to stimulate the movement of energy in the body, and in addition, move and stretch their clients in Yoga-like poses to free muscular and joint tension. Designed to be both relaxing and stimulating, Thai massage improves flexibility, reduces tension, stimulates internal organs, and balances the body’s energy system.
It is known in Thailand as “nuat phaen boran”, literally, the ancient-manner massage.
What does Thai massage feel like?
Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than more classic forms of massage.
Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches. Many people say Thai massage is like doing yoga without any work.
Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure are also used during treatment.
People describe Thai massage as both relaxing and energizing.
The best thing about Thai massage is that, like yoga you get flexibility, inner organ massage, oxygenation of the blood and quieting of the mind. Through deep muscle stretching, joint release and emphasis on the breath, Thai massage offers many of the same benefits as yoga. It’s amazing how much more we are able to move when another person is providing assistance and encouraging us to relax. It is an interactive form of bodywork, quite unlike any other Western or Eastern forms. While it does include work by the practitioner kneading muscles, what makes it particularly helpful is its unique stretching. You remain passive while the practitioner does the movements to you.
Thai massage is an ancient ayurvedic healing art.
Through application of pressure on energy lines and points, and a vast array of passive stretching movements performed with the hands, feet, knees and elbow’s, the body experiences profound relaxation, peripheral stimulation of internal organs, increased flexibility and flow of energy. It is performed on a mat on the floor with the client comfortably dressed.
It is a meditative practice for both client and practitioner, reflecting the states of loving kindness and compassion.
