The History Of Traditional Thai Massage
Thai massage is believed to have been developed by Jivaka Kunmar Bhaccha, Physician to Buddha, more than 2,500 years ago in India. It spread to Thailand, where the Ayurvedic techniques and principles gradually became influenced by traditional Chinese medicine.
For centuries, Thai massage was performed by monks as one component of Thai medicine. Thai massage is not simply massage, but an ancient energy-based healing system that combines acupressure, reflexology, and assisted yoga postures. Treatment effects are greatest when the patient is fully relaxed and breathing deeply. This traditional healing practice, called Nuad or Nuad Boran in the Thai language, is very different from western massage therapies.
Traditional Thai massage doesn't use oils or lotions, and the client wears light clothing during treatment. There is constant body contact between the practitioner and client, but rather than rubbing on muscles, the body is compressed, pulled, stretched and rocked in order to clear energy blockages and relieve tension. The practitioner uses thumbs, palms, forearms, elbows, knees and feet to create a dance of movement on the body of the client. In this process, joints are opened, muscles and tendons are stretched, internal organs are toned, and energy is balanced. The overall effect is one of deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and physical and mental well being.
Nuad Boran (Thai massage or Thai Yoga Massage) is based on healing principles similar to those utilized in other non-western healing therapies, the Thai system focuses on circulation of vital energy in major pathways called sen. The major energy lines are manipulated, and important pressure points along these pathways are stimulated to help break down blockages, stimulate energy flow and restore balance and harmony.
Identifying features of traditional Thai massage are integrated yoga postures which are performed on the client. Through assisted yoga, the body is stretched in ways that are difficult to achieve through individual exercise and yoga practice. The result of a full-body Thai treatment is often an exciting and powerful mind/body healing experience, bringing both the recipient and the practitioner to heightened states of physical and spiritual well-being.
For some people, traditional Thai massage is also a spiritual experience in that it incorporates the practices of breath awareness and loving kindness.
Thai massage is more energising and rigorous than other forms of massage.
Thai massage is also called Thai Yoga Massage, because the therapist uses 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.
Learn more about Herbal Oil Massage, Head & Shoulder Massage, Foot Massage or Face Massage. If you would like to buy books or DVD's about Thai massage visit our Amazon Pages.
Telephone Pippa now on 07821 807859 to arrange your appointment. Number withheld calls will not be answered.
For centuries, Thai massage was performed by monks as one component of Thai medicine. Thai massage is not simply massage, but an ancient energy-based healing system that combines acupressure, reflexology, and assisted yoga postures. Treatment effects are greatest when the patient is fully relaxed and breathing deeply. This traditional healing practice, called Nuad or Nuad Boran in the Thai language, is very different from western massage therapies.
Traditional Thai massage doesn't use oils or lotions, and the client wears light clothing during treatment. There is constant body contact between the practitioner and client, but rather than rubbing on muscles, the body is compressed, pulled, stretched and rocked in order to clear energy blockages and relieve tension. The practitioner uses thumbs, palms, forearms, elbows, knees and feet to create a dance of movement on the body of the client. In this process, joints are opened, muscles and tendons are stretched, internal organs are toned, and energy is balanced. The overall effect is one of deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and physical and mental well being.
Nuad Boran (Thai massage or Thai Yoga Massage) is based on healing principles similar to those utilized in other non-western healing therapies, the Thai system focuses on circulation of vital energy in major pathways called sen. The major energy lines are manipulated, and important pressure points along these pathways are stimulated to help break down blockages, stimulate energy flow and restore balance and harmony.
Identifying features of traditional Thai massage are integrated yoga postures which are performed on the client. Through assisted yoga, the body is stretched in ways that are difficult to achieve through individual exercise and yoga practice. The result of a full-body Thai treatment is often an exciting and powerful mind/body healing experience, bringing both the recipient and the practitioner to heightened states of physical and spiritual well-being.
For some people, traditional Thai massage is also a spiritual experience in that it incorporates the practices of breath awareness and loving kindness.
Thai massage is more energising and rigorous than other forms of massage.
Thai massage is also called Thai Yoga Massage, because the therapist uses 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.
Learn more about Herbal Oil Massage, Head & Shoulder Massage, Foot Massage or Face Massage. If you would like to buy books or DVD's about Thai massage visit our Amazon Pages.
Telephone Pippa now on 07821 807859 to arrange your appointment. Number withheld calls will not be answered.
