The healing art of Thai massage is an ancient and sacred system of healing with roots in yoga, ayurvedic medecine and Buddhist meditation. The founding father of Thai massage is believed to have been Shivago Komarpaj (Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha), a renowned yogi and ayurvedic doctor who is said to have been the Buddha's physician over 2500 years ago. Traditionnal Thai massage developed over centuries within the environment of the buddhist temples. The Thai temple, or wat, also operates as a center for health care of the common people. The most famous institution for traditional Thai massage is the What Pho in Bangkok, still today the leading center of research and practice for the art of Thai massage. Thai people have always considered therapeutic massage as a vital part of their health maintenance and practices.                         

                                                                                                                                    

This form of bodywork is usually performed on a floor mat, and the client wears comfortable clothes that allow for movement. No oils are used in Thai massage. It is known in Thailand as Nuad Phaen Boran, literally, the ancient-manner massage.

This technique has been described as assisted Hatha Yoga, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs and feet to move the recipient into a series of yoga-like stretches. Muscle compression, joint mobilization and acupressure are also used during the treatment. This unique type of bodywork influences the energic side as well, restoring the flow of energy throughout the body with applied palming and thumbing on the sen energy lines of the body. Thai massage respects each person's body constitution and level of flexibility. The benefits of Thai massage are innumerable:

  • Reduces stress
  • Increases flexibility
  • Internal organs are being tonified, joints are strengthen
  • Releases toxins from the body and boosts the immune system
  • Improves blood circulation
  • Releases back pain, arthritis, headaches, digestive system or menopausal problems
  • Improves breathing and posture
  • Prevents illness and alleviates degenerative diseases

Mentally, thai massage helps calm the mind and gain mental clarity, resulting in an overall sense of well-being and increased energy.

                                                          

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