Massage thai is one of the world’s oldest healing modalities and originates from the time of the Buddha over 2500 years ago. Introduced to Thailand by an Indian doctor, ‘Nuad Phaen Boran’ as is it known in Thailand, correctly translates as Ancient Massage or Traditional Massage. Here it is more widely known as Massage Thai or Thai Massage.

Massage Thailand

The History of MassageThai

Massage Thai has been performed for centuries by monks in Southeast Asia as one element of indigenous Thai medicine.

Thai massage is based on the concept of invisible energy lines running through the body. Massage Thai selects ten energy mainlines on which there are significantly important acupressure points. Working on these energy mainlines, Massage Thai breaks the blockades, stimulates the free flow of Prana, and helps to restore general well-being.

Massage Thai – How Does it Work?

Massage Thai focuses on interactive manipulation and uses two primary procedures. These include the therapist applying gentle pressure with the hands and feet along the energy lines and a variety of passive stretching movements to manipulate your body into a series of postures.

What are the Benefits of MassageThai ?

Although Thai massage is considered more vigorous than traditional massage, the effect is uniquely energizing as well as relaxing. Sometimes referred to as Thai yoga, because of the ‘assisted stretching’, Thai massage stimulates and energizes the body and releases tension and toxins from joints, muscles and connective tissue.

Thai massage has been used for many years to treat degenerative illness and promote wellness and can be beneficial for the young or old, healthy or not so healthy, the active or not so active. The key benefits include :

Thai Yoga Massage

• Stimulates internal organs
• Balances the body’s energy system
• Adjusts the skeletal structure
• Relieves muscular and joint tension

• Increases flexibility

Thai massage targets circulation and pressure points. This massage technique is used in conjunction with yoga positions. While undergoing this massage treatment, the patient is put into many yoga positions. There are 2 different styles of Thai massage. The Northern style emphasises stretching movements, and the Southern style uses more pressure.

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Written by Kelly Price and summary about Massage Thai by Jundy