About Thai massage:
Thai massage, also called “Thai yoga massage” is believed to have been developed by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, (Shivago) the father of medicine, physician to Buddha, more than 2,500 years ago in India. It made its way to Thailand, where the Ayurvedic techniques and principles gradually became influenced by traditional Chinese Medicine. For centuries, it was performed by monks as one component of Thai medicine.
In the Eastern way of therapy, it is believed that to treat an illness, the whole body has to be worked on and not only a particular part. In Asia it is believed that in the human body, energies flow along a network of channels, the energy lines also called “sen lines”. If there is an imbalance in the flow of energy it is equated to an ailment. This philosophy is identified as a state of equilibrium between these energies, where the soul and the body work in accord with each other.
Meditative-awareness and mindfulness are an important aspects in Thai massage to fully experience the spirit of healing on both practitioner and receiver.
Thai massage is a spiritual discipline that incorporates the practices of mindfulness and loving kindness. This technique, when correctly observed, helps to bring the treatment session to a more focused and deep level.
Thai therapeutic massage is a study in the science of health and traditional medicine. It is an ancient healing system combining acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles and Thai ascetic self-stretching “Ruessi Datton”. It promotes health and active remedies in various body discomforts and disorders. It consists of breathing exercises, self-massage, dynamic exercises and meditation.
Ruessi Datton is an aspect of traditional Thai healing and culture. Thai traditional massage practice is able to cure diseases and restore health. It concentrates on methods and techniques to treat at least 50 ailments, such as back pain, frozen shoulder, headache, stiff neck, carpal tunnel syndrome and many more. It is known as more energising and rigorous than any other classic form of massage.
The therapist will choose which techniques will apply and use it to an individual’s specific needs.
Benefits of Thai massage- physically, mentally and psychologically
Thai massage enhances the human circulatory system. It increases the circulation in the body. Increased circulation will lower the chance of blood clotting in the arteries. More oxygen will be brought to the brain and helps chronic headaches and migraine sufferers.
And through stretching in Thai massage, like in different yoga positions, it helps to lengthen the muscles, relieves muscle tension and reduces spasms. It also increases flexibility and mobility.
It helps to tone muscles and good body tone can correct posture and realign the body for better energy flow, pain relief and nourishing joints.
It soothes for those who are suffering from chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, or patients recovering from injuries.
It helps to decrease pain and increase body function.
It helps those who are suffering from digestive disorders.
It allows the person to attain a true state of relaxation.
It reduces levels of stress and anxiety. When stress is evacuated from the muscles, this facilitates a more fluid range of motion by the muscles. This results in an increase in energy levels.
It helps the recipient to gain mental clarity and builds up an emotional balance.