What is Thai Massage?
MOVEMENTS, COMPRESSIONS, STRETCHING.
Thai massage looks like a cross between acupressure, yoga, and Zen shiatsu and is inspired by Buddhist teachings originated in India and travellled to Thailand.
The actual massage consists of a technique that uses a myriad of techniques including slow, rhythmic compressions and stretches along the body’s energy lines, also called Sen in Thai. Over 70,000 Sen are said to exist within the body.
Thai massage concentrates on applying pressure along 10 of the most important Sen using the palms of the hands, thumbs, elbows, and feet.
The effort from the practitioner works to free tension within the body.
Practitioners also position the body into yoga-like poses and gently rock the body to more deeply open joints and facilitate limbering.
A thorough Thai massage includes the following basic positions:
-from the front with the client lying supine -from the side with the client alternately lying on either side -from the back with the client lying prone -in a sitting position -in an inverted position
Building blocks
One of the most important principles of Thai massage is the continuous flow of sequential movements that prepares the client for the next step in the massage. The practitioner is always aware of his position so that an uninterrupted, slow rhythm is maintained.
The compressions make you feel better
Deep, sustained pressure ensures that the myofascial, or the muscle’s connective tissue, soften and relax in order to release the flow of energy along the Sen and to prepare the client for the large-scale stretches that follow.
How is Thai Massage different from a typical “spa massage''?
Answer:
The foundational theory of Thai Massage is about the movement of energy. Thai massage is more rigorous and ENERGIZING than almost all of the more typical forms of massage. Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because your therapist moves you through a series of yoga-like stretches using his hands, knees, legs, and feet. Many people say Thai massage is like doing yoga without having to do any work. A combination of muscle compressions, joint mobilization techniques, and acupressure is also used during treatment.
What is Thai massage used for?
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How often should I receive Thai massages?
There is no risk in receiving a Thai massage as often as you wish. For clients new to Thai massage I would recommend scheduling your first massage and then deciding on the interval after you determine how well the effect lasts. The benefit of Thai Massage may last longer than a typical massage but the duration requirement and frequency are different for every individual. People generally schedule massages on a weekly basis or every other week or make monthly appointments. If you are a person who has specific health goals, consider a series of treatments. Health professionals agree that committing to a series of treatments produces a deeper effect in comparison to an unorganized approach. Discounts are available for regular customers.
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