Thai Massage

Thai massage was founded by Dr Shivago a Buddhist thought to be the father of medicine. It is believed monks were the practitioners and the temples were the centres of education and healing. Instruction of the techniques was handed down orally from generation to generation till it was subscribed on palm leaves and considered a sacred text.

What is Thai Massage?

Thai massage is an ancient and unique form of body therapy, incorporating deep stretching and rhythmic compression with hands and feet in a dance like transmission of energy. It is performed on a mat on the floor with the client remaining fully clothed and the practitioner uses body weight rather than muscular force to exert pressure creating a highly therapeutic effect. Thai massage combines the principles of acupressure whereby the Sen is stimulated, which is said to balance the energy system in the body.

The energy lines or Zen are reminiscent of the meridians of Chinese acupuncture. However, where the meridians follow the energy associated with specific organs, this then follows the form of the body. The Sen therefore may cross from 1 Meridian to another, in practice 10 meridians serve as the foundation. Pressure is exerted on these lines and points with the palms of the hands, the palms and in some cases the elbows and feet.Thai massage affects the entire body by increasing flexibility releasing both deep and superficial tension and helping the body's natural energy to flow more freely. The result is an opening of the body which leaves one feeling both relaxed and energised at the same time.

Benefits:· 

Deep relaxation, pressure on feed and legs is sedating, sometimes inducing hypnotic or altered states of consciousness. 

· Releases points of tension in the body which block the natural flow of energy, inducing homeostasis (balance and harmony), releases stress and increases energy. 

· Increases flexibility and range of motion.

· Assists in alignment and postural integrity of the body.

· Improves circulation.· Strengthens the internal organs.

· Relieve pain.· Improves neurological functioning and assists in relieve degenerative conditions associated with the aging process. 

· Promotes inner peace and a quiet mind. 

People will vary in their response to Thai massage, depending the on how well the client is able to relax their body and mind in general. Some find a single treatment radically alters their perception of their own body and therefore their sense of self however, a tense rigid client may need more than one or two sessions to feel the same benefits or achieve the same result.