Thai Massage

Thai (Yoga) Massage has often been described as assisted Hatha (posture based), Yoga. Performed on a floor mat in comfortable clothes, this style of massage incorporates Tai Chi movements, rhythmic motion, palming and thumbing along energy lines, gentle stretching & breath work. Using hands, feet, arms and legs, the practitioner guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures, creating a harmonious and therapeutic dance, which leads to greater physical awareness, grace and spiritual energy. This spirit of metta (unconditional love and compassion) lies at the heart of this approach. This well-respected and proven healing art is quickly gaining popularity in the west because of its meditative approach and its applications of yoga’s well-established benefits.

Traditional Thai Massage has been around for at least 1000 years, and is practiced in much the same way as it was in the past. The formation of Thai Massage, was influenced by both Chinese and Indian culture and religion, due to the fact Thailand is situated so close to China and historically utilized India as a major trade route. As a result Thai Massage is based on Tui Na (a Chinese massage and manipulation technique) and Buddist philosophy. According to folklore passed down by tradition, the founder of Thai Massage was Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, also known as Chivago Komparaj.

Thai medical theory is based on the belief that the body’s Vital Life Energy flows along channels called Sen. In China this energy is called Qi, while in Indian it is called Prana. In order for the body to function normally, the supply of Vital Life Energy (Qi, Prana), has to meet the demand of the physical, mental and emotional processes of the body. When there is an imbalance or blockage of the Vital Life Energy the result is pain or disease. Thai Massage releases blockages thus providing an unobstructed flow of Vital Life Energy, resulting in feelings of relaxation, peace of mind, happiness, flexibility and youthfulness.

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