| Traditional Thai Massage is famous for its deep relaxing effect and for reducing pain and muscle tension. Based on Ayurveda, yoga and meditation, it originated in India. It is commonly believed that Jivaka Kumarbhaccha, a friend of Buddha, founded Traditional Thai Massage already some 2500 years ago when he traveled to the area which is now Thailand. Moreover, he combined his knowledge on Ayurveda and Chinese Alternative Medicine to develop Traditional Thai Medicine with its four branches: herbal remedies, spiritual practices, nutritional medicines and Thai Massage. |
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| The knowledge on Traditional Thai Massage was passed on over centuries by monks in ancient Siam’s monasteries and the temples became the main institutions for teaching Thai Massage. |
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| Thai Massage is practiced comfortably clothed on the floor or a mat. The therapist uses thumbs, elbows, palms, forearms, feet and knees to stimulate the body’s energy meridians also called Sen lines. The firm and rhythmic pressure is applied by rocking, muscle compressions and stretching while the patient is put into different yoga positions. One reason for the deep relaxing effect of the massage is its very slow and long practice – it seems like the therapist performs a choreographed dance while treating the patient which brings both into a meditative state. Traditional Thai Massage does not involve any oil. |
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| Traditional Thai massage brings body and mind into a state of harmony and activates the self-healing power of the metabolism. It warms and stretches muscles, brings relief for sore and aching joints, it has detoxification-effects and can prevent injuries. Traditional Thai massage is a very effective therapy against pain from tension, injury or illness. It is also highly recommended to those who are preparing for an athletic competition or for anyone taking a physical or mental test. |
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