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Benefits of Traditional Thai Massage

Thai massage consists of 5 elements:

(1) Yoga. (2) Meditation. (3) Reflexology. (4) Acupressure. (5) Healing Art.

Yoga: Thai Massage utilizes a number of selective yoga positions. Through this form of massage the recipient receives the benefits of yoga passively. Massage has been described as "Yoga that works as massage". Its benefits include increased relaxation of body and mind, decreased pain and muscle tension, as well as increased flexibility.

Meditation: The rhythmic manipulations of Thai Massage, as well as the soothing atmosphere in which it is administered, provide a haven for a natural response towards deep meditation.

Reflexology: Thai Massage combines yoga stretches with reflexology. It provides a massage of the hands and feet based on the belief that pressure applied to certain points on these extremities benefits other parts of the body.

Acupressure: Thai Massage works on the energy lines of the body to relieve tension and blockage so that the energy can flow freely. Acupressure points are worked using the thumbs, elbows, fists, knees, and feet. During Thai Massage, in order to apply effective acupressure, the healer uses body weight by walking on the recipient.

Healing Art: Through the combined use of acupressure, reflexology, and yoga, Thai Massage improves circulation of blood and lymph and thereby enhances the elimination of wastes and toxic debris brought on by emotional, mental and physical strain. It also facilitates relaxation, relieves pain and muscle tension, increases flexibility as well as strengthens and rejuvenates the body. . Thai Massage is a unique healing art that integrates mind, body, and spirit: thereby improving overall health and well being.

Holistic Benefits of Traditional Thai Massage

1-Facilitates relaxation, Relieves stress, anxiety and depression, deeply relaxing. Induces a feeling of calmness.

2-Heightens awareness.

3-Frees blockages in energy flow, Stimulates and improves energy levels, Releases points of tension in the body which block the natural flow of energy.

4-Invigorates and soothes the nervous system, Releases deeply held emotions, physical tension.

5-Relieves pain, aches and muscle tension. 

6-Increases ability to absorb nutrition.

7-Strengthens and rejuvenates the body.

8-Improves circulation of blood and lymph.

9-Increases flexibility (passive yoga postures), Improves posture and realigns the body.

10-Gives a general feeling of well being assisting in balancing body, mind, and spirit.

11-Enhances elimination of wastes and toxic debris from physical, mental and emotional strain, Accelerates disposal of toxins through the lymphatic system.

12-Increases flexibility and mobilises and opens joints.

13-Stimulates internal organs and immune system, Stimulates and balances all the systems of the body.

14-Releases deeply held emotions, physical tension and soothes the nervous system.

15-Re-balances and increases flow of energy.

16-Improves range and freedom of movement and co-ordination.

17-Alleviates back, neck and shoulder pain.

Thai massage can be particularly helpful in relieving:

Headaches, migraines, arthritis, whiplash pain paralysis numbness. Back pain and other conditions. These include high blood pressure, bad circulation in the feet and hands, constipation, allergies, Diabetes, irregular periods, weak immune system, low blood pressure, eating disorders, asthma, and anemia. And multiple other relieves.

The overall effect of a Thai Massage is an opening of tight joints and a lengthening of muscles, combined with a sense of very deep relaxation and well-being.

Muscles that have been frozen in the wrong position are free to move back to their correct positions, reducing or eliminating painful motion, pinched nerves, and joint pain.

The nervous system is tonified by stimulating specific nerve endings and energy points in a choreographed sequence that relaxes the whole body and regulates energy flow.

How can Thai massage alleviate back pain?

Thai massage can alleviate muscular skeletal problems especially back pain, neck and shoulder pain, joint stiffness, as well as general aches and pain. Pain in the lower back may be caused by stress, poor posture and weak abdominal muscles which can lead to undue pressure on the spine. The powerful stretching movements of Thai massage help to improve posture and alleviate back pain. The shoulders and upper back are another common place where tension may be stored creating pain in the neck and shoulder regions. Various Thai massage techniques can be applied to ease this tension.

Stimulating the energy flow either side of the spine along the sen lines will strengthen and lengthen the spine and alleviate muscle imbalance, a common cause of back problems. A healthy spine will make an enormous difference to alleviating back pain. There are also a wide range of single leg stretches, which stretch the hamstrings, and increase mobility in the hips. These help to loosen the muscles of the lower back.

The key is to stretch and lengthen muscles all over the body. By working the sen lines of the legs, this will aid circulation throughout the body. There are various spinal twists performed slowly and gently which can release tension and untie those knots, increasing suppleness in the spine. There are key pressure points similar to acupressure to press on the feet, glottal muscles and either side of the spine. A thorough stomach massage can also alleviate tension in the back. These techniques create length and stretch the spine, easing joint stiffness. Clients feel taller, looser and lighter.

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