Thai Massage

Traditional Thai Massage is an ancient form of bodywork that has been practiced in Thailand for over 2500 years and little known to the west until recently. The ancient massage arts gradually gained a reputation for their abilities to free blocked energy flows and increase flexibility through passive yoga postures.

Thai massage is especially helpful in relieving certain specific ailments including whiplash pain, headaches, migraines, arthritis, paralysis numbness, sciatica and back pain.

If combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, it can make a real difference to one's general health, mental attitude and wellbeing.

Thai Yoga Massage techniques are based on the concept of invisible energy lines running along the body. It is a combination of gentle rocking, range of motion, acupressure, reflexology, energy work, stretching, and a form of passive yoga. Joints are loosened and opened through manipulation and peripheral stimulation, muscles are stretched, internal organs are toned, vitality is increased and a deep state of relaxation can be achieved.

Holistic Benefits of Thai Massage

Thai massage has a number of benefits that can be both short term and long term. It is important to notice that it is primarily a healing massage and you may notice the following:

• Release of blocked energy flows
• Increases flexibility through passive yoga postures
• Relief of pain and muscle tension
• Greater strength and rejuvenation of the body
• Improved blood and lymphatic circulation
• Increased ability to absorb food
• Enhanced elimination of wastes and toxins
• Invigorated the nervous system
• Relaxation of the body and mind

The back, neck and shoulders, which seem to be the area most people have problems with, can be worked in every position. Thai massage is increasing flexibility and release body tension. The Thai's believe in long sessions: they say one hour is good, two hours is better and three hours is the best. Time seems to go quickly and even three hour sessions do not seem to last that long. The massage can be very effective even in short sessions.

Thai massage is very rhythmic and meditative, enabling both the client and practitioner to voyage together into deeper realms of consciousness. Do yourself a favor and give it a try; you'll thank yourself!