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Thai Yoga Massage
By Sharon Hopkins
Thai Yoga Massage Therapy originated in Thailand and is also known as Nuat phaen boran, which means ancient massage. Thai massage targets circulation and pressure points. Through peripheral stimulation, the muscle flexability and internal health are improved. The hands, thumbs, elbows, knees, and feet are used.
Thai massage is a very ancient art based on the Ayurveda. It has its origins in India and became popular in Siam (now known as Thailand). This massage technique is used in conjunction with yoga positions. This means that the patient has the advantage of benifiting from both of these techniques.
While undergoing this massage treatment, the patient is put into many yoga positions. There are 2 primary styles of Thai massage. The Northern style emphasises stretching movements, and the Southern style uses more pressure. There are also Thai massage techniques known as "hands free" which is primarly used on muscular and large patients, and "table thai" which incorporates the use of a massage table.
Generally the patient lies down on a mat or firm mattress on the floor. They should be dressed in loose comfortable clothes. The therapy is done either alone or in groups. Mainly thumbs, hands, elbows, and knees are used, but in some styles, the feet can be used as well. Firm rhythmic pressure is applied to the patient's entire body. The whole body can also be stretched. Fingers, ears, and toes may be pulled, knuckles cracked and the therapist may even walk on a patient's back. This massage therapy works with the natural energy lines of the body.
The entire session can last quite a while, up to 2 hours or more. This original massage therapy is a serious treatment and should not be confused with the massage, bearing the same name, that is used as a sexual massage.
Purposes of Thai massage include:
Adjusting the skeletal structure
Increasing flexibility
Muscle and joint tension relief
Balances the body's energy
Stimulates the internal organs. This is aceived by putting pressure on peripheral reflex points
Relives tension
Releases toxins from the body
This massage therapy is also very relaxing. In fact you get many of the benefits of yoga without putting so much effort into the procedure. Like yoga, Thai massage envelopes your whole body and mind, allowing you to see the big picture and improve your health both mentally and physically.
There are no age restrictios on this massage therapy and it can benifit young and old alike. In this age of stress and excessive tension this ancient threrapy comes as a welcome relief to all our stress and constant rushing about. So next time you find yourself stressed out and harrased by life's problems, forget about them for a little while and relax with a Thai massage.
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