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Thai Massage
What is Thai Massage?
The healing art of Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient and sacred system of healing
with roots in Yoga, Ayurvedic Medicine and Buddhist spiritual practice. It is a
unique and powerful system of Yoga Therapy, which combines rhythmic massage, acu-pressure,
asanas (Yogic stretching exercises), gentle twisting, energy work and
meditation. Thai Yoga Massage stimulates and balances the flow of healing energy
within the body, opening the areas which are blocked bringing the person deeper
into balance and harmony for health, happiness and wellness of being. This
system creates a powerful release of stress and tension, an increase in vitality
and well-being and it deepens the connection between mind, body and spirit in
both the giver and receiver.
The History of Thai Massage
Traditional Medical Massage of Thailand, more commonly known as Thai Massage, is one of the world's oldest healing modalities. It originated in India during the Buddha's lifetime, over 2500 years ago, and was brought to this world by a saint, the "Father Doctor Shivago Komarpahj", a contemporary of the Buddha and some say his personal physician and the physician to the King of India.
As Buddhism spread out from India, this healing medicine spread with it. Early in its development it found its way to Southeast Asia where, for centuries, it was performed by monks as one element of indigenous Thai medicine. The Thai people, like many others in the orient, saw illness as an imbalance in the body/mind/spirit and they would seek help at the local temple.
While its
evolution is clouded by the passage of time and the lack of written records, one
can see that it is greatly influenced by yoga, Ayurvedic medicine, and
traditional Chinese medicine from the movements (which often mimic the asanas of
yoga) and attention to pressure points (similar to the nadis of Ayurveda and
meridians of Chinese medicine). Thai massage has undergone a subtle shift as a
result of western influences, which greatly increased in the 1950's and continue
to this day.
What are the benefits of Thai Massage?
Thai Massage is an interactive manipulation of the body using passive stretching
and gentle pressure along energy lines. The benefits of Thai Massage are:
· The joy of receiving
· Calmness and rest
· The simplicity of accepting help
· A refreshed spirit
· A general increase of energy
· An opening of the meridians and blocked areas of the body
· Relief for pain and muscle tension
· The body and mind (heart) are strengthened and rejuvenated
· Blood and lymph circulation are improved
· An increase in flexibility
· The nervous system is balanced
· Deep relaxation is facilitated
Receiving a Thai massage is a bit like doing yoga without putting forth any
effort while also getting acupressure treatments! That’s why Thai Massage has
also been called the “lazy” man’s Yoga!
How long is a Thai Massage?
Sessions typically last one hours, and are performed on a floor mat with the
client dressed in comfortable loose clothing. Thai Massage uses two primary
procedures - applying gentle pressure with the hands and feet, and a wide
variety of passive stretching movements.
How Much does a Thai Massage Cost?
60 min. session: $90.00 or a 90 min. session $120.00
Any Questions? Please call!