Traditional Thai massage is one of the most complete massage therapies – targeting your entire skeleton, all of your muscles and focusing on balancing your inner energy. It can leave you in a state of total relaxation and serenity.
Thai massage dates back over 2500 years when Buddhist monks used the technique to help reach spiritual enlightenment and equilibrium. Even Buddha himself is believed to have used Thai massage!
Thai massage is a fusion of several different massage styles and alternative therapies, including yoga, reflexology and acupressure. If you have experienced western style massage you may be used to the stroking and kneading of your muscles. However, traditional Thai massage practitioners believe that only by gently targeting pressure points and stretching muscles and ligaments can a state of Zen-like calm be achieved.
If you’re looking for the perfect blend of physical and spiritual alignment, Thai massage is the ideal choice for you. We can help you find a Thai massage specialist in your area.
How does Thai massage work?
Unlike western massage techniques (such as Swedish) Thai massage uses a series of gentle rocking, pulling and pressure-touch motions. The positions that the body is put into by the massage therapist are similar to yoga. However, because you are relaxed and manipulated into shape by the therapist, Thai massage is often know as “the yoga done for you.”
Your entire body is worked, from the top of the head to the ends of the toes. Nothing is rushed – a good Thai massage can last as long as four and half hours. All of the motions are efficient and gentle, but also put some pressure on the body. Thai massage can often lead to relaxed meditative states and an overwhelming sense of peace and calm.
What can traditional Thai massage do for you?
Thai massage has been linked with dozens of positive health effects. Many feel that it has more benefits than any other type of hands-on complementary treatment. Thai massage can:
- Loosen your muscles and ligaments, making you more flexible and relaxed
- Improve circulation
- Relieve aches and joint pains
- Help you relax entirely – busting stress and fatigue
- Target arthritis and back pain
- Tone and firm the body
- Improve posture and balance
- Help you achieve clarity of mind
- Improve concentration
- Lead to better health overall
- Increase your stamina
Arranging a Thai massage
We can help you find an expert Thai massage practitioner in your area. If you’re interested in learning more about the principles of Thai massage, we can even connect you with an online course tutor. Contact us to find out more.
