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Thai massage

Thai massage was developed by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha about 2,500 years ago in India. Later it crept to Thailand as the Chinese people were influenced by the Indian ayurvedic techniques and principles

Thai massage is Thai style massage that involves stretching and deep massage techniques. This massage uses no oil and is usually performed on the floor

Thai massage is also known as Thai yoga massage. The therapist uses his hands, feet, legs and knees to massage you and to help you to get into a series of yoga postures

Thai massage is different from other form of classic massages since it is more energizing, relaxing and rigorous

During Thai massage

The Thai massage is also called as floor massage since it is performed on the floor instead of the massage table. This helps the therapist to perform the manipulation of limbs easily

The clients are made to lie on the floor and the therapist uses his hands, elbows and knees to massage the energy lines of the body. The therapist uses their own body weight to apply pressure to the client's body

The therapist starts the massage from the feet and slowly moves towards the head. The therapist will start massaging the body slowly and increases its speed once he/she feels that the muscles are relaxing. He also moves the body limbs to various yoga postures and stretches. This kind of movement helps the therapist to loosen the client's body and is also easy to stretch the body

Thai massage uses no oil so the clients are fully dressed during the massage. But they are advised to wear loose fittings to make the movements easy. If the clients wear any shoes and belts they are asked to remove those to feel more comfortable. The traditional massage takes two to three hours of time

The Thai massage can be combined with other traditional massages like Swedish massage. So if the Thai massage session is combined with the Swedish massage they are asked to get out of their clothes. Usually the Swedish massage is given at the end of the Thai massage session

Thai massage techniques

Thai massage includes hundreds of techniques in the traditional medical world. Most of the techniques include yoga postures and stretches

Below are some of the techniques

Gentle soothing movement
Applying pressure to the energy lines of the body
Yoga stretches
Rhythmic rocking
Motion work
Joint compression and decompression

Benefits of Thai massage

Thai massage has a wide variety of benefits and is mainly used to enhance a good health and to treat many health conditions. The main benefit of the Thai massage is to clear the energy paths in the body

Relief form stress
Promotes relaxation
Increases energy and flexibility
Mind and body enhancement
Removes muscle pain and spasms
Calms the nervous system
Improves the blood circulation
Body posture is improved

Precautions

Thai massage needs certain precaution to be taken. If you have any one of the following symptoms then it is better to avoid the massage

Skin infection
Immediately after surgery
After radiation or chemotherapy treatment
Having blood clots
Pregnant women
Injuries, fractures etc

Things to be noted

Before the session drink plenty of water because it helps to dehydrate your body and helps the muscles to loosen faster
Avoid eating heavy meal before the massage
Avoid going the session with empty stomach it may be distracting you in between the massage
Avoid shaving if your Thai massage is going to be followed by a Swedish massage
Make sure the massage therapist has a clear history of your health
If you feel any discomfort during the session do not hesitate to inform to the massage therapist
Always arrive 5 to 10 minutes before to the centre so you can relax yourself before the session begins