Dominic Saywell
Curated articles that give you a brief on some of the interesting benefits of Thai massage technique.
Thai Massage is one of the world's oldest healing modalities and originates from the time of the Buddha over 2500 years ago. Introduced to Thailand by an Indian doctor, 'Nuad Phaen Boran' as is it known in Thailand, correctly Massage or Traditional Massage.
What is a Thai Massage? It consists of an oil-free, fully clothed yoga-like massage, which uses passive stretching and pressure along the body's energy lines to increase flexibility, stimulate blood circulation, relieve muscle and joint tension, and balance the body's energy systems. Traditional Thai massage is really a deep, full-body treatment, starting at the feet...
Thai massage is believed to have been developed by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, physician to Buddha, more than 2,500 years ago in India. It made its way to Thailand, where the Ayurvedic techniques and principles gradually became influenced by traditional Chinese medicine.
Thai massage is noticeably different from other massage techniques. It is sometimes known as Thai Yoga Massage as it involves being moved into different postures that are similar to yoga postures. A Thai massage can last for up to two hours and is designed to balance your life forces, rejuvenating and invigorating you.
So what is Thai massage? Well, for one thing, it's not "massage" as we know it in the West. In fact, it is unfortunate that the term "Thai massage" has become so popular because that second word, massage, is misleading and inaccurate.
Thai yoga massage is an ancient healing technique based on yoga and the basic principles of Ayurveda, a traditional Hindu medical system. According to the Lotus Palm School of Thai Massage, Thai yoga massage involves the active participation of both the masseur and the recipient.
The effect of massage therapy on bone metabolism in adults has only scarcely been explored. In a randomized crossover trial, we investigated the skeletal effect of Thai traditional massage by examining the changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover.
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