About Thai massage
The History of Thai Massage
Thai massage is believed to have originated in Northern India over 2,500 years ago, attributed to Jivaka Komarabhacca, also known as Dr. Shivago. He was a highly respected physician mentioned in Buddhist texts, having become a friend and personal doctor of the Buddha. Jivaka Komarabhacca is regarded as the father or founder of traditional Buddhist and Thai medicine.
Thai massage has historically been considered a spiritual and medical practice, not just simply a way to help people relax and manage their stress levels. Like Yoga and Ayurveda, it involves the belief that there are energy lines along the body, called Sen, responsible for the body’s health and well-being. It is believed that sickness can result when the energy along these lines is not flowing correctly.
Thai massage, or Nuad Boran, employs a combination of broad and targeted acupressure techniques, unraveling blockages, stimulating the body’s energy and nurturing the body through yoga–like stretches. It is an art that goes beyond the physical realm, encouraging recipients to embark on a profound journey of self-healing, deep relaxation, and revitalisation.
The Beauty of Thai Massage and Metta Meditation
In Thai massage, one of the most beautiful aspects is the ability to be fully present, allowing the practitioner’s mind and body to quietly listen and connect with the client. This connection is deepened through metta meditation, a practice of cultivating feelings of goodwill, empathy, and unconditional love.
As I perform each massage, my focus is on fostering a compassionate and healing experience, ensuring that every touch is guided by kindness and a genuine desire for my clients’ well-being.
Inspired by my yoga practice and guided by an intuitive approach, I infuse my Thai massage sessions with a personalised touch. My focus is on the clients well-being, listening attentively to their body’s signals. Rather than applying force, I honour individuality, meeting clients where they are on their wellness journey. Through this connection and respect, we unlock the potential for transformative shifts to occur, creating a truly enriching experience in each session.
The benefits
Thai massage offers a multitude of benefits that profoundly impact well-being by harmonising the body’s energy systems. With its stretches similar to Yoga asanas, it enhances flexibility and muscle release, improving the overall mobility. Other important benefits are joint flexibility, improved blood circulation, enhanced body alignment, straighter posture, deeper breathing, and optimal organ functionality, improved sleep, increased energy, reduced feelings of stress and anxiety. Immediate sensations may vary, such as tiredness or a surge of energy, but the rebalancing of energy is underway.
The effects may continue to unfold for days and weeks, leaving a lasting positive impact on overall well-being. Thai massage is not physiotherapy but may alleviate pain or provide a new sensation in areas of chronic stiffness. It’s suitable for various body types, mobility levels, and sizes, requiring only the ability to get down to and up from the floor.
