What is the difference between tm and regular massage?

Thai Massage is performed on the floor on a mat rather than a table.

Most of the pressure applied during a Thai Massage session is due to the weight of the body of the practitioner rather than muscle strength. The palms, thumbs, fingers, fists, forearms, elbows, and knees are all used to apply pressure during a massage.

Thai Massage focuses on balancing energy in the body and many of the techniques stimulate the various energy lines and pressure points that run throughout the body.

What are some of the benefits?

Some of the benefits may include: reduced tension both mentally and physically, improved sleep, improved concentration, balancing of energy, increased flexibility, increased awareness of ones body, improved circulation, and feelings of deep relaxation and peace.

What type of clothing should I wear?

Thin clothing that is comfortable and does not bind during movement is ideal. This allows for greater sensitivity and at the same time a greater range of motion during the many stretches that are performed.

Are there any health conditions that may prevent me from enjoying a Thai Massage?

A Thai Massage may be tailored to suit almost any ones needs. Before a Thai Massage it is, however, important that you give accurate information concerning any health conditions in order that the appropriate techniques may be used.

How do I make the most of my Thai Massage?

Breathing deeply and slowly from your diaphragm allows you to relax more fully during your Thai Massage. To gain the most benefit it is best to exhale during a stretch or upon application of pressure and inhale on release of the stretch or pressure. It is important to drink extra non-caffeinated liquid after a Thai massage to aid in the removal of toxins released during the massage.

How long are the massages?

Sessions may last for 1 – 3 hours depending on a persons physical requirements and time allowances.

Why are they so long?

Thai Massage focuses on the entire body, including energy flow in the body, from the tips of the toes to the tips of the fingers. Pressure is provided with the fingers, palms, thumbs, elbows, forearms, fists, and feet as the body is gently guided through a series of stretches.

For maximum results it is best to warm up each area with softer pressure and gradually increase in intensity. For most the concept of time is shortened. An hour seems like a half hour. Two seems like one.

A two-hour massage allows for a more comprehensive full body massage. While an hour-long massage may not be as comprehensive, the massage can be tailored to suite the needs of the recipient.

How should I feel after a Thai Massage?

Each massage has a life of it’s own. You may feel relaxed, energized, relaxed and energized, tired, euphoric, or have a release of stored physical or emotional tension.

Where does Thai Massage come from?

Thai Massage is an ancient healing art that traces its routes to India at least 2500 years ago to the time of the Historical Buddha. A gifted and famous Doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine (from the Sanskrit words Ayu (life) & Veda (Science) named Jivaka Kumarbhacca is credited with being the founder of Thai Massage in Thai Land.