The Application
What is Thai Massage?
Thai massage is the art of giving from two hands, "metta" or loving kindness from the heart. It is one of the oldest forms of massage found in the ancient Thai texts along with traditional Thai medicine. It is conceivable that Thai Massage was influenced by Chinese meridian lines in acupuncture and Chinese Tui Na Massage and also exposed to the spiritual traditions and influences of India through religion by adopting sanskirt spiritual names of the energy lines used in Thai massage called "sen sib".
With these influences Thai massage brings penetrating massage and gentle yoga movements into a profound healing system. The practitioner guides the recipient through a series of dynamic stretches and rhythmic rocking. It is a complete wellness treatment that leaves the recipient feeling deeply nourished, relaxed, and filled with energy.
The Process
During the massage the giver massages in a meditative state with a mind that is serene, and calm concentrating on their breath and the receivers breath creating rhythmic movements that nurture peace and harmony between the pair. Thai massage should flow like the wind from one fluid sequence transitioning with smoothness to the next maintaining accurate pressure. At completion the giver is relaxed and the receiver is immersed in peace and tranquility yet energized.
What to Expect
1. At the initial massage you will fill out a personal profile.2. The receiver stays fully dressed. It's best to wear comfortable clothing.
3. Thai massage is generally done on a soft mat on the floor.
4. The recipient will be guided into various yoga postures as the practitioner applies various hand positions including the forearm and elbow, stretching the muscles out as they are palmed, thumbed, knee-walked and/or walked on.
5. The initial visit generally lasts 90 minutes.
6. Follow up visits are approximately 60 minutes.
The Benefits
Thai massage is noted to strengthen the immune system and is used to prevent pressure wounds, muscle weakness as well as for healing sprains and inflammation of muscles, tendons, and joints and by reducing stiffness and improve mobility. Thai massage works to alleviate stress and many conditions such as lower back pain, sciatica, headaches, frozen shoulder, arthritis, digestive difficulties, discomfort caused by pregnancy and has gained recognition with health care professionals.
List of Thai Massage Services
1 & 2 Hour Thai Massage Sessions, contact Shelley for availability and prices.
