What is Thai Yoga Massage?
Massages are among the 3 main branches of both ancient Yogic as well as the Thai Medical system, based on the age old belief that Prana (vital energy or life force) circulates throughout our body in 7 main nadis (energy centers). This is an ancient and revered system of healing that has its roots in Ayurvedic Medicine, Yoga spiritual practice, and Buddhism. Thai Yoga Massage originated in India, around 2500 years ago, around the time of the Lord Buddha. Its benefits include deep physical and mental relaxation and peace, improved sleep, better concentration, greater flexibility, better circulation, muscle pain relief. Thai Yoga Massage helps you to reconnect with your body and mind in a way no other practice can. If you only take the time to feel and remain in the present moment, it will give you a great opportunity to experience some of the fantastic benefits of Thai Yoga Massage.
This powerful and unique system of Yoga Therapy blends Yogasanas (postures), acupressure, rhythmic massage, gentle twisting and meditation with energy work. Thai Yoga Massage helps balance and stimulate the flow of healing energy in your body. It helps open up the blocked areas, thereby taking you deeper into harmony and balance for happiness, health and overall well being. This practice creates a wonderful release from stress and tension, helps increase well-being and vitality and deepens your connection between your body mind and spirit.
Thai Yoga Massage involves deep massage with stretching and, in Thailand, is known as “Nuad Phaen Boran” which literally means ancient-manner massage. Surprisingly, Thai Yoga Massage originated in India, based on Yoga and Ayurveda. A lot of people still believe that the Thai Yoga Massage art was carried to Thailand more than 2500 years ago.
Thai Yoga Massage is also known by other names, including Buntautuk style, northern-style Thai massage, traditional Thai massage, Old Medicine Hospital Style, Thai Yoga, Traditional Thai Medical Massage, Yoga Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Thai bodywork, Thai classical massage, Assisted Yoga, Passive Yoga or ancient Siamese bodywork. The best part is that everyone benefits from Thai Yoga Massage. Highly stressed individuals in physically and mentally demanding jobs or people suffering from physical injuries always succeed in finding relief with Thai Yoga Massage. It helps improve overall health, flexibility, your sense of well-being and vitality.
Thai Yoga Massage is ideal for all, irrespective of their state of health, age, sex or level of flexibility. It happens to be among the few remaining types of massage therapy which can be performed even during pregnancy.
