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Bodyworker uses hand, feet, elbow, forearm and
finger pressure, rocking motion, stretching and body
positioning to treat specific areas of the body. By
moving the client into simple poses, areas of the
body that are normally hard to reach, get open.
Typical session starts with the client laying on the
back, then a gentle compression and stretching is
used to warm up and open the body, beginning with
finger pressure, rocking motion, stretching and body
positioning to treat specific areas of the body. By
moving the client into simple poses, areas of the
body that are normally hard to reach, get open.
Typical session starts with the client laying on the
back, then a gentle compression and stretching is
used to warm up and open the body, beginning with
Thai Massage is an yoga-based bodywork technique originated in India, over
2500 years ago.
It’s founder, a famous Indian doctor Shivago Komalaboat, was known to be
a contemporary of Buddha and was a physician of the king. Traditionally Thai
Massage starts with a prayer asking doctor Shivago for healing energy.
Throughout its history, Thai Massage was influenced by yoga, Ayurvedic
medicine, as well as Chinese medicine.
2500 years ago.
It’s founder, a famous Indian doctor Shivago Komalaboat, was known to be
a contemporary of Buddha and was a physician of the king. Traditionally Thai
Massage starts with a prayer asking doctor Shivago for healing energy.
Throughout its history, Thai Massage was influenced by yoga, Ayurvedic
medicine, as well as Chinese medicine.
The duration varies and depends on client’s
needs:
30 minutes $40
60 minutes $70
90 minutes (recommended) $100
120 minutes $140
After the session everybody wishes the
massage lasted forever...
needs:
30 minutes $40
60 minutes $70
90 minutes (recommended) $100
120 minutes $140
After the session everybody wishes the
massage lasted forever...
Thai Medicine, which Thai Massage is a part of, was
preserved by Buddhist monks. One can also find folk
elements in Thai Massage. Because the women were not
allowed to the temples to get treatment from monks,
family members learned how to treat each other.
Today Thai Massage is still taught and practiced in
Buddhist temples and massage schools throughout the
Thailand.
It has also became very popular in the western countries
for it’s philosophy, benefits and deeply relaxing effect.
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the legs. Treatment continues throughout the body with focus on the
problematic areas. The pressure is always adjusted to client’s comfort.
Client stays fully clothed (comfortable cotton pants or sweatpants and a T-shirt
recommended). There is no use of oils. Traditionally, the massage is performed
on futon mat. If client's condition doesn't allow to lie down on the mat,
massage can be performed on the massage table.
problematic areas. The pressure is always adjusted to client’s comfort.
Client stays fully clothed (comfortable cotton pants or sweatpants and a T-shirt
recommended). There is no use of oils. Traditionally, the massage is performed
on futon mat. If client's condition doesn't allow to lie down on the mat,
massage can be performed on the massage table.
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| Author: Jarmila Svoboda Copyright @ 2007 All rights reserved. Revised: 8/8/2008 |
Thai Massage is a unique yoga-based healing art that balances body, mind and
spirit. It provides pain-relieving techniques that also help to increase flexibility,
relieve joint and muscle tension or improve range of motion. It's both deeply
relaxing as well as energizing.
spirit. It provides pain-relieving techniques that also help to increase flexibility,
relieve joint and muscle tension or improve range of motion. It's both deeply
relaxing as well as energizing.
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Thai Massage
