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The Ancient World of Thai Massage



A 2,500 year old tradition of imparting 'Metta' Loving Kindness. Get inspired to learn.



2,500 Years ago



The founding father of Thai Massage was the Buddha's physician



The founder of Thai Massage and medicine is said to have been Jivaka Kimar Bhaccha (Shivago Komarpaj), who is said in the Pali Buddhist cannon to have been the Buddha's physician and he is mentioned in texts in second millenia B.C. The texts were written in the Pali language and were considered sacred and were kept with the sacred Buddha texts. Monks were the practitioners of this medicine and the temples or 'Wats' were its home.


In 1832 King Rama III had the best of any surviving texts collected and inscribed in stone. These stone plaques were set into the wall of Phra Chataphon Temple, known today as the 'Wat Pho' in Bangkok, Thailand, where they can still be seen today.


It appears that the origin of Thai Massage has its roots in the ancient medicine of Indian Ayurvedic practice. The influence of Yoga is also apparent from the positions and Yogic stretches performed in Thai Massage.


Thai Massage is not based on the Western system of anatomy. Dissection was forbidden until the introduction of Western medicine so that reference to the body structures was based solely on external observation.


In our modern times, Thai Massage is used to not only support and maintain wellness and a full functioning life, but also to treat and assist the reversal of degenerative conditions.





Sen Energy Lines



Thai Yoga Massage is based on the idea that there are energy lines or 'Sen' running through the body. According to the yoga transmission, the body is made up of 72,000 Sen lines. The Sen Lines are also similar to those of the Chinese and Shiatsu meridians.


When we talk about energy lines and energy flow, we are dealing with invisible currents which can be felt and experienced.


When a Sen Line becomes blocked, the energy flow becomes inactive and the body loses its balance, causing discomfort or illness to a person. With Thai Yoga Massage, we can activate the energy flow again and balance the Sen Line by applying pressure to them and by stretching them.
















Benefits of Thai Yoga Massage



To the muscular system, massage improves flexibility and mobility of joints and body. It promotes circulation and improves the immune system by pushing metabolic waste into venous and lymphatic circulation.


Thai Yoga Massage relaxes muscles of respiration and promotes proper breathing, resulting in a deeper and slower rate of respiration. This reduces stress and tension and aids in the establishment of correct posture to help align the rib cage during expansion with the breath


Thai Yoga Massage stimulates sensory receptors on the skin level through body movement which affects awareness, expands emotional level, relaxation and reduction of pain. It stimulates and opens up the nerve energy pathways and releases blockages to enhance life force for healing and promotion of health and well-being.


Thai Yoga Massage helps to stimulate digestive activity and to help prevent digestive ailments.


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