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Thai Massage (Part 2)

Before i retire early for the next day trip to National Deaf Association, i went to massage parlour. Bangkok is said to be famous for their thai massage. So i gave it a try..

Shiok...Different from here which give you superficial massage.

Thai massage or Ancient Massage is an extraordinary method of aligning the energies of the body, and originates from the time of the Buddha.

They incorporate everything from Yoga positions and Yoga therapeutic practices to Reflexology and Thai style foot massage.Thai Massage treats the whole person in their entirety... mind, body and spirit.

It provides relaxation, balance in the body's various centers, healthy blood circulation, and an overall manipulation of the physical form and structure of the body.

You are given pajamas to change and lie down on mat. The masseur will start with your legs followed by your arms and lastly of all, your back. Yoga positions will be done together with your masseur.

It was very relaxing session that last only one hour. In fact i wanted to do more of this massage but time was short that my stomach was growling with hunger!!!

As i looked up the facts about thai massage techniques in internet, i came across interesting facts about this techniques. It was no wonder that the masseur did body contract with my body in order to allow the flow from the massuer from my body.

Techniques

1) It's done with both palms of the hands. The most of Thai massage is based on finger pressure.In the process of circulation, the venous flux is generated by the muscles that, pressuring the vein, assist the blood circulation

2)The masseuses will use their feet on your back, even walking on it.

3)The massage giver leans on the recipient's body using hands and forearms to apply firm rhythmic pressure to almost every part of the taker's body

Physical Benefits from this massage

1)Help detoxification of the body and boost immune system

2)Increase blood circulation, lower blood pressure

3)Good for muscle relaxation, increase flexibility in your muscles, increase mobility

4) Improve breathing

5)Improves posture, balance, corrects body alignments and dissolves energy blockages

6)Improves athletic performance

7) Help arthritis and back pain

8)Help tone the body, strengthen joints and fight diseases, including chronic joint problems

9)Prevents illnesses and alleviates degenerative diseases

10)Slows the aging process

Mental Benefits

1)Improve your outlook towards life; builds an emotional balance

2) Help with concentration and creativity/ Mind and body concentration

3)Clear and calm your mind

4)Help you gain mental clarity

posted by citrusby @ 5/11/2006 12:07:00 AM