invigorating thai massage

The Technique

Thai massage incorporates light to medium pressure to loosen tight muscles and increase blood flow. Stretching techniques also increase joint mobility and helps lengthen muscle fibers.

The Thai massage technique is based on the notion of energy lines, or Sen. Most practitioners believe that there are various Sen, or channels, of energy within the body.

Sen correspond to different parts of the body, such as the bones, muscles, blood, and nerves. Some Sen also affect the mind and consciousness. These are called subtle channels.

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The Benefits

Thai massage provides many benefits including:

• Relaxation
• Increased blood flow to fatigued muscles
• Reduced tension in muscles and connective tissue
• Release of toxin buildup in muscles
• Relaxation and calming of the nervous system
• Stimulate blood flow to the skin

Conditions that Respond Well to Thai Massage Therapy

Thai massage has been shown effective in treating the following conditions:

• Stiff Joints
• Connective tissue damage (sprained tendons & ligaments)
• Tension
• Stress
• Fatigued Muscles
• Circulatory Issue
• Anxiety

 What to Expect

During a Thai massage session, your therapist will use lighter strokes to loosen up the muscle. Stretching moves are incorporated into the session to help increase mobility and blood flow.

The massage generally follows designated lines (“sen”) in the body. The legs and feet of the giver can be used to position the body or limbs of the recipient. In other positions, hands fix the body, while the feet do the massaging. A full Thai massage session may last two hours and includes rhythmic pressing and stretching of the entire body. This may include pulling fingers, toes, ears, cracking knuckles, walking on the recipient’s back, by palm-press, thumb-press, fingers-press and forearm-press in many different positions including HDS. There is a standard procedure and rhythm to the massage, which the giver will adjust to fit the receiver.

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You should feel a calming effect come over your body as the session progresses. Some clients may even fall asleep. Don’t worry, you’ll still get all the benefits, it’s just your mind disconnecting for a bit of healing!