" Thai massage" origionaly translated into English "ancient massage".
Thai massage is beneficial for both giver and receiver. Thai Massage is part of Traditional Thai Medicine, using assisted stretches with compression to therapeutically affect the whole body.
A special technique of squeezing and pressing, based on the use of the patient’s own weight, twists and stretch marks, is called Thai massage. From the side it looks more like a meditative dance than a massage in the usual sense of the wo
rd. During the procedure, asanas are used - postures that are used during yoga. The actions are completely controlled by a specialist, and the person remains relaxed. Because of this feature, another name for the procedure is yoga for the lazy. Thai massage is a whole wellness complex, consisting of exposure to certain points and energy channels. The last term refers to Eastern philosophy, in which it is believed that a person’s health depends on his mental balance. An unusual technique is called upon to restore this balance. From the point of view of conservative medicine, yoga for the lazy has a positive effect on the bone, nervous, muscle systems of a person, blood circulation and lymph flow, thereby improving his well-being.
It's normally done on a floor mat.
What most people mean by 'regular' massage is Swedish massage, done with the client lying on a raised massage table, unclothed and properly draped, as the therapist focuses on working the muscles, using a lubricant.
Traditional thai massage, the client remains comfortably clothed, lyes on a cushioned mat on the floor, lubricant is not used, and the therapist focuses on muscles, fascia, joints and sen lines with pressure and range of motion. The underlying medical theory is also different.
Yes, there are a lot similarities to yoga! I would say, that it more passive yoga. Most beginner yogis strain during the performance of the pose, which is not correct. In Thai massage, the massage therapist twists you into yoga poses, and you, as an advanced user of yoga, lie relaxed on the mat.
You're getting a massage based on an ancient and comprehensive view of how the body works, while being moved through a variety of stretches, allowing your heart and mind and body to deeply open and relax.
There are various legends about Thai massage - sometimes not the most decent, but this is all a myth. In fact, it is a pleasant relaxing procedure that has nothing to do with erotica. I repeat, traditional Thai technology has nothing to do with sexual services. During the procedure, both the client and the master are dressed - in clothes made of light breathing fabrics - and barefoot. The technique affects 10 main energy channels. They are affected along and through the points of intersection of the lines. So, all muscles are directly worked out. The masseur does not use special oils and creams for "yoga for the lazy," but can use herbal infusions to improve the result. If in the cabin you are still offered to use additional funds - do not be alarmed, it is possible. Traditional Thai massage is performed without them, but its “softer” versions may contain a deviation from the rules. Keep in mind that the healing effect from this will be less, but you still get general relaxation, ease in the body after the session.
Another distinctive feature of Thai technology in the duration of the massage. The duration of the massage session takes from 1.5 to 3 hours. During this period, the master manages to relax and fully work out the client’s muscular system. If you perform session faster - there is a risk not to cure, but to harm. If it is not possible to allocate so much time for a session, you can ask to focus only on a certain part of the body.
During the Thai massage, the client and the master have close contact. Masseur is pressing on the necessary points with the feet, elbows, palms and knees, raising and lowering the limbs, stretching the spine. For the convenience of carrying out this technique, the client does not lie on a traditional massage table, but on special mats with a soft surface. Feedback is important. If during a classic massage there may be short-term pain to relieve tension, then in the case of Thai it is necessary to immediately report discomfort and especially pain - after all, the limits of muscle tension in each person are different.
Thai massage is a beneficial effect on the human body at once on several levels. After it, a person feels cheerfulness, a surge of energy, vitality. After a course of several sessions, even more significant changes are possible: reduction of cellulite, stretch marks, general improvement, weight loss, rejuvenation. During the procedure, the specialist touches on such areas as:
lymphatic system - due to the acceleration of lymph, swelling is relieved (in severe cases - in several sessions);
circulatory system - a rush of blood improves the condition of the skin;
muscles, tendons, internal organs - the effectiveness of the impact is higher than that of classical Western technology;
bones, spine - stretching makes them more flexible and mobile, due to which there is a general relaxation;
psyche and nervous system.
Thai massage techniques relax not only on the physical level. Many clients come to sessions for inner peace to reduce stress and alleviate anxiety.
Most contraindications are relative, therefore they require additional consultation with both the masseur and physician. Only extremely serious conditions and the postoperative period are strict, since the stitches may separate from the movements of the procedure in the patient. If you decide to use the Thai massage technique yourself, then you need to be extremely careful.
Contraindications to thai massage:
pregnancy - Thai massage for women in pregnancy can help relieve cramps, but many movements will be impossible due to the abdomen;
mental illness - depends on the frequency of attacks and is associated not with physical malaise, but with the behavior of the client;
alcohol and drug intoxication of respiratory failure, acute respiratory diseases;
hypo- and hypertension (problems with pressure), heart disease, diabetes - consultation with your doctor is required;
varicose veins - thai massage people is possible, but it is better not to influence problem areas;
dermatological lesions (rash on the skin, etc.) - the master has the right to refuse the client to perform the procedure, because with this type of massage there is close contact and infection is possible;
digestive upsets;
tumor diseases;
bone diseases, i.e. osteoporosis, which weakens the skeletal system;
artificial limbs;
infection;
conditions after surgery (from six weeks to six months, depending on the nature of the operation.