What is Thai Yoga Massage?
Thai yoga massage is a dynamic, clothed bodywork practice that combines assisted yoga stretches, acupressure, and energy work to improve flexibility, circulation, and relaxation, often described as "lazy yoga".
Thai Masssage, Thai Yoga Massage, Nuat Boran or Ancient Massage as it is known in Thailand, it´s based on influences from India, China, and indigenous Thai traditions, an art that has been handed down through generations mostly via oral tradition and is practiced today across Thailand in various forms. It is a combination of assisted yoga, acupressure, reflexology and physiotherapy. Thai Massage is different from many Western forms of massage in that there is no oil used, the therapist uses a mattress on the floor (instead of a masssage table). It involves the systematic massaging, stretching and positioning of the body parts in different yogasanas, that helps in relieving stress, promoting convalescence in case of injuries and certain ailments, as well as general wellness.
Many clinical studies have shown that Thai Massage can prevent bone degeneration, decrease stress, treat back pain and contribute to psychological well-beaing. It´s also used in Thailand as a form of physical therapy to aid in the increse of range of motion and muscular strenght. Thai Massage´s ability to improve circulation, fexibility, and muscle tone. This blend of acupressure adn streching is also said by it´s advocates to be specially beneficial for those who find themselves stiff, sore and tired from overexertion in work or sports, or from arthritis or other disorders affecting mobility.
Within the Traditional Thai Medical approach to healing, the most important function of Thai Massage is to stimulate the body´s energy and natural healing process, thus, it may be a valuable complementary therapy alongside virtually any other form of treatment.
Overall Benefits of Thai Massage
- It is a form of assisted yoga along with compression, which helps you progress in your practice of Yoga asanas or weight training or any fitness regime.
- It incorporates pressure-point stimulating movements that unblock energy flows and re-energize the body
- It Boosts immune system and Improves blood circulation
- Increases flexibility in muscles and Increases mobility in joints
- Increases focus and concentration
- Relieves stress and anxiety
Physical Benefits of Thai Yoga Massage
- Help detoxification of the body and boost immune system
- Increase blood circulation, lower blood pressure
- Good for muscle relaxation, increase flexibility in your muscles, increase mobility
- Improve breathing
- Improves posture, balance, corrects body alignments and dissolves energy blockages
- Improves athletic performance
- Help arthritis and back pain
- Help tone the body, strengthen joints and fight diseases, including chronic joint problems
- Prevents illnesses and alleviates degenerative diseases
- Slows the aging process
Mental Benefits of Thai Yoga Massage
- Improve your outlook towards life; builds an emotional balance
- Help with concentration and creativity/ Mind and body concentration
- Clear and calm your mind
- Help you gain mental clarity
- Reduce and relieve stress and anxiety
- Help people boost their inner energy levels
- Develop discipline and self-control
- Achieve better health, increases health and vitality
- Raise the energy level and stamina
- Build internal power (and creates a natural confidence)
