Thai massageNez Charles

What?Type of massage involving stretching and deep tissue massaging techniquesIn Thailand, it is called naut phaen boran which means the ancient-manner massagePerformed on the floor with client wearing comfortable clothing for movementNo oils are used during the massageCombination of yoga stretching, calmness of meditation, with acupressure, and reflexology

How Did It Start?The Ancient Traditional Thai Massage began around 2500 years agoIt was a unique bodywork incorporating Hatha Yoga, acupressure, and reflexologyAcupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method that involves applying pressure to certain meridian points on the body to relieve pain. Acupuncture and Acupressure use the same points, but acupuncture uses needles, while Acupressure uses the gentle but firm pressure of hands.Developed by people who used massage not only as a therapeutic method of healing to treat illnesses, but to maintain health and well-being.

Energy LinesMassage therapist are taught to use the sen energy lines.The invisible energy lines are perceived to circulate throughout the body to maintain health and vitality.72,000 lines.Thais believe 10 main lines that are sufficient to treat the whole body and its internal organs. - This is a non-religious or spiritual perspective and practice. - When this energy flow is blocked or restricted, it creates sickness or disease. To clear these blockages, Thai massage combines the application of pressure with manipulation, adjustment and muscle stretching in a full-body works, which improves overall health and well-being.Thai massage differs from traditional massage by its use of body's energy line system, known as Sen lines. There is a basic theory that there are seventy-two thousand Sen lines that are also called energy lines that line the frame of the physical body. The sen lines corresponds with the Chinese acupuncture medications and the ancient medicine practice from Indian Ayurvedic.

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Physical BenefitsDetoxifies the body and boosts the immune systemIncreases blood circulation Lowers blood pressureIncrease in muscle flexibilityImprovement of breathCorrection of body alignmentEase back pain and strengthen joints

Mental BenefitsReduces stress and relieves anxietyRestores energy through the sen energy lines at the body through harmonizing and energizingLeads to an improved emotional balanceImproves concentration and creativityCalms mindGain mental clarity

Psychological BenefitsBoost inner energy levelsDevelops discipline with self contolIncrease vitalityRaises stamina and energy levelBuilds internal power

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