Thai Massage History and Benefits
Posted on November 8, 2009
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In Thailand, the traditional Thai Yoga Massage is also called Nuad Bo Rarn. It refers to very old therapeutic or holy medicine. This Eastern form of therapy believes that the entire body must be worked on, to treat an illness and not just one particular part of the body alone. It also believes that energies gush along a system of channels or lines called Nadis or Meridians inside the human body. Hence, any unevenness in the flow of energies is connected to ailments.
This form of massage is not only therapy; it is an art form in healing. It dates back to Gautama Buddhas period which is approximately 2500 years ago. This curative approach in healing was founded by Jivaka Kumara Bhaccha who was the physician to Buddha.
Understanding Thai Yoga:
In India and Thailand it is believed that there are over 72,000 energy lines flowing through the body. Amazingly, only ten of those lines have been chosen to be utilized by Thai Yoga Massage.
Touch is a very essential element of our lives and is an important constituent in both our psychological and physical health. Thai yoga therapy is refined by divine life force. In addition to providing relaxation, this therapy also creates a grand possibility in people to feel the comfort and meditative condition of body and mind.
What it does?
This type of massage does not work with the body, but rather the energy of the body. It implements a mixture of Asanas, Acupressure, Thumbing, Stretching, Palming and gentle twisting which is used to bring balance to the psyche, spirit and body of both donor and receiver.
Benefits of Thai Yoga:
Here are some curative properties of Thai yoga massage:
1. Brings balance to the body’s energy pathways.
2. Increases resistance to wound or damage.
3. Assists the body in getting rid of pain caused by arthritis, tired muscles and strain.
4. Improves your practice of yoga and additional physical modalities
5. Tones a person’s energy, internal organs and alertness.
6. Enhances emotional calming down and helps in relaxation.
7. Allows the body to release toxins and lactic acid present in areas of the body.
Suresh Kumar is a keen Yoga enthusiast who loves to write and share. He contributes his yoga articles such as Yoga Health Benefits and Namaste Yoga Basics on Clivir.com.
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