What is
Thai Herbal Massage?
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Thai Massage is a millennia-old (originating in India 2500 years ago) and sacred form of bodywork that resembles shiatsu and is related to Nadi Sutra Kriya. The theoretical basis for this style of bodywork is the existence of the “energy body” which includes “sen” or energy lines through which our life force flows. Thai Massage makes recipients feel more balanced physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually by incorporating acupressure, passive yoga therapy and reflexology along ten of the most important sen lines. Herbal healing, using a herbal heat compress, has deep roots in Thai culture and was the secret healing technique of Buddhist monks and local healers which has been passed down from generation to generation.
Thai herbal heat compress is used in combination with traditional Thai massage. Sore muscles are worked and stretched and then herbal heat compresses are applied to help soothing of sore muscles. The herbal heat compress further relaxes aching muscles, reduces tension and eases respiration through the use of aromatic and other properties used in the compress. Traditional Thai medicine uses herbal heat compression for the treatment of sprains, muscle pain, bruises and swelling.
Throughout the Thai massage, the Thai Practitioner will utilize their arms, elbows, hands, thumbs, legs, knees, feet and toes to administer compressions, place pressure on specific points and leverage body stretches. In addition the Practitioner moves the receivers’ body through a series of yoga-like positions and gently rocks the body to more deeply open joints and facilitate limbering. From these body manipulations, blockages are released and a free flow of energy is restored bringing with it an increased vitality and well being.
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Thai massage is traditionally performed on a futon mat and the recipient preferably wears loose pajama like clothing. While the style is often provided in non-private rooms, at Oasis Thai Massage and Spa, each session is in a private (or couples) room and the recipient may choose the futon mat or standard massage table. We suggest you avoid heavy eating for 2 to 3 hours prior to the massage.
The Thai massage provides benefits that assist a broad range of discomforts and stress related disorders. They are effective in treating headaches, shoulder and upper back tensions, joint and soft tissue injury, digestive upsets, insomnia and anxiety. A complete thai massage generally requires 90-120 minutes and includes working on limbs, fingers, toes, ears, cracking the knuckles, walking on the recipient's back, arching the recipient's back in a rolling action and twists. However, abbreviated routines still provide great benefits.
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