What Is Thai Yoga Massage?
The
Basics
Performed on a mat on the floor with the client
comfortably clothed, Thai Massage uses two primary procedures.
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The first of these applies pressure to acupressure points and sen (energy) lines, to stimulate the energy body and internal organs. |
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The second utilizes a large number of passive movements to open and balance the muscular-skeletal structure and to release blockage and restriction. |
Thai
Yoga massage combines acupressure, reflexology and applied yoga stretches.
The practitioner uses feet, elbows, palms thumbs and knees to apply
pressure. The sequences of stretching and acupressure work are given in a
smooth and harmonious way, with each move dissolving into the next.
Thai Massage :
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Calms and balances the
nervous system |
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Increases flexibility and ease of movement. |
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Relieves nervous and muscular stress |
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Stimulates the organic functions of the body and promotes peace of mind |
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History
Originating in India over 2500 years ago
Thai Massage is one of the oldest healing modalities known. With a foundation in
Ayurvedic Medicine, Yogic Asana's and Buddhist Meditation, it spread east and is
now associated with Thailand, where it evolved into a sophisticated
and
comprehensive holistic therapy.
Chavutti Thirummal Ayurvedic Massage
What
is it?
This massage treatment is
a blend of continuous, rhythmical strokes using warm oils and is
administered by the foot of the masseur/se, whilst balancing on
one leg and holding onto an overhead rope. This thorough and exotic
treatment lasts approx one and a quarter hours and during this time
the repetitive rubbing and ironing out of the client, encourages the
loosening and releasing of tension and pain throughout the whole
body.
This enables the practitioner to use her foot to travel the whole length
of the body in one sweeping, flowing stroke, working from the fingertips
to the toes. This allows for a wonderfully deep continuous
movement, this being just one of the unique characteristics of the
massage.
With the combination of connected breath-work of the client there is
an overall balancing of all systems, including the meridians, the
circulatory systems, a toning and stretching of all muscle tissue, a
detoxifying of all the major organs. All this can leave the client
feeling "taller", energised and renewed..
Where
does it come from?
Chavutti Thirummal comes
from Kerala in Southern India. This is the home of the ancient art of
Kalaripayattu, a martial art, and Kathakali, a classical style of
dance. Both these traditional arts use the Chavutti treatment on a
continuous basis to promote strength and suppleness to aid the
practitioners in preventing injury during their training sessions.
