Benefits of Thai Massage
As in all Eastern Medicinal Systems Thai Massage is used mainly to prevent. In Thai Medicine there are no illnesses, only energy blocks, that lead to diseases. Nevertheless it also cures the following illnesses and symptoms: bad posture, joint pain, tension in the muscles, stress-induced psycho-somatic symptoms, migraines, poor blood circulation, energetic imbalance and indigestion.
Thai Massage brings many benefits to the body, mind and spirit. It improves blood circulation, lowers the heart rate and increases the lymphatic circulation. It improves muscle strength, relieves muscle tension, removes toxins from the muscle mass and increases joint mobility and flexibility. Thai Massage stimulates and improves the activity of the nerves and the function of the organs, deepens the breathing, relieves indigestion and increases the elasticity of the digestive tract. At the same time it induces a sense of total relaxation, thus reducing stress. This highly positive stress-relief can go beyond the present and penetrate into deep past emotional scars and help release them.
As to the spiritual benefits, Thai Massage is based on the elements of life and the energy lines. It releases blockages and has a tremendous positive impact on the spirit. When pressure is applied to each point to awaken the energy, coupled with a gentle, smooth movement during the transition of each sequence, combined with the union of breath between giver and the open-minded recipient, such sacred harmonious union will bring the masseur and recipient closer to a tranquil meditative state and become one.