Thai Massage

TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE

Traditional Thai massage, also known as Thai-yoga massage and “Nuad Boran” (“ancient massage” in Thai), is historically and culturally related to India, Buddhism and yoga.

Doctor Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha is considered the founder of Thai massage. He was a famous physician and surgeon in Northern India over 2500 years ago and a contemporary and friend of the Buddha. The migration of Buddhism towards South-East Asia brought this art into Thailand.

Theoretically, Thai massage is based on the concept of energy lines, the Sen. Working the lines by acupressure and stretching can treat the whole body by opening energy, physical or emotional blockages. Thai massage is carried out on the floor, without using oil. The patient wears light, comfortable clothing.

Traditionally practiced in Buddhist monasteries, massage has never been considered as “work”. Above all, it is regarded as a spiritual practice, a meditation. The masseur practices in a meditative state and develops his sensitivity to tune in to the patient’s needs.

Thai massage promotes general health and well-being. It has a double purpose. On the preventive side, it actives the free flow of energy and improves fluid circulation, digestion, breathing capacity, body posture, flexibility, as well as releasing nervous tension. On the therapeutic side, it can cure a large number of pathologies such as lower back pain, headaches, digestive problems, stress, insomnia, nervous imbalance, neck and shoulder muscular tightness…