The master of Thai massage must be an expert and educated person who knows well the human body and the rules of Thai massage and Ayurveda. Eastern masters train for this throughout their lives and constantly invest in their knowledge and abilities. Thai massage is performed on the floor, on a mat or on another soft surface. In this way, the body can be accessed from all sides, without jeopardizing stability.
At least two hours before the massage, the person must not eat anything and should wear comfortable and stretchy clothes. The treatment and massage itself last about two hours. Unlike Western massage styles, Thai massage focuses on circulation and pressure, promoting internal health as well as muscle flexibility. Contrary to some beliefs, Thai massage is not painful, but pleasant and relaxing.
The massage starts on the lower part of the body - legs, and gradually moves upwards, that is, towards the head. Each stage of the massage gradually prepares the person for the next stage, maintaining a slow but even rhythm. During the massage, the body is in four positions: face down, face up, side and sitting. By alternating these different positions, it is possible to perform exercises that are otherwise difficult to perform.
The master of Thai massage adjusts the body in different positions, and the massaged person feels the stretching and awakening of inactive muscles and ligaments and better circulation. The methods of Thai massage are rhythmic compressions, limb rolling and gentle rocking. In addition to the hands, the massage master also uses the feet, knees and forearms when performing certain movements and adjusting the position. The goal of such methods is relaxation and alignment of energy in the body.
Thai massage works as a combination of acupressure, yoga and zen shiatsu technique. It activates the flow of energy in the energy channels of our body, which are called sen. These channels can be compared to blood vessels in the body. According to Ayurvedic principles of energy balance, for a person to be healthy, there must be a balance in the hay. Traditional healing techniques indicate that when the hay is blocked, the energy stagnates and the body loses its balance, which consequently leads to a number of diseases.
