04/03/2021
Thai massage, commonly known by its native name, Nuad Bo-Rarn, has been around for over 2,500 years.
The Thai massage is highly similar to traditional Chinese medicine, especially considering its focus on improving the flow of energy through the body along the energy lines, called Sen in Thai.
What to Expect from a Traditional Thai Massage
* Yoga-Like Movements and Direct Pressure
Thai massage involves movement, stretching, and application of direct pressure. This form of massage involves you going through yoga-like movements with the assistance of your massage therapist.
Meanwhile the massage therapist applies direct or rhythmic pressure on the muscles.
* Padded Mat Instead of a Massage Table
With the Thai massage, you will lie down on a padded mat on the floor while wearing clothing. This differs from some other versions of massage where you lie on a table with barely any clothes on.
* No Lotion or Oil Used
The Thai massage does not involve the use of oil or lotion, as is the case with some massage forms. Under this system of massage, the therapists use their hands, forearms, knees, elbows, and even feet to flex the joints and apply pressure to your muscles.
Consequently, this is a considerably more physical form of massage, since it involves the incorporation of yoga poses to open up the joints and promote the flow of energy through your body to relief tension.
* Many Positions during the Massage Session
Unlike some forms of massage, whereby you assume a few positions throughout the session, the Thai massage will require you to go through several poses.
You will lie on your back, stomach, sides, and even sit on the mat. A truly comprehensive Thai massage will have you go through all these positions to ensure that all muscles are massaged.
This also explains why most Thai massage sessions will last more than 1-hour unlike ussual conventional massages.
* Intensity can be adjusted to Your Physical Abilities
Thai massage is suitable even for people who feel that they may not handle the intensity the massage involves.
Skilled Thai massage therapists are even with people with notable physical limitations.
