Thai massage is a traditional healing system combining:

• Acupressure

• Ayurvedic principles

• Assisted yoga postures

It originated in Thailand over 2,500 years ago, influenced by Indian, Chinese, and Southeast Asian medicine.

🔍 What Makes Thai Massage Unique?

Unlike Western massage styles (like Swedish or deep tissue), Thai massage is:

• Fully clothed: You wear loose, comfortable clothes.

• Done on a mat: Typically performed on a floor mat rather than a massage table.

• No oils used.

• Interactive: The practitioner uses their hands, thumbs, elbows, forearms, knees, and even feet to manipulate your body.

• Involves stretching: It often resembles passive yoga, with the therapist stretching your limbs and guiding your body into different positions.

⚙️ Techniques Used

• Rhythmic compression along energy lines (called Sen lines).

• Gentle rocking and pulling movements.

• Deep pressure is applied to specific points.

• Joint mobilization and stretching.

🧘‍♀️ Benefits (According to Practitioners)

• Increased flexibility

• Reduced muscle tension

• Improved circulation

• Stress relief and relaxation

• Improved energy flow