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A typical massage session lasts
for about two hours. The massage is administered on mat or firm
mattress kept on the floor. The patient changes into his or her
pajamas and lies down on this mat. The practitioner will then
follow a pre-determined sequence of massage steps that involve
the use of hands, elbows and feet.
The massage follows the flow
of the energy meridians on the patient’s body. A number
of techniques such as soft pressure, pulling fingers and toes,
walking on the patient’s back and gentle stretching are
used to free the blockages in these meridians. Oil is normally
not applied during the therapy session. At the end of the massage
session, both the receiver and the therapist feel relaxed and
energized.
Benefits of Thai Massage
Thai massage is a holistic massage
therapy that focuses on the body as a whole. By recognizing the
inter-dependence of all the systems of the body, it aims to cure
ailments by bringing all these various elements into harmony
with each other. By removing blockages in the energy meridians,
it promotes an increase in the energy levels of the patient.
This soothing massage therapy also helps to calm the mind and
remove stress from the body and mind of the patient. The soft
physical pressure and stretching techniques bring about pain
relief, relieve muscular tension, and increase the flexibility
of the muscles and limbs. It also helps in harmonizing imbalances
in the nervous system. Thai massage also improves blood and lymph
circulation. The holistic approach used ensures that the patient
enters a state of deep relaxation and refreshes the spirit. |
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