What is Thai Massage?

Thai Massage is a unique type of bodywork with a very long tradition being developed 2500 years ago. It originates from Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine, Yoga and Acupressure.

Thai Massage is often called “yoga for lazy people” or “passive yoga”. This is because the therapist applies gentle Yoga stretches combined with the receiver’s deep breathing, which brings similar effects as that of yoga: the release of tension and blockages in the body and a calming to the mind. The main difference is that the receiver stays totally relaxed and the therapist does the stretching.

The treatment

The receiver wears his/her own loose clothing throughout the treatment and the massage is done on a firm futon or mat on the floor rather than a raised table. This allows for many movements and techniques to be used that are not practical or effective on the table. The Massage may be done in a face-up, facedown, side lying and/or sitting position. There is no use of oil in this treatment.

During the treatment I will use different techniques: application of gentle but deep pressure, stretching and mobilisation of the joints, gentle rocking and twisting, thumbing on the body’s energy lines, called ‘sen’ in the Thai massage tradition.

What are the benefits?

The main benefits you will feel after a Thai Massage session are:

• improved posture, flexibility, breathing and circulation of blood
• reduction in emotional and nervous tension
• stretching of the muscles
• toning of the inner organs
• a deep sense of peace experienced during and often for some time after the treatment

Who is it for?

Thai Massage brings benefits to people who experience:

• Stress and general fatigue
• Muscle tightness and inflexibility
• Poor posture
• Mild lower back stiffness
• Shoulder stiffness
• Mild neck stiffness

Sports Massage Bristol

Thai bodywork is highly recommended for people who do lots of sport as a Sports Massage alternative. They often want to build up a high level of fitness within the body, ease tight muscles, and recover from injuries. It is also recommended for dancers and people who do a lot of physical work.