Thai Massage

Goal

The idea behind this natural therapy is that life is sustained by a vital force that travels along invisible pathways in our bodies. Disease and pain result when there are blockages along these pathways. The goal is to free the trapped energy, stimulate the natural flow of life-force, and maintain a wellness balance.

Thai hand and foot massages work to balance energy (qi or chi) along the meridian lines. Using the sensory or pressure points will relieve energy blockage, which has been attributed to a lot of ailments and illnesses. These massages work along the 10 main energy lines (or meridian lines) and acupressure points. Massaging these areas can help treat the whole body, including internal organs.

History

Thai massage is thought to have started in India more than 2,500 years ago and brought to Thailand by Buddhist monks. This method of natural healing continued to grow in popularity and, over the past couple of decades, has taken root in Western culture. It is one of the fastest growing massage techniques in America over the past ten or so years.

Thai Hand Massage Benefits

Your hands go through a lot. They give you interaction with everything around you by touch. They bring food to your mouth, work keyboards, lift grocery bags, embrace loved ones, give comfort to pets, and on and on. Hands are connected to the body’s nervous system, which helps control movement while processing sensory information. Every part of your hand represents a part of your body. For example, when it comes to your fingers, the thumb represents the brain, index finger is connected to the liver/gall bladder, the middle fingers represents the heart, the ring finger is connected to hormones, and the pinky finger ties in with digestion. Here are a few benefits from a Thai hand massage:

• Stress relief

• Boots energy

• Relieves headaches

• Stimulates circulation

• Increase flexibility

• Joint pain

• Anxiety

• Back pain

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