Thai Massage

Lazy Man’s Yoga

Thai Massage is also called Lazy Man’s Yoga or Yoga Massage, Thai massage is believed to have originated in India more than two thousand years ago. Brought to Thailand by monks, the practice became influenced by aspects of Chinese medicine. Thai massage combines assisted stretching with acupressure massage. Anyone familiar with yoga will recognize the stretches done in Thai massage.

Thai massage is done on a mat on the floor. You remain fully clothed. It is important that you wear loose comfortable clothing for your massage so that your ranges of motion are unrestricted.

I have to admit that when I first saw pictures of Thai massage it didn’t look appealing to me at all. The positions the people in the pictures were in always seemed uncomfortable. When my friend who was getting certified in Thai massage offered to give me a massage, I was reluctant. After much cajoling she talked me into it and I have to say it was great.

She never put me into a position that was painful or uncomfortable. I never felt like I my muscles were being strained or over-stretched. She gave me very clear instructions and informed me about what she was doing.

Thai massage leaves you feeling energized. My limbs felt loose. I felt like I was walking on air when it was done. Here is a video example of what a Thai massage is like.

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