Grounded in ancient Buddhism, Thai massage is said to have been developed over 2,500 years ago, by the Buddha’s physician, Jivaka Kumarabhacca or as he is known in Thailand, Shivago Komarpaj. The ‘Father Doctor’, as Shivago is affectionately known, introduced his particular form of massage to the Buddhist monks to help them soothe their bodies after long hours practicing meditation.

Unlike most massage therapies, Thai massage is performed when you are fully clothed.

Once dressed in light clothing, you will be invited to lie down on a mat. At first it may feel a little strange as you are physically wrestled into a series of near impossible positions. However, your therapist will actually be pulling and pushing your body into deep stretches similar to those in yoga, and it is easy to see why Thai massage is sometimes referred to as ‘yoga for two’. The trick is to relax your body and let the professional take control.

The technique involves the therapist putting gentle but firm pressure on specific energy points of your body with their palms, thumbs, feet and elbows (to stimulate your internal organs), and incorporates gentle rocking movements (to further enhance the stretch).
By articlesnatch.com

Originally posted 2009-05-01 03:59:38.

Most people would agree that individual beliefs and values influence and determine the outcome of any situation or experience in our lives. That’s why a group of people can go through similar experiences and yet individually come away with totally different results.

Question
“When do most people think about setting goals?” It’s usually done as a new year’s resolution at a party over a drink or two, or when you need to slim down for the summer to fit into that new bikini you’re planning to buy or on some other whim.
When done in such a manner the goals set tend to be unrealistic and unattainable? No real thought or planning has gone into it, and in reality, you’re just setting yourself up for disappointment and failure.
When this happens of course you say to yourself.
“See I knew that goals don’t work!!”
The truth of the matter is that there is a specific formula needed to create great goals that work. Only 20% of the reasons why you’re not achieving your goals are on the outside. That means 80% of the reasons why you’re not reaching your goals is on the inside.
By articlesnatch.com

Originally posted 2009-08-04 03:49:11.