Thai Massage â Sheer Indulgence – 85th Edition
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.
