Thai Massage

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Here you’ll find our articles about Thai Massage (also called Thai Yoga Massage or Nuad Thai), which is Thailand’s most important traditional therapeutic healing arts treatment modality.

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Sen Line Theory and Ayurveda
Sen Line Theory and Ayurveda
Historically, Thai Traditional Medicine has been heavily influenced by Indian Ayurvedic Medicine. Moreover, the whole of Southeast Asia, including Chi [ ... ]
Thai Massage | Preparing Yourself for a Treatment
Thai Massage | Preparing Yourself for a Treatment
Apart from a broad range of stretches, Thai Massage typically also includes massage of the abdominal and pelvic area, and as such it’s advised not t [ ... ]
What to Expect from Thai Massage? | Techniques, Goals, and Benefits
What to Expect from Thai Massage? | Techniques, Goals, and Benefits
Depending on the type of Thai Massage given and the goal of the session (relaxation or therapeutics), different scenarios may be the case. First of al [ ... ]
Taoist and Tantric Influences on Thai Massage
Taoist and Tantric Influences on Thai Massage
Apart from the Buddhist and Vedic (Ayurvedic) influences on Thai Massage, we also see Chinese Taoist and Indian Tantric spiritual practices reflected [ ... ]
Giving Thai Massage to Friends and Family
Giving Thai Massage to Friends and Family
Quite a few Thai Massage schools and trainers market their Thai Massage beginner courses with slogans that go something like this: “Learn to giv [ ... ]
Thai Self-Massage for the Face | Reusi Datton
Thai Self-Massage for the Face | Reusi Datton
Thai Self-Massage is part of Reusi Datton (Thai Yoga) practices and is about healing care for oneself. In Thailand, there even exists an official prac [ ... ]
Studying Thai Massage | Emotional and Psychological Aspects
Studying Thai Massage | Emotional and Psychological Aspects
Thai Massage students who for the first time enroll for a Thai Massage training course have a variety of motives to join. Apart from simple “cur [ ... ]
Sitting Techniques in Thai Yoga and Thai Massage
Sitting Techniques in Thai Yoga and Thai Massage
The Thai use a variety of ways of sitting on the floor while doing Thai Yoga Reusi Datton exercises or when giving Thai Massage, and each way of sitti [ ... ]
Thai Massage Teaching Materials, Books and Tools
Thai Massage Teaching Materials, Books and Tools
One of the most essential materials you will need as a teacher is Thai Massage mats or mattresses. Basically you will need one mat per student couple. [ ... ]
Handing out Thai Massage Course Certificates
Handing out Thai Massage Course Certificates
In general, students like to receive a certificate upon completion of a Thai Massage training course, even if the certificate has no specific legal va [ ... ]