Employed as a traditional method of healing, Thai Yoga Massage combines many different holistic and cultural healing practises for use in a variety of different situations and for many different ailments.
For example, an individual looking to receive a Thai Yoga Massage in Liverpool Street can expect a combination of acupressure, assisted yoga positions and programmes, as well as Indian Ayurvedic principles – referring to a 3,000+ year-old medicinal system of balancing the mind, body, and spirit.
Generally, Thai Yoga Massage is performed fully clothed and is consists of balancing the mind, body, and spirit on a floor mat. It is also referred to as “lazy person’s yoga”.
This web page will focus on Thai Yoga Massage as a whole practise, including the history, key features, different styles, and also the benefits of this form of massage on in the Liverpool Street area.
Though Thai Yoga Massage is becoming more and more common in the United Kingdom (UK), there is limited knowledge into the requirements and practises needed to learn this form of massage, though studies are bringing to light some Corporeal Geographical barriers that may influence this (1).
Practised from around 2,000 years ago in Buddhist temples, Thai Yoga Massage is often considered to be an extension of Buddhism itself, especially when considering related and incorporated practises such as those studied and found through meditation.
This means that those who study and choose to practise Thai Yoga Massage often originate form highly spiritual places – something which is perhaps less common in the modern world and also in Western countries such as the UK.
Due to the nature of Thai Yoga Massage Liverpool Street, every practise and session will be different. This is also in part due to the individuality of the individuals receiving the massage, as well as their specific needs for this form of care and relaxation.
Though the overall aim is to balance the mind, body, and spirit, the way in which this is achieved can vary each time. This is especially true if the individual has unique or specific needs – those concerning past injuries, specific areas for treatment, and personal preferences can all make an impact.
The following subheadings will outline some of the key features that make up a Thai Yoga Massage in the Liverpool Street area.
Combined with yoga and stretching, massage and pressure to the muscles and joints makes up the majority of a Thai Yoga Massage Liverpool Street.
A brief description is provided below into the different forms of pressure that may be used:
A Thai Yoga Massage Liverpool Street can last anywhere from 1 hour to 3 hours or more, depending on the individual’s needs of the session(s).
Because of this, individuals should always be prepared for a long session, including not being in a rush to get anywhere for afterwards; this can cause unnecessary stress during the session as the individual is thinking about the future and not the current moment – a key feature of Thai Yoga Massage.
Individuals should also leave an appropriate length of time to relax after the session before immediately leaving; they should allow the full development of their massage before making any movements such as walking or driving home, for example.
As a fairly low-resource form of massage, Thai Yoga Massage Liverpool Street requires no oil for massaging, and is done through clothing, meaning that the individual should attend in loose fitting and comfortable wear.
Thai Yoga Massage often takes place on a comfortable floor – usually with matting or some form of additional protection from hard surfaces.
Throughout the massage, the individual will be continuously pulled into yoga stretches and massaged, creating a rhythmic process that can be further amplified through quiet atmospheric noises or gentle music.
One continuous theme in the practise of Thai Yoga Massage is the focus on meridian energy lines.
Located throughout the body and also based on practises of TCM, meridian energy lines are considered as a “network” that transports vital life energy. If this is blocked or impeded in any way, an individual becomes more susceptible to negative effects such as illness or increased fatigue.
Through Thai Yoga Massage Liverpool Street, an individual’s meridian energy lines will be restored, helping to prevent these potential illnesses and bring a greater sense of balance to the individual and their everyday life.
Though this article has, thus far, focussed on Thai Yoga Massage as a whole practise, there are in fact different styles of Thai Yoga Massage that are carried out for different purposes and in different situations.
Generally, these two forms of Thai Yoga Massage differ as a result of historical developments and reasoning, though many of these differences still remain deeply embedded in the practise, meaning that the utmost of respect and experience is always required to carry out either style.
The two styles are described and explained in the following two subheadings.
Historically, the Royal Style of Thai Yoga Massage was reserved for, surprisingly, royalty and other figures of high nobility.
Though this varies in conformity to the rules in the modern world, there may still be masseuses who strictly follow this practise or are only willing to carry out the Royal Style in very specific circumstances.
Before beginning the Royal Style of Thai Yoga Massage, the masseur must undertake a special ritual before they can progress any further. This has many spiritual and historical roots.
After this, the masseuse must then approach the massage receiver on their knees over a distance of four cubits (a historical measurement denoting the distance between an elbow and fingertip, now translated to roughly 6 feet or 1.83 metres).
Once they reach their client, they then check the individual’s pulse before massaging with inly a few specific body parts. The masseuses carrying out the Royal Style of Thai Yoga Massage must have an excellent knowledge of biological anatomy, as well as many years of experience in this specific field.
The more likely style of Thai Yoga Massage to be received in the everyday massage session, the Common Style uses the techniques and basics previously mentioned across this article.
The Common Style of Thai Yoga Massage Liverpool Street also has all of the same benefits to Thai Yoga Massage that are listed later on this web page.
In terms of specific bodily issues, Thai Yoga Massage is specifically beneficial in the treatment of and relieving of symptoms for the following disorders:
As a more general treatment, Thai Yoga Massage is also beneficial for the alleviation of stress, fatigue, aches and pains, heavy breathing, inflexibility, poor digestion, and general circulation issues.
Thai Yoga Massage Liverpool Street is suitable for many different people due to its range of benefits for both general and specific areas of issue.
For example, any individual looking to improve their general health could consider Thai Yoga Massage as an option, but always alongside other practises and/or treatments.
A common use of Thai Yoga Massage is with athletes due to its usage and benefits in reducing muscle aches and improving circulation to an area.
As the individual is also constantly moving and stretching during the massage, it is also a great way for them to stay active and moving during their recovery time. Research into the effects specifically is still ongoing (2).
In addition, young people may benefit from Thai Yoga Massage due to its relaxing impact, often reducing the effects of stress and anxiety on the body – something that young people can be especially susceptible to.
As a final suggestion, many seniors and elderly individuals find great benefit from Thai Yoga Massage. It improves circulation – something that often begins to struggle in later life, as well as being flexible and being tailorable to any individual’s needs and/or capabilities.
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[1] Lea, J., 2009. Becoming skilled: The cultural and corporeal geographies of teaching and learning Thai Yoga massage. Geoforum, 40(3), pp.465-474.
[2] Kongkaew, C., Lertsinthai, P., Jampachaisri, K., Mongkhon, P., Meesomperm, P., Kornkaew, K. and Malaiwong, P., 2018. The effects of Thai yoga on physical fitness: A meta-analysis of randomized control trials. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Paradigm, Practice, and Policy Advancing Integrative Health, 24(6), pp.541-551.
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