Thai Massage now available at Good Vibrations from Thai Massage Bristol.
Nok from Thai Massage Bristol explains the origins and benefits of Thai Massage now available in Bristol at Good Vibrations:
Thai massage is an ancient technique that originated over 2500 years ago, and is generally thought to have been founded by a physician friend of the Buddha, Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha. He is mentioned and celebrated in the Tipitaka a collection of the oldest Buddhist texts in the world.
Traditional Thai massage – which is the style practised by Thai Massage Bristol - has roots in Indian and Chinese Ayurvedic medicine and is also influenced by the practise of yoga. Thai massage was first practised by Buddhist Monks and it became an important part of their learning and training. As only the men originally learnt Thai massage it was traditionally passed down verbally through families and generations to eventually become the popular relaxation and health massage technique that Thai Massage Bristol deliver today.
The massage that we provide at Thai Massage Bristol differs from Western conceptions of massage in several ways; the recipient is fully clothed (loose fitting clothes are recommended to allow flexibility) and the massage is carried out on a mat or futon, rather than a table. No massage oils are needed in Thai massage, although t Thai Massage Bristol we sometimes use an ointment to soothe muscles and relieve tension. Traditionally, a Thai massage lasts around two hours in Thailand, but there are much shorter versions now available.
In Thailand – though not necessarily over here in the UK - the massage often begins by focussing and centring the mind on four Buddhist concepts of loving kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity (composure). Both practitioner and recipient then enter a calm state, much like meditation, with gentle, even breathing. Thai massage endeavours to produce a balance between the spirit, body and mind and therefore offer the chance of self-healing. The practitioner then uses their hands, elbows, knees and feet to stretch and apply pressure to the body, paying particular attention to the ten main energy lines of the body. These lines are called the sip sen and energy in the body can be re-balanced by applying pressure at specific points.
The benefits of a massage from Thai Massage Bristol, result from the unity and harmony between the spirit, body and mind - and can help alleviate problems such as stress, aches, tension. It may also help to balance energy flow, improve circulation and acts as a detox for the internal organs. Thai massage can even claim to solve problems such as painful menstruation, or helping people regain contact with unconscious memories. Prolonged practise of Thai massage will result in greater flexibility and posture, and the recipient may experience greater energy, a sense of deep relaxation and lifted moods. It is then possible to become more aware of the body and its reactions to diet, surroundings and feelings; it becomes easier to maintain composure and balance in life.
The benefits of Thai massage are extensive, offering a solution to many health and emotional problems. This helps to explain the increasing popularity of Thai massage as a means of relaxation and an investment in both the spiritual and physical health of the body.
The good news is that you can now enjoy traditional Thai Massage at Good Vibrations Bristol where Thai Massage Bristol has set up their new practise.