Traditional Thai Massage

RyanPreston

History of Traditional Thai Massage• Harmonize flow of bodily energy• Sip-Sen • Present day India• Over 2,500 years old• Founded by Jivaka Khumar Bhaccha (Shivago Komarpaj)• Practiced by monks• One of four branched of traditional medicine in

Thailand• Reserved in Monasteries/ Temples – Wat Po• Used for healing of the body

Thai Massage in Today’s Society• Thailand is famous for Thai massage due to outstanding

reputation• Health ministries promote licensed schools• Found in small parlors across Thailand• Thai massage is NOW practiced world-wide due to its

therapeutic benefits• Once a family business, now a tourist business• Prostitution Cross over

Medical, Spiritual and Sexual Connection• Thai massage originated from the Buddhist religion• Prayer ritual for a massage is based upon Shivago

Komarpaj• The prayer to Shivago Komarpaj, asks for luck, and

medical success• Heals almost any part of the body• Massaged for erotic pleasure is despised by many

practitioners

Methods, Benefits and Dangers• Balance bodily energy• Entering of deep meditation and relaxation• Eliminates muscle pain and spasms• Stimulates blood circulation and internal organs• Body and mind are interconnected• 5 Base positions• Performed on a mat & in loose clothing• Incorrectly practiced, possible fatalities

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