It works by pressing points and energy lines with the fingers, hands, arms or feet, mobilizing the body, stretching it from different angles and with harmonic movements, to achieve a profound therapeutic effect. This massage incorporates passive yoga postures that allow you to recover flexibility and reach a very deep relaxation. It contributes to release the physical and emotional stress stored in the body. It also promotes a deep and coordinated breathing, seeking to integrate everything into a flow, a sacred dance<\/strong> of harmonious movements.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Benefits of Thai Massage:” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_text_color=”#af6f0f” header_line_height=”1.7em” background_color=”#fffbde” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|0px||0px” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|30px” border_color_all=”#af6f0f” use_border_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|0px|29.95px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”20px|||” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It is based on the theory of the vital energy that circulates in the body through sen<\/em> energy lines. Thai Yoga Massage uses pressure in these lines to move the energy that may be stagnating, and thus prevent diseases. It also mobilises the different parts of the body, stretching the muscles as if it were passive yoga.<\/p>\n According to its principles, the physical, energetic, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies are connected. When performing Thai Massage we are working on the physical body, Annamaya Kosha<\/em>, which will have a direct impact on the energetic body, Pranamaya Kosha<\/em>, and indirectly, on all others, having a holistic and global effect. Thai Yoga Massage is often called “the sacred dance<\/strong>“, because a good Thai Massage should flow<\/strong> like a dance, being absolutely in the present moment, and working with the deepest humility and gratitude. <\/span>It is from this place that both the body and mind can open, surrender and release the accumulated tension, and allow the healing process to begin (or continue).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Thai Massage is also often described as a passive, effortless yoga session (hence the name…).<\/p>\n In a typical Thai Massage session your whole whole body will be treated on and not just one area, keeping in mind that everything is connected physically, but also seeking the harmony of body, mind, emotions, conscience and spirit. <\/span>Thai Massage may be quite dynamic and we can work in many different positions: lateral, prone, supine or seated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n A Thai Massage session is developed in a quiet, respectful environment. <\/span>Thai Massage is usually done on a futon on the floor, with the person fully<\/strong> dressed<\/strong>. <\/span>It is recommended to wear ample and comfortable clothing<\/strong> that allows movement of the joints, as well\u00a0 not having a heavy meal within two hours prior to the session. Although the intensity of the pressures are adapted to each person, Thai Massage can be physically intense<\/strong>, so it is necessary that the therapist is aware of any possible injuries or health problems of the receiver (see “contraindications”). <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Usually no other products or instruments are used beyond the therapist’s body (hands, elbows, feet, knees …), although sometimes Thai Massage can be complemented with other techniques (Luk Pra Kob<\/em>, pindas or hot herbal compresses, the use <\/span>of oils, Tok Sen,<\/em> and others).<\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n Traditional Thai Massage can be adapted to each person. <\/span>However, to be able to fully enjoy the massage and its benefits, you should be able to be comfortable sitting and\/or lying on the floor.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n There are some conditions in which Thai Massage would be contraindicated, or where certain precautions should be taken into account, or in which some of the techniques would not be performed.<\/span><\/p>\n The massage would be totally contraindicated in case of active infection, fever<\/strong> or extreme physical weakness<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n If you have doubts, contact me.<\/a><\/span><\/span> I\u2019m a computer engineer who one day decided to leave her\u00a0job behind to devote herself\u00a0fully to her\u00a0passion: Shiatsu<\/strong>, Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/strong>, health<\/strong> and wellness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n I launched\u00a0AMALUR<\/strong> ZEN in 2011 as a blog about health and Shiatsu, while working as a massage and Shiatsu therapist in different centers of natural therapies in Barcelona.<\/span> In 2013 I opened my own center “AMALUR ZEN ~ Integral Wellness”, sharing the space with a multidisciplinary team of therapists for almost 5 years.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Now you can find me in Vitoria-Gasteiz, offering sessions of Shiatsu<\/strong>, Kobido<\/strong>, Thai Yoga Massage<\/strong>, teaching Acroyoga<\/a>, and enjoying a simpler and quieter life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Where does it come from? How does it work?<\/h2>\n
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In Thai language it is called nuat phaen boran<\/em>, \u0e19\u0e27\u0e14 \u0e41\u0e1c\u0e19 \u0e42\u0e1a\u0e23\u0e32\u0e13, literally: ancient-style massage. Despite its name, Traditional Thai Massage has its origins in India 2500 years ago, where, according to tradition, it was developed by Shivago Komarpaj, Buddha’s doctor. That is why Thai massage has a strong influence of Ayurvedic medicine, Buddhist philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and yoga.<\/p>\n
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Precautions and contraindications<\/h2>\n
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