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Thai Yoga Massage
Learn About the Benefits of Thai Yoga Massage Careers
Learn About the Benefits of Thai Yoga Massage Careers
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| | Thai yoga massage actually originated in India and was embraced in Thailand when Buddhism spread to Southeast Asia. This ancient healing practice was developed more than 2,500 years ago by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, a celebrated Indian yogi and royal doctor who treated the Buddha himself. Thai yoga massage continues to hold a respected place in both the |
Thai Yoga Massage Overview
Thai yoga massage is a slow and gentle form of massage performed on a floor mat or futon, instead of a massage table, with both therapist and client dressed in loosed comfortable clothing. No oils or creams are used. The therapist assists the client into a series of stretches based on yoga poses (asanas), while applying pressure to specific points on the client's hands, feet and elbows. Synchronized breathing between the therapist and the client is the key to the energy exchange that makes Thai yoga massage so effective.
Benefits of Thai Yoga Massage
The benefits of Thai yoga massage are based on the yogic belief that "prana" or life energy circulates through the body along a network of energy lines called "prana nadi." It is believed that imbalance and ill health is caused by disturbances, or blockages, in the flow of energy along these lines. Thai yoga massage focuses on ten of the most important energy lines, along which are found a variety of important acupressure points. By stimulating the free flow of energy along these lines, Thai yoga massage guides the body back to equilibrium.
Specific benefits of Thai yoga massage include:
- Deep tranquility and meditative calm
- Relaxation of muscular tension
- Renewal of strength and vital energy
- Improvements to sluggish circulation
- Relief from chronic fatigue
- Release of blocked or unresolved emotions
- Stimulation of the immune system
Becoming a Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner
In most states, you will need to be a licensed massage practitioner (LMP) to legally practice Thai yoga massage. In some massage therapy schools, Thai yoga massage is one of the healing modalities you will learn. However, you may need to take a separate certification program to become an expert in Thai yoga massage. You will also need to be knowledgeable in the philosophy of yoga and yogic breathing techniques. Yoga training is not necessary but will help you practice Thai yoga massage more effectively.
Learn more about the different types of yoga instructor careers and yoga teacher training schools to discover which one is the best fit for you.
Sources:
MassageMagazine.com, 2009
LotusPalm.com, 1995-2010
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