There are various types of bodywork within ancient healing and spiritual connection practices, and traditional Thai massage is one of them. It evolved within the cultural context of the Buddhist community and was practiced by monks and nuns. Many of its components were developed to facilitate seated meditation and yoga practice. It is considered a form of meditative practice that combines acupressure, Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures.
Each breath, each movement, and each posture is an opportunity to achieve a clear intention and a state of consciousness. Working towards and in this state of consciousness allows for acute sensitivity to subtle changes in the body’s and mind’s energy, leading to a profound therapeutic effect.
It is a very ancient spiritual and medical practice that impacts the body, mind, and vital energy.
