One of two main disciplines, popular Northern Style Thai Massage technique utilizes stretching and physical manipulation to relieve tension. When it comes to the practice of Thai Massage, there are two distinct disciplines: Southern style (Folk Thai Massage) and Northern style (Royal Thai Massage). While not completely different, there are subtle variations between the two […]
Thai altars and offerings
Thai altars and offerings I love creating altars. It’s a creative art of sacredness that keeps an ancient tradition alive and that reinforces my connection to the teachings of the Buddha and the spirit of Thailand. It also keeps me in a place of humility and gratitude with my Thai Massage practice as I’m paying […]
Why Wai Khru in Thai Massage?
Why Wai Khru? Thai Massage is more than a massage, it is a spiritual practice which starts with a prayer mantra called Wai Khru meaning “paying respect” to the teachers who passed down this ancient knowledge. Wai Khru is also about giving thanks for the blessings of this ancient healing art. It is used for […]
Ice your tissues-freeze your tissues, the illusory appeal of icing
Author: Chuck Duff Dr. Gabe Mirkin coined the term RICE — for rest, ice, compression and elevation — in his best-selling book The Sportsmedicine Book a in 1978. The practice of icing anything that hurts, feels tight, or seems “injured” has gained widespread acceptance among practitioners of all types – sports medicine, PTs, athletic trainers, […]
Discover the Mystery of Thai Massage Training
New to the West Thai Massage is one of the last of the Asian modalities to reach the West, which explains its mystery to many, the lack of knowledge about it and the finding of only one generation of a few advanced Thai massage practitioners in the West. Although, in the high end spas of […]
