Thai_Massage_-_American_Style.pdf

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Ð Floor stretching with a TWIST Ñ

Ryan Hoyme

CMT, NCTMB, HST

Thai MASSAGE

Ð Conform the treatment to the clientÈNot the client to the treatment Ñ

Ð ANCIENT MASSAGEÈTRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGEÈTHAI YOGA MASSAGEÈ

THAI MASSAGEÈTHAI MASSAGE/AMERICAN STYLE Ñ

Different terminology is used in Western languages for ÒThai MassageÓ. As ÒThai MassageÓ originally was an Indian yoga massage, it is

often nowadays called ÒThai Yoga MassageÓ to highlight this background. To distinguish ÒThai MassageÓ from sex ÒmassagesÓ, the term

ÒTraditional Thai MassageÓ or ÒAncient MassageÓ is widespread. You may also come across ÒNuadÓ, ÒNuatÓ or ÒNuad Phaen BoranÓ

(differently spelled), the Thai language expressions for ÒThai MassageÓ. The tradition was brought to Thailand by Ayurvedic doctors. To

honor this line of tradition, we prefer to call it ÒThai Yoga Massage Î Ayurvedic BodyworkÓ.

INDEX

* RULES AND RECOMMENDATIONS (3)

* SIDE LYING PICTURES (25)

* THAI MASSAGE BASICS (4)

* PRONE PICTURES (29)

* SUPINE PICTURES (7)

* SITTING PICTURES (41)

Legal Disclaimer

All models are at least 18 years of age. The techniques, ideas, and suggestions in this document are not intended as a substitute for proper

medical advice! Consult your physician or health care professional before performing or receiving a massage, particularly if you are

pregnant or nursing, or if you are elderly, or if you have any chronic or recurring conditions. Any application of the techniques, ideas, and

suggestions in this document is at the reader's sole discretion and risk.

The author and publisher of this document and their employers are not liable or responsible to any person or entity for any errors contained

in this document, or for any special, incidental, or consequential damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the

information contained in this document.

RULES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

A lways have them fill out a health form (Go over it with them and find out if this style is contraindicated)

B alance (You have to be able to balance your body weight)

C ompression (Compressing areas of the body with your hands, fingers, elbows, knees, feet, ectÈ)

D epth (The depth of pressure is different for everyone)

E ven small framed people can perform these techniques

F or only some people (Dumb it down for the average American)

G ood body mechanics is the key

H olds (compressions and stretches) can last 10-30 seconds

I nitiate Good, Slow, Speed (Very slow movements)

J ust try it, it wonÓt hurt much

K now the signs of sprains/strains and bone problems

L anguage: itÓs like learning a new language to totally understand the true belief of ancient Thai Massage

M ore than just massageÈitÓs a form of art

N ot a substitute for medical care

O rganize all of your supplies before you start

P ractice, practice and more practice

Q uit your whining and get started

R outines (Your own) will help you remember

S tart them supine (Start at the feet and work your way up the body), side-lying, prone, and finish with sitting

T ime: 50% on the lower body and 50% on the upper body, within a 60- to 90-minute session, vs. the typical two-hour or

longer sessions in Thailand

U nilaterally treat each side the same (What you do on one side, make sure you perform the same on the other side)

V italize your creativity

W alk on their back with the aid of a chair or something to hold onto

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THAI MASSAGE BASICS

(A must know for Sports Massage Therapists)

It is really difficult if you havenÓt had extensive training in

Thai massage. This book is great for incorporating stretching

techniques on the floor and calling it Thai Massage / American

Style gives you a little leeway, so you donÓt have to concentrate

on the medicine aspect of this style. Always ÒWater DownÓ the

techniques for the average non-flexible person and always use

your balance.

Closely linked

Thai massage has been called ÐYoga for lazy peopleÑ or ÐThai Yoga Massage.Ñ

Breema is very closely linked with Thai massage (Except that there are few pauses and no force with the techniques).

Shiatsu is similar to Thai massage, except that it does not involve as much stretching.

Numerous techniques can be readily adapted to a Shiatsu session or table massage.

Sports massage Therapists are usually well trained at Thai massage.

The six key points of Thai Massage

1. Yoga Î An ancient Indian science of holistic health dating back thousands of years. Yoga means Ðunion,Ñ yoga is a science which brings us in

union with the divine. Yogasanas are postures that stretch the muscles, relax the body, calm the mind, and relieve tension. We practice yogasanas,

pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation to prepare ourselves for giving Thai Massage; many yoga stretches are used in Nuad Bo-Rarn.

As the recipient receives the benefits of yoga passively, Thai massage has been described as ÐYoga that works as massageÑ or ÐYoga for lazy

people.Ñ

2. Exercise Î The giver of Thai massage is always moving in a consistent rhythm and simultaneously benefits from the techniques being applied.

Nuad Bo-Rarn is a form of exercise toning both the giver and the receiver.

3. Meditation Î Thai massage is given in a meditative state and from the principle of compassion. The rhythmic manipulations of Thai massage

provide a haven for a natural response towards deep meditation.

4. Reflexology Î Thai massage acts not only as a kind of Ðpassive yogaÑ but also as a form of reflexology; focusing on the feet, hands, ears and face.

5. Acupressure Î In Nuad Bo-Rarn we work on the energy lines (called Sen Lines) of the body to relieve tension and blockage so that the energy

can flow freely. These lines are similar to the meridians followed in the Chinese system of acupuncture but more closely resemble the ÐnadisÑ of

the Ayurvedic system from India. The acupressure points are worked using the thumbs, elbows, fists, and heels.

6. Healing Art Î The combination of yoga, reflexology, and acupressure make Thai massage a very unique healing art which integrates mind, body,

and spirit; thereby improving overall health and well-being.

Techniques

The techniques of Thai massage are applied very, very slowly. Thai Therapists are encouraged to realize that it is impossible to be working too

slowly as long as there is some movement. Thai Massage is a combination of gentle rocking, range of motion, acupressure, reflexology, energy work,

pressure applied to energy lines and points and compression and decompression of joints and stretching (Passive yoga). Techniques are always applied

in a rhythmic manner, with rolling or circular application rather than direct focused point pressure as in other systems.

In Thai massage, it is not just the hands that are used; but also the TherapistÓs feet, forearms, knees, and elbows are used as well. The Therapist

will use his or her body weight to achieve a greater stretch. No oil is ever used. Begin with the feet, and then you work up the legs, to the stomach,

back and arms. Finally, you end at the head and neck, having gradually relaxed everything.

Positions

Side lying

Prone

Supine (Most of the Tx is spent Supine)

Sitting

Pressure points

The various pressure points on the body are as essential to Thai Massage as the energy lines. These points are akin to the pressure points in

Chinese acupressure, the basis of the concept being similar, but the working of the pressure points in Thai Massage is much less specific and all on the

exterior. The Therapist presses these points to achieve a state of relaxation in the patient. This is done because the points within the body build up levels

of stressed energy that must be relieved. The Therapist is taught to work the area of each pressure point, after pressing, by applying a broader pressure

using the thumb, the finger, or the palm and moving in a circular motion.

Contraindications for Thai massage:

Thai massage is unsuitable for anyone with a serious heart condition or high blood pressure that is not under "control".

Thai massage is unsuitable for those with osteoporosis or very brittle bones.

Thai massage is unsuitable for those who have had spinal fusions or an artificial joint such as a hip or knee replacement.

Thai massage is unsuitable for those with lymphatic cancer.

Thai massage is unsuitable for those with hemophilia or phlebitis.

Treatment

The massage is preformed on a floor mat with the receiver wearing loose, comfortable clothing. The work is very rhythmical and meditative.

The massage is usually given in silence. Mimic each stretch identical on the other side of the body. The treatment can last from two to three hours.

The whole idea of Thai Massage is the working of the entire body. The Therapist too is trained to think in terms of the Ðwhole bodyÑ concept,

and not just yours. The pressure we have been referring to, an essential part of the Thai Massage Method is the natural and balanced pressure applied to

a patient by the Therapists whole body and body weight. Rather than applying pressure that originates from the Therapists finger, thumb or palm, the

Therapist always works with straight arms and a straight back so that the strength and balance of applied pressure comes directly from the weight of his

body. This makes the art of Thai Massage a more controlled engagement of the TherapistÓs senses and physical applications, and it is a feature that

makes Thai massage so unique.

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