Traditional Thai Bodywork

or Nuad Boran is often called Thai Massage, although it is not a massage according to our Western understandings. It is an ancient energy-based healing system from Thailand that combines acupressure, reflexology, and assisted yoga postures. The physical and emotional well-being of a person depends on a balanced flow of vital energies through the major energy pathways, called sen-lines. Treatments are given on a mat on the floor. No oils or lotions are used on the skin. The client wears comfortable clothes. There is a constant body contact between the practitioner and the client as the body is compressed, pulled, stretched and rocked in order to clear energy blockages, release tension and lessen dis-ease.

The benefits of this practice are:
· relief for pain and muscle tension
· strengthening and rejuvenating the body, mind and spirit connection
· greater flexibility and range of motion
· improved alignment of the spine
· a general increase of energy
· an opening of the meridians and blocked areas of the body
· greater circulation in the blood and lymph systems
· a balanced nervous system
· deep relaxation

Herbal Compresses (Luk Pra Kob) that contain herbs for detoxification, anti-inflammation, and general well-being can be added to this session for a wonderfully relaxing, pain relieving, therapeutic effect!

  Definition adapted from thaihealingalliance.com