The Thai word "Nuad " is usually translated to English as a " Massage ". The origin of Nuad Borarn Thai massage has its roots in the ancient medicine of Indian Ayurvedic practice. The influence of yoga is also apparent form the positions and stretching movement. Tradition tells us that it was given to the world by a physician in India who was the contemporary of the Budhha, His name is Shivago Komarpaj. He is Father of medicine that found this ancient Ayurvedic practices. As a medical discipline with strong influences from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine (traditional Indian Medicine), is one of the four main branches of Traditional Thai Medicine: herbal remedies, nutritional medicine, spiritual practices and Thai massage.

 

It focuses on the work of energetic lines known as Shen lines, similar to the acupuncture meridians to mainly eliminate toxins and release the Qi or vital energy. To do this, it performs a sequence which encompasses the whole body, by combining pressure on certain points of the Shen lines (with fingers, palms and eventually with feet and/or knees), with stretching based on Asanas or postures of Hatha Yoga, articulation rotations, circulatory compression and reflex stimulation.

 

The Thai massage aim is to harmonize and stimulate energy throughout the body and ensure optimum energy flow and the functions balance of the 4 fundamental elements of the body: Earth: solid particles such as bones and muscles, Water: blood and secretions, Fire : digestion and metabolism, Air : breathing and blood circulation; which encompasses the states, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual of the person.

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This gives the receiver of the massage, a deep sense of peace in body and mind , in addition to countless therapeutic benefits . Without using oils, the person who receives the massage has to switch to loose and comfortable clothing and just lie on a mat or firm mattress on the floor .