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Thai massage is called "nuad phaen boran" in Thai. That translates as "ancient massage." Thai massage originated 4,500 years ago in India. The techniques were transmitted to Thailand with the introduction of Buddhism. The massage techniques were lost in India, but have been preserved in Thailand. more »
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Thai massage is a unique combination of yoga movements and acupressure placement with the goal of increased flexibility and reduced tension. Thai massage is interactive, requiring the participation of the person receiving the massage. It is one of the oldest healing modalities that originated in India. Buddhist teachings are evident... more »
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Thai massage is a type of massage in Thai style that involves stretching and deep massage. This form of bodywork is usually performed on the floor, and the client wears comfortable clothes that allow for movement. No oils are used in Thai massage. It is known in Thailand as "nuat phaen boran" (, ), literally, the ancient-manner massage.
Current Practice
In Thailand, Thai massage is one of the branches of Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM), now recognized and regulated by the government, and is widely considered to be a medical discipline used for the treatment of a wide variety of ailments. On the other hand, Thai massage is also practiced and taught by a number of non-medical massage technicians in the spa and tourism industries. In North America and Europe, an increasing number of practitioners and teachers of Thai massage have emerged since the 1990s. In Europe, the United States, Thai massage is a growing modality among clients of massage clinics and massage therapists seeking continuing education.
History
The founder of Thai massage and medicine is said to have been Shivago Komarpaj (Jīvaka Komarabhācca), who is said in the Pāli Buddhist Canon to have been the Buddhas physician over 2500 years ago. In fact, the history Thai massage is more complex than this legend of a single founder would suggest. Thai massage, like Traditional Thai Medicine more generally, is a combination of influences from Indian, Chinese, Southeast Asian cultural spheres and traditions of medicine. The art as it is practiced today is likely to be the product of a 19th century synthesis of various healing traditions from all over the kingdom. Even today, there is considerable variation from region to region across Thailand, and no single routine or theoretical framework that is universally accepted among healers.
Other translations
"Nuat boran" is the Thai name for a type of body work native to Thailand (nuat pressure, boran ancient). Thai massage is also kn read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai+massage
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