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Thai Massage

Thai massage, Nuat Phen Boran, is an ancient art originally taught by a teacher – apprentice method in Thai Buddhist schools. It soon gained popularity and spread throughout Thailand becoming a recognized technique for promoting good health. Thai massage became very popular in the whole World.

Thai Massage from Thai Practitioners

At Golden Kinnaree all Thai massages are performed by native Thai masseuses. This choice is not only for fashion. Thais are more sensitive to touch, which is a part of teir culture. It is as natural and familiar to them as a handshake to us. Thai girls often start learning massage very early. Going through an acredited school is a finishing step on their way to perfection.

History of Thai Massage

The roots of Thai massage reach as far as 2500 BCE, into the time of Gautama Buddha’s life. The founder of Thai massage is considered to be the north-indian doctor Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha (Shivago Komarpaj in Thai), Buddha’s contemporary. He based the technique on the principles of Ayurveda from which it later evolved into Nuat Phen Boran - Thai massage as we know today.

Thai massage was originaly used purely as a part of a medicine system and was practiced only in Buddhist temples. Nowadays it is prevalent in most countries of the World. It is being taught not only in Buddhist temples, but in common massage schools too. It is practiced in temples, spas, massage shops, doctors‘, as well as amongst common folk at home.

Northern and Southern style of Thai massage

Thai massage is divided into two styles: Southern and Northern. Southern style is mainly taught in the Wat Pho Monastery in Bangkok. It is harsher and uses more stretching techniques. Centre of the Northern style is Chiang Mai, where the Thai massage is slower, more gentle and focuses on the work with the body’s energy lines, rather than on extensive stretching.

Principles of Thai massage

Thai massage uses stretching techniques and acupressure to unblock the basic energy lines. There are ten energy lines called „sens“. During the massage, the energy flow through these lines is restored which has an influence not only on the physical health (muscle relaxation), but works on mental and energy levels as well.

Indications of Thai massage

• Thai massage reduces muscle and joint stiffness and relieves from related pain
• Thai massage promotes the flexibility of joints and tendons
• Thai massage unblocks the energy flow in the body
• The body and mind can relax freely during Thai massage
• Thai massage stimulates the circulation of blood and lymph
• by removing various blocks in the body, Thai massage enhances the function of the immune system
• Thai massage is a recognized form of active leisure

Contraindications of Thai massage

• Thai massage is not recommended in post-injury state or during an acute illness
• Thai massage is not recommended during menstruation, pregnancy and puerperium
• Thai massage is not recommended for people with high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease

Thai massage Golden Kinnaree, Prague

• Traditional Thai massage
• Thai foot massage
• Thai massage of back and neck
• Massage of back and neck for office workers
• Antistress massage of head and face
• Thai aroma oil massage
• Royal Thai herbal massage
• All thai massages can be taken for a couple
• All our massages can be ordered to your home