Thai Foot Reflexology
Reflexology foot massage as practiced in Thailand is an Ancient Esoteric therapy that dates back over 2000 years.Originally the knowledge and techniques were closely held secrets kept alive and passed down through generations by the Buddhist monks of the Thai Royal Palace.Thai foot reflexology is a marriage between the ancient healing arts of Reflexology, Acupressure and Energy Work. Working with the feet, lower leg and knees, this Ancient modality frees up blocked energy within the body’s sen lines (Thai-based meridians) to produce a deep and unique feeling of balance, relaxation and well-being.
An important aspect of Thai massage is that it is energetically based. As your muscles are stretched and relaxed, they soften. Once the body is relaxed and open, energy will begin to flow freely where it was once stagnant or blocked. We constrict our energy flow by holding tension in our bodies. Physical/emotional stress is the cause of this tension. Thai Foot Massage moves energy along through the Sen lines. During your Thai Foot massage, as the energy moves along these Sen lines, you may experience warmth, tingling, or electric sensations.This is the life energy moving.The body, mind, and emotions all work together and directly affect one another,by stimulating these we are able to encourage the mind and body to restore its own natural healthy balance therefore keeping the whole body harmonized.
How Does Thai Foot Massage Work?
Thai Foot Massage is a treatment of the lower legs and feet that involves physically stretching and massaging to open Sen (energy). There are 10 major energy lines that run throughout the body from the top of the head down to the soles of the feet, where they end as pressure points. It is these that provide a map of the whole body and the organs.
How can Thai Foot Massage Help?
Thai Foot Massage is great for tired feet, improving circulation and lymph movement in the feet and lower legs, and improving flexibility. If you have tried reflexology, you will also enjoy this fabulous treatment, but will be surprised at how different the techniques feel! Certainly, like reflexology, you will leave the session feeling relaxed, yet energized and invigorated!
~Reflexology is NOT RECOMMENDED if the following exist: severe heart or serious health problems, pregnancy, menstruation, high fever, contagious disease or sores, broken foot or leg bones, or with a full stomach.
What to Wear?
The massage is usually given fully clothed, ideally wearing loose fitting clothing that can be taken up comfortably above the knee.