Traditional Thai Massage

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Traditional Thai Massage

• Southern Spa Conference Version

with Val Popov
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HISTORY OF THAI MASSAGE

• Nuad Phaen Boran, or Nuad Boran
• Ancient Traditional Massage
• Jivako Komarabhacca
• Sen life-force-energy
• Southern Style
• - Wat Pho in Bangkok
• Northern Style
• Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai

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CULTURE and PRACTICE

• Wei (why) is an expression of politeness
• Sawadii Khaa! (What women say)
• Sawadii Krupp! (What men say)
• The feet dont point them at people
• The head do not touch without permission
• Prayer pray in your own faith
• Rhythm and breath
• Left side first. Repeat in odd numbers. Outside
  first then inside.

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PART 1 HEAD MASSAGE

• 5 Pressure Points

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PART 2 NECK MASSAGE

• Outside Inside Lines

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PART 3 SHOULDER MASSAGE

• (Shoulder Points 3 Pairs)

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• Head 5 Pressure Points
• Neck Outside Inside Lines
• Shoulder Shoulder Points 3 Pairs

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PART 4 BACK MASSAGE (SIDE-LYING)

• (Outside Inside Lines of the Back)

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• Line One Outside Double Thumb Press Crossed
  Thumbs Press
• Line Two Inside Double Thumb Press Crossed
  Thumbs Press
• Hip Massage with Forearm or Elbow
• Thigh Stretch to Quads
• - Thigh Stretch Optional Lift
• Spinal Twist Stretch
• (Roll Client and Repeat to Right Side)

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The Cobra

• Full Back Stretch
• - Sciatic Nerve Warning!
• - Note If there is any
  discomfort whatsoever, for any
• reason, at any time, abort
  and omit this technique.

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• Hip Stretch and Forearm Roll Steps 1, 2, 3
• Hamstring Press with One Foot
• Hamstring Walk with Two Feet
• (graceful movement out)
• (Move around to their right leg and repeat)

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PART 7 NINE BODY STRETCHES

• Position 1 Shoulder Stand The Plow
• Position 2 Folded-Leg Figure-4
• (Repeat same process to Right Leg)

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• Position 4 Double Bent-Knee Stretch
• Position 5 Crossed-Ankle Stretch
• Position 6 Crossed-Ankle Stretch Pull Up
  Maneuver

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PART 8 CONCLUDING THE SESSION

• Back Muscle Press with Palms
• Double Lower Leg Stretch and Massage
• Dorsal Cross-Stretch
• Wei and say Thank you.
• or Sawadii Khaa! or Sawadii Krupp!