"If somebody is ill in Siam (Thailand) the first thing he would do is to get his
whole body treated by somebody who is trained in bodywork. This person will start working
on the sick person`s body by kneading it with his feet."
(Simon de la Loubere, 1690, French Ambassador at the royal court of Siam)
The traditional Thaimassage (TTM), called Nuad Bo Rarn in Thailand, is a form of healing whose origins reach back more than 2500 years. It`s founder was a northern Indian doctor of the former royal family. Shivago Kumar Baj, who is sometimes also referred to as Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha in written form was a friend of Buddha and is revered as the father of medicine in Thailand. He is mentioned in the Pali canon, which are the ancient scriptures of buddhism of the southerly school of Theravada.
About 500 years ago this form of healing treatment coming from India found it`s way to Thailand. There it was practised by the monks and developed further and passed on beyond the walls of the monastries in the last third of the previous century. Undoubtedly there were Chinese influences on the Traditional Thai Massage, but in way`s that cannot so easily be reconstructed unfortunately. The Traditional Thai massage is based on a holistic view inherent in the nature of mankind.
The „healing“ of the self is predominant, which means to be in tune with yourself,
the identification of nature, body, spirit and soul. In that way „healing“ has a much deeper
meaning than just the convalescence of an illness. Compared to other classical western
massage forms, the TTM is less oriented at the anatomy of the body
than at the energy-lines or zones, comparable to the meridians of the Traditional Chinese medicine.
In that way, this form of healing session is closely linked to acupuncture, shiatsu and reflexology. Because elements of the asanas of Yoga can be found in it, TTM also got the nickname „Yoga for lazy people“. It is based on the system of nadis (called sen in Traditional Thai massage). These are a system of 72000 energy lines of which 10 main lines were extracted which are important for this form of energy work.
Physically, these lines as well as the better known meridians are not measurable,
but their effect can be felt during the treatment. Clear successes in healing are proof
enough for the Thai`s to prove their theory of energy-lines. Work on the physical body
comes along with the work on the energetic body of course. The body of the recipient is
systematically loosened up, moved and stretched from head to toe. Blocks and tensions
are loosened up along the energy-lines through pressure. The pressure is mainly exercised
by the thumbs, but also the heel of the hand, elbows and feet are used here as a matter of course.
Extension- and stretchingtechniques that are deeply rooted in Hatha-Yoga are also part of the treatment sequence.
The treatment is carried out in dorsal position, prone position or lateral position and last but not least in the sitting position aswell. Many of these techniques we can find isolated or changed in western physiotherapy, like in the manual therapy. The Traditional Thai massage is practised on mats which are lying on the floor. This allows for the therapist to use his whole body weight and to work without too much exertion. The movements are designed in that way that they support the recipient as well as the therapist. The therapist takes a bigger part in the single treatment sequences in that way.
TTM is always performed in casual dress and without the usage of oils. It remains to be said, whatsoever, that through the usage of certain herbal essences the effect of the massage can even be intensified. A good massage therapist of this technique should work for the purpose of the old tradition. The massage isn`t perceived as work in this case, but has more of a meditative taste. One should bear in mind thoughts of compassion and of healing for the client. During the treatment, talk should be kept to a minimum, because total relaxation is the aim of every massage. TTM can be used as a means for prevention of illness as well as therapeutically and can serve as a means to increase the flexibility of the muskuloskeletal system. The duration of the treatment shouldn`t be less than 90 minutes, 120 minutes are preferable.
Please do directly ask for an appointment through our online-contact form!
Information at Bodywork online store>>
Patrick Colin Ladewig
teacher and therapist for traditional
Thaimassage (ITM) northern style
Shiatsu practitioner
(01512 / 6974031)
Mail: patrick@bodyworkpool.de
The traditional Thaimassage (TTM), called Nuad Bo Rarn in Thailand, is a form of healing whose origins reach back more than 2500 years. It`s founder was a northern Indian doctor of the former royal family. Shivago Kumar Baj, who is sometimes also referred to as Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha in written form was a friend of Buddha and is revered as the father of medicine in Thailand. He is mentioned in the Pali canon, which are the ancient scriptures of buddhism of the southerly school of Theravada.
About 500 years ago this form of healing treatment coming from India found it`s way to Thailand. There it was practised by the monks and developed further and passed on beyond the walls of the monastries in the last third of the previous century. Undoubtedly there were Chinese influences on the Traditional Thai Massage, but in way`s that cannot so easily be reconstructed unfortunately. The Traditional Thai massage is based on a holistic view inherent in the nature of mankind.
The „healing“ of the self is predominant, which means to be in tune with yourself,
the identification of nature, body, spirit and soul. In that way „healing“ has a much deeper
meaning than just the convalescence of an illness. Compared to other classical western
massage forms, the TTM is less oriented at the anatomy of the body
than at the energy-lines or zones, comparable to the meridians of the Traditional Chinese medicine.
In that way, this form of healing session is closely linked to acupuncture, shiatsu and reflexology. Because elements of the asanas of Yoga can be found in it, TTM also got the nickname „Yoga for lazy people“. It is based on the system of nadis (called sen in Traditional Thai massage). These are a system of 72000 energy lines of which 10 main lines were extracted which are important for this form of energy work.
Physically, these lines as well as the better known meridians are not measurable,
but their effect can be felt during the treatment. Clear successes in healing are proof
enough for the Thai`s to prove their theory of energy-lines. Work on the physical body
comes along with the work on the energetic body of course. The body of the recipient is
systematically loosened up, moved and stretched from head to toe. Blocks and tensions
are loosened up along the energy-lines through pressure. The pressure is mainly exercised
by the thumbs, but also the heel of the hand, elbows and feet are used here as a matter of course.
Extension- and stretchingtechniques that are deeply rooted in Hatha-Yoga are also part of the treatment sequence.
The treatment is carried out in dorsal position, prone position or lateral position and last but not least in the sitting position aswell. Many of these techniques we can find isolated or changed in western physiotherapy, like in the manual therapy. The Traditional Thai massage is practised on mats which are lying on the floor. This allows for the therapist to use his whole body weight and to work without too much exertion. The movements are designed in that way that they support the recipient as well as the therapist. The therapist takes a bigger part in the single treatment sequences in that way.
TTM is always performed in casual dress and without the usage of oils. It remains to be said, whatsoever, that through the usage of certain herbal essences the effect of the massage can even be intensified. A good massage therapist of this technique should work for the purpose of the old tradition. The massage isn`t perceived as work in this case, but has more of a meditative taste. One should bear in mind thoughts of compassion and of healing for the client. During the treatment, talk should be kept to a minimum, because total relaxation is the aim of every massage. TTM can be used as a means for prevention of illness as well as therapeutically and can serve as a means to increase the flexibility of the muskuloskeletal system. The duration of the treatment shouldn`t be less than 90 minutes, 120 minutes are preferable.
Prices for the treatment
It is adviseable not to eat anything 2 hours before the session.
| Treatments by Patrick C. Ladewig | |
| 90 minutes of Traditional Thaimassage | 65,- Euro |
| 120 Mminutes of Traditional Thaimassage | 80,- Euro |
Please do directly ask for an appointment through our online-contact form!
It is useful to not to eat anything or to bath or shower for two hours after the session.
During this time, the body is going through a phase where toxins are released and this
process might by interrupted by these activities.
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