An exploration into some of more subtle aspects of massage and healing. A resource for practioners and those wishing to know more about the background of bodywork based healing. A look at the influences, inspiration and spiritual roots of Thai Massage.
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Central Nervous System-Gut connection
PARASYMPATHETIC INNERVATION – THE VAGUS NERVE People with digestive dysfunction are often treated via dietary changes or exclusions. This video by Dr Datis Kharrazian proposes using simple exercises to improves gut function by stimulating the vagus nerve, is the nerve which … Continue reading
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TEACHER PROFILE: Mac (Terdchai Chumphoopong)
This week, I had the pleasure of visiting Mac at his new school. Situated on the outskirts of East Chiang Mai, the school is in a traditional walled complex which also contains Mac’s house, a student guesthouse with its own kitchen, … Continue reading
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Sip Sen
There are ten major lines. “ Sen” means line and “Sib” means ten. The origination of all ten lines are lining underneath the abdominal surface around the navel approximately two finger width deep Each line has different exit throughout the … Continue reading
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Advanced Thai massage with feet.
This is such a tranquil video! Here is Ralf Marzen in Khao Sok national park demonstrating a beautiful sequence from his advanced workshops. Ralf teaches in London, Amsterdam and Thailand, check out his website for more details.
Thailand breaks Guinness World Record for Mass Massage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lst2xtyE1BI&feature=youtube_gdata
641 Thai Massage therapists simultaneously performed a Thai Massage to smash the Guinness World Record. It is quite a sight to behold!
The National News Bureau of Thailand reported last week that the government is ‘aiming to make Thailand the world’s ultimate destination for massage’, with plans outlined to offer massage classes to the public and set up massage centres in every hospital.
Osteo-Thai Style Massage by Thierry Bienfaisant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y4MLrBRL00&NR=1&feature=endscreen
Here is a beautiful video by Thierry demonstrating the Osteo Thaï style of Thai Massage. Thierry has just opened up a school in Belgium where you can study with him – check it out at http://www.therapythaimassage.com
And let’s not forget the Osteo Thaï College in the South of France where David Lutt runs courses http://www.osteothai.com/index.php?lang=en
Fluid, beautiful and effective Thai Massage.
Some thoughts on the Pelvis
Recently, I have been getting to know and love the pelvis: a source for so many chronic problems. The “true” or “lesser” pelvis lies between the pelvic inlet and the pelvic floor and houses the reproductive organs, the urinary bladder, … Continue reading
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A Story of Healing
When my mother was a little girl, perhaps 8 years old, she and her brother were playing on a piece of land by the water. They called it their “island” and drove in stakes scrawled with warning signs “Trespassers will … Continue reading
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