Nuad Boran is the Thai name for what we call Thai Yoga Massage. Of course, in Thailand they do not call it “Thai” massage. It is called Nuad Boran, which translates to “Ancient massage” or “ancient bodywork.”
Teachings of this ancient healing art were brought to Thailand around 2500 years ago by Jivaka – [...]
Booking the Massage
If it is your first time receiving Thai Yoga Massage, or any type of massage, I would like to describe the experience at Karma Thai Massage. When booking an appointment you will be informed some steps to help you prepare for your Thai yoga massage. You should wear or bring comfortable, loose fitting [...]
Who is Jivaka Kumarbaccha?
A long time ago, approximately 2500 years ago, a Guru was testing his medical students. The students of Ayurveda were assigned a final task to prove what they had learned from all their years: Go out and bring back something that cannot be used as medicine. The students went in three separate [...]
Namaste, today I would like to share the benefits one can expect from receiving Thai Yoga Massage. Here is a partial list to help you understand the holistic benefits of Thai Yoga Massage.
Benefits of Thai Yoga Massage
Deep relaxation. Some people experience hypnotic or altered states of consciousness which are pleasant and euphoric.
Releases muscle “knots” in [...]
Thai yoga massage combines the best of yoga and massage. It is different from other types of massage because it is experienced with the clothes on and performed on a mat on the floor. It consists of a series of rhythmic massage techniques that serve to release tension in muscles (knots) and revitalize the [...]
The following is a Pali prayer that is recited at the start of each day throughout Thailand by the many thousands of Thai massage therapists and masters. Since I also learned Thai massage in Thailand I recite this prayer at the start of and end of each massage day. The man below is Shivago Kummarbaccha, [...]
