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Information on Thai foot massage:
Brief History
Thai Foot Massage is a massage of the hands, legs and feet that originated in Thailand about 2000 years ago. It is a part of traditional Thai massage and has elements of Shiatsu, Chinese massage and Yoga incorporated into the massage itself. It is still taught by Buddhist monks in the temples of ThailandWhen Buddhism began to spread to other parts of Asia, medical institutions and practices of the monastery went along as integral parts of the religious system. When Buddhism reached Thailand in the 3rd or 2nd century BC, temples were built with adjacent dispensaries and medical schools.Massage and other healing arts were taught and applied in the monasteries and within the family. In families it has been mainly an oral tradition (as most people could not read) handed down from teacher to student.
So what are the benefits of a Thai Foot Massage?
-It improves circulation in legs and hands
-It stimulates lymphatic drainage
-It helps remove toxins
-it helps boost the immune system
-It increases oxygen to the hands and feet and legs
-reduces stiffness and improves flexibility
Other benefits include:
-Detoxification and strengthening of the immune, system, thus preventing disease
-Acceleration of physical healing
-Deals with stress
-Help with insomnia
-Mental tiredness
Thai Foot Massage Frequently Asked Questions:
Q - What is Thai Foot Massage?
Aโ Thai Foot Massage is the ultimate therapeutic and popular massage of the feet, legs and hands. This traditional & effective massage is excellent for relieving stress and also promotes relaxation. With many benefits it is also great for general well being.
A gentle & highly effective treatment, this relaxing massage has been practised in Thailand for over 3000 years.
Thai Foot Massage is performed solely with the hands, with the client lying on a massage table. It is possible for the therapist to be seated while doing the foot massage part, but the rest is performed standing up.
Q - What are the benefits of Thai Foot Massage?
Aโ It is an effective treatment for improving the circulation in the legs, hands and feet
Stimulates lymphatic drainage removing toxins & boosting the immune system
Encourages more blood flow into the feet, hands and legs
Increases oxygen to the feet, hands and legs โ thus bringing better circulation
Reduces the possibility of developing arthritic and rheumatic conditions in the feet
The massage will get rid of stiffness and improve flexibility
Will help the client feel more grounded as a result of their personal energy connecting with the earth energy
Q - Why is Thai Foot Massage is so popular?
A - Easy to learn in one day (due to small classes)
It is a Certified Course that means that you can get insurance after completing the class.
Q - Can I practice this massage straight away? .
Aโ YES!
There is no Governing Body for Thai Foot Massage, so unlike Reflexology etc youโre not required to do case histories or I.T.E.C. This makes it an ideal massage to learn in one day for those who do not wish to learn Anatomy & Physiology with longer courses, or who have already done A & P.
Q - Can I learn this in just one day?
A โ YES!
It can easily be learnt in one day, people who run workshops over a weekend, have larger groups to tutor, and end up teaching the same technique with you returning on the second day to go over everything you have learnt and cover the people who didnโt get any proper attention on the first day.
Not everyone has the time or the money to do this, which is why if you find a teacher who teaches small classes it can be taught in 1 day.
Q - Can I get insurance with your certificate?
A โ YES!
You should get insurance details given to you on the day (depending who you train with), or alternatively you can add it to your existing insurance company.
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