From:
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Benefits of Thai Yoga Massage (Ancient Massage)

All what can be written or said is not to be believed but experienced. 
Then one will discover the real value of a teaching. If it is not your experience 
it is of no value what so ever. But for the ones who have not yet experienced 
the benefits of Ancient Massage, it should be clearly described as to give confidence in this art.

You can help others tremendously by giving Ancient Massage, and it will  bring joy to yourself also. 
Ease and comfort, a well aligned body and open chakras, a more peaceful mind and a 
relaxed heart are some of the benefits for both the receiver and the giver.

--  For the receiver

The joy of receiving
Calmness and rest
The simplicity of accepting help
A refreshed spirit
A general increase of energy
An opening of the meridians and blocked areas of the body
Relief for pain and muscle tension
The body and mind (heart) are strengthened and rejuvenated
Blood and lymph circulation are improved
An increase in flexibility
The nervous system is balanced
Deep relaxation is facilitated

--  For the giver

The joy of generosity
The joy of compassion
The joy of equanimity
The joy of oneness
Feeling of loving kindness
The adamantine pride of the healer

Even though the healer seemingly works on only the body, the achievement of 
interconnectedness between body, speech (energy), and mind (heart) make 
Ancient Massage a complete healing.

Technique

Ancient Massage, like most Asian methods, is a technique used to give mankind an 
experience of the total body. It is similar to acupressure and Shiatsu combined with 
stretches and yogic Asanas. Its nickname has become, "yoga for the lazy". 
Ancient Massage will strengthen the client physically and harmonize their energy so 
a new life experience can arise.

Ancient Massage works on the major meridians, also called energy lines or Nadis, 
which run throughout the human body. It aims to harmonize the body, 
to loosen blocks, and to recoup deficiencies along the energy lines. 
In contrast to traditional Chinese medicine, which uses acupuncture 
to manipulate the pressure points, Ancient Massage stimulates these 
same points with healing touch. 
Therefore, the points suffer less stress, and life energy, or Prana, is allowed to freely circulate.

Along with influencing the energetic side, Ancient Massage also works on the physical body. 
Starting at the feet and progressing up to the head, the client's body will be moved, 
loosened and stretched. Ancient Massage combines techniques usually found isolated in 
the western physiotherapies including Trigger Point Treatments, Myofascial Techniques, 
Manual Therapy and others. The combination of energetic and physical aspects is unique 
to Ancient Massage, and so are its effects. Ancient Massage is a gift for the body, 
speech (energy) and mind (heart).

Ancient Massage is a way to prevent sickness. It helps to dissolve blocks before they 
manifest psychologically or physically, and it also improves flexibility. 
Injured athletes, as well as those suffering from handicaps or stress are another target group. 
Essentially, anyone will benefit from this powerful technique.

Concerning the treatment, Ancient Massage is a floor massage. 
The fully dressed client lies on a pad or light mattress. An ingenious system of movements allows the therapist to manipulate the client without much effort. Every movement is designed to support the client as well as the therapist. The massage is given in silence to allow the therapist to understand the client and to give the client a chance to focus and learn about himself without distraction. To give and to experience Ancient Massage is a meditative practice. At the end of a two to three hour treatment, both the receiver and the therapist will feel relaxed and energized.