| Asian massage is very popular as a form of | | | | the body with the same meridians as acupressure. |
| therapy and relaxation. The tradition Asian | | | | The health benefits of Shiatsu massage include |
| massage techniques have been developed and | | | | rebalancing of bone system, improvement in our |
| refined in India and the Far East over many | | | | circulatory function, enhanced balance of the |
| centuries. | | | | nervous system and increase greater flexibility of |
| Thai Massage originates in India, Thai massage | | | | skin and muscle. |
| techniques is a combination of guided stretching | | | | Chinese Tui Na massage is actually a form of |
| and Meridian pressure techniques with Pranayama | | | | Chinese manipulative therapy that was developed |
| breathing. This form of massage was brought to | | | | more than 5000 years ago. This Asian massage is |
| Thailand by Dr Shivago K., in Buddah's time about | | | | often used in combination with the acupuncture, |
| some 2500 years ago. Pranayama breathing | | | | Chinese herbalism and other natural health |
| technique is meant for cleansing the body and | | | | therapies. The essence of this massage lies in |
| strengthening ones nervous system. Pranayama | | | | applying pressure to the body at certain key |
| breathing is also said to help in boosting the | | | | points - just like acupressure. It uses a series of |
| immune system, focusing, concentration, and | | | | pressing, tapping, and kneading with the therapist's |
| more efficient oxidation of the blood. Massage is | | | | palms, fingertips, knuckles or certain implements |
| done on a mat or firm mattress on the floor. The | | | | that are said to remove minor blockages along |
| recipient is made to practice yoga-like positions | | | | the meridians of the body. |
| during the massage. At the end of the massgae, | | | | The result is the stimulating of qi (natural |
| most recipients find Thai massage very relaxing | | | | respiration of the body) and blood to promote |
| and refreshing. | | | | natural healing. Tui na massage is used as an |
| Shiatsu Massage hails from the Japanese words - | | | | alternate treatment for both acute and chronic |
| shi, meaning finger, and atsu, implying pressure. It | | | | musculoskeletal conditions, as well as certain |
| is another form of Asian massage developed in | | | | non-musculoskeletal conditions. It also has fewer |
| the Far East, known to most as originating in | | | | side effects than many modern drug-based and |
| Japan. It uses the pressure of thumb, palms, and | | | | chemical-based treatments since it is totally based |
| fingers, and works along the energy meridians of | | | | on natural therapy. |