The traditional healing massage of Thailand (commonly known as Thai massage or Thai Yoga Massage) originated in India, allegedly during the Buddha’s lifetime over 2500 years ago. This form of massage involves manipulation using stretching techniques and gentle pressure along the trigger points, meridians or energy lines of the body.
Thai massage can last for up to two hours (whole body) and clients are advised to wear loose, comfortable clothes.
Thai massage helps to relieve tension within the body and can be effectively used for pain relief. It improves the function of the lymph glands and blood circulation and balances the nervous system.
Personally I find lot of similarities in the principles between Thai Yoga Massage and Contact Improvisation, mainly the use of alignment and gravity. That’s one of the reason I studied TYM and find it helpful and interesting practice.