Helpful information for Thai therapists about how to work effectively and safely with pregnant women. Precautions and preparations are discussed, and contraindicated pressure points are shown with illustrations. Finally, several helpful techniques and other suggestions are provided.
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Guidelines for Practice
Pregnancy and Thai Massage
A 9-page article about ways to effectively work with pregnant women in traditional Thai massage. Guidelines are offered for positioning, avoiding contra-indicated techniques and danger zones, and safe and effective therapy in side-lying position.
Breath & Body Mechanics in Thai Massage
A detailed overview of the importance of correct breathing patterns and body mechanics for the effective practice of traditional Thai massage. Includes specific guidelines and techniques to improve and heighten awareness of breathing and ergonomics.
The Thai Massage Wai Khru: A Modern Translation
An overview about the correct translation of the wai khru mantra used in traditional Thai massage and Thai medicine
Using Intuition in Thai Massage
Massage and bodywork are especially effective when they are practiced with heightened sensing and intuitive abilities. This article discusses ways to heighten and improve intuitive abilities, and offers exercises and strategies that a therapist may use during a Thai massage session.
The Care & Feeding of your Thai Massage Practice
General information about guidelines, tools, materials and strategies for working effectively in the field of traditional Thai massage.
Thai Healing Alliance Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics proposed by Thai Healing Alliance for safe, effective and ethical practice of traditional Thai massage.
Maintaining an Altar for your Practice
General guidelines for maintaining a Jivaka altar for a Thai massage practice room.
Ergonomics and Breathwork Guidelines for Effective Thai Massage
An article about the importance of good body mechanics and proper breathing patterns while working in traditional Thai massage.
Sensing Techniques in Nuad Boran
A therapist's examples of techniques that may be used in Thai massage to sharpen sensing abilities.