“Thai massage” is an ancient healing system combining acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures.

The massage generally follows designated lines (“sen”) in the body. The legs and feet of the giver can be used to position the body or limbs of the recipient. In other positions, hands fix the body, while the feet do the massaging. A full Thai massage session may include rhythmic pressing and stretching of the entire body. This may include pulling fingers, toes, ears, cracking knuckles, walking on the recipientʼs back, and moving the recipientʼs body into many different positions. There is a standard procedure and rhythm to the massage, which the giver will adjust to fit the receiver.