A therapist uses not only his/her hands, but also other body parts; forearms, elbows, kneesand even feet, whereas a client is positioned in various yoga-like positions, such as sitting, laying face up, face down or on their side. The session is combined with breathing techniques, rhythmic pressing and stretching of the whole body. A therapist stimulates points of life force Energy which flows along specific channels. In Thailand it is called ‘’lom and its proper circulation determines our well-being.
The Thai massage is sometimes called yoga for lazy people because it resembles a yoga session. However, the client is passively massaged and becomes deeply relaxed.