Our articles about Acupressure and Reflexology, two closely related massage techniques with many conceptual and practical similarities.
In this post, we’ll discuss the function of the most important Thai Acupressure Points around the ears, and how they are treated. In addition, we’ll also discuss how these pressure points relate to the corresponding [ Read more … ]
In this post, we’ll discuss the various acupressure techniques that are used in Thai Massage and how exactly to give Thai Acupressure, the latter typically being part of a therapeutic Thai Massage session. You will [ Read more … ]
You may notice that so-called trigger points (i.e. myofascial trigger points) are sometimes equated with acupressure points. And indeed, sometimes an acupressure points may also be (or act as) a trigger point (or vice versa), [ Read more … ]
Thai Acupressure Points are defined as physical locations along the Sen Energy Lines. These physical locations or “points” can be manipulated, that is, pressed for health benefits. It’s believed that these pressure points can be [ Read more … ]
The origins and history of Thai Acupressure Points (also called Thai Pressure Points or Thai Acupoints) is closely related to that of the history of the Sip Sen Energy Lines. These ten primary Sen Lines [ Read more … ]
Thai Acupressure is primarily based on the idea of manipulating the flow of Prana Life Force (called Lom Pran in Thailand) at specific locations of the body. According to Thai Traditional Medicine theories, these locations [ Read more … ]
Thai Acupressure is about manipulating certain acupressure points (acupoints) in the receiver’s body to attain health benefits. Acupressure therapy is usually given by applying pressure on acupoints with the thumbs, although other body parts or [ Read more … ]
In Ayurvedic Medicine, there’s a general recognition of 107 (or 108) Marma Points (Vital Prana Energy Points), but depending on the classical Ayurveda texts and more contemporary interpretations there are either three or seven Marmas [ Read more … ]
Each of the major Prana Nadis has a specific ending point, typically related to one of the so-called Gates of the Body, the latter being the orifices or “doors” of the body, such as the [ Read more … ]
In Thai Massage, acupressure points — also called pressure points or acupoints — are said to be located on or along the Sen Sib Energy Lines. They are manipulated with a variety of techniques to [ Read more … ]
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