From ancient Greece to the tribes of the remote islands of Polynesia, massage has been an essential part of medicine, folk healing methods, religious rituals and sports games.
\nS\u0142owo \u2018masa\u017c\u2019 pochodzi od greckiego s\u0142owa \u201cmassein\u201d, czyli ugniata\u0107 i arabskiego \u201cmasa\u201d czyli delikatnie naciska\u0107.<\/p>\n
There are now countless methods of massage and body work in the broadest sense. The types of massage correspond not only to the culture of the country in which the method predominates, but also to specific ailments and needs. However, each has its own roots.<\/p>\n
Massage as a form of treatment has its origins in ancient times, in China, where its history dates back as far as 3,000 BC, when, as part of Chinese medicine, it was part of religious rites.
\nTraditional Chinese Tui Na massage takes a holistic approach to the body, mind and spirit, using therapy on meridians and acupressure points which allows for the proper flow of energy in the body, recovery or revitalisation of the body.<\/p>\n
Another cradle of massage in the world is India, where massage began to be practised as part of Ayurveda, one of the few types of non-conventional medicine in the world that uses surgery in its methods and is officially recognised by the WHO as a concept of health and therapy.
\nAyurvedic massage combines 5000-year-old Indian Ayurvedic principles and pressure points (acupressure). This type of massage aims to provide a balance between mind and body to enable the body to heal itself.<\/p>\n
The distinguishing factor between Ayurvedic massage and other types of massage such as Thai or Swedish is the Ayurvedic oils. It is sometimes referred to as an 'oil massage' because it usually contains warm essential oils from herbs with additional healing and cleansing benefits.
\nThere are several types of Ayurvedic massage, these include: Vishesh, Shirodhara, Pizichilli, Odyssey Ayurvedic Massage Treatment, Marma, Gandharva and the most popular Abhyanga.<\/p>\n
Tibet is now part of China, but it has not always been this way; between the seventh and ninth centuries, Tibet formed a great empire and Tibetan medicine flourished enormously.<\/p>\n
Masa\u017c tybeta\u0144ski Sang \u2013 czu \u0142\u0105czy w sobie elementy dw\u00f3ch staro\u017cytnych system\u00f3w medycznych: hinduskiego i chi\u0144skiego. W wolnym t\u0142umaczeniu nazwa Sang-czu oznacza Czyst\u0105, Bia\u0142\u0105 Rzek\u0119 p\u0142yn\u0105cej przez nas energii \u017cyciowej.<\/p>\n
The therapeutic Tibetan massage technique combines elements of classical Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage, deep Chinese massage, acupressure and simple manual therapy techniques.<\/p>\n
Jednym z ognisk praktykowania masa\u017cu jako niezwykle wa\u017cnego elementu kultury jest masowo odwiedzana przez turyst\u00f3w Tajlandia. Jego historia w tym kraju r\u00f3wnie\u017c si\u0119ga bardzo odleg\u0142ych czas\u00f3w \u2013 oko\u0142o 500 lat p.n.e i jest niezwykle skomplikowana a masa\u017c tajski zawiera wp\u0142ywy kultur Chin, Indii oraz innych po\u0142udniowozjatyckich kraj\u00f3w.
\nOver hundreds of years, the most varied variations of classical Thai massage have developed, which originally used acupressure and passive yoga methods to relieve tension in the body, relax and give a boost of energy. (Herbal stamp massage and foot reflexology also originated in this part of the world).
\nObecnie za najlepsz\u0105 i najbardziej renomowan\u0105 szko\u0142\u0119 masa\u017cu tajskiego uwa\u017ca si\u0119 Kr\u00f3lewsk\u0105 Akademi\u0119 Masa\u017cu w Chiang Mai, maj\u0105c\u0105 wielowiekow\u0105 tradycj\u0119 nauczania. Kszta\u0142ci ona student\u00f3w klasycznego masa\u017cu tajskiego na pi\u0119ciu poziomach zaawansowania (koszt od 6-19000 baht tj. 800z\u0142 \u2013 2500z\u0142 za jeden poziom) oraz udziela wielu innych kurs\u00f3w w tym kurs\u00f3w online.<\/p>\n
Indonesia, the largest island country in the world with more than three hundred thousand islands and the largest number of Muslims in the world, should also not be absent from the Asian massage map.<\/p>\n
In Indonesia, massage has also existed for centuries and, as in Thailand, bodywork techniques have been heavily influenced by both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.
\nThe Hindu religion arrived here around 400 AD with Hindu priests who introduced Ayurveda medicine using scented oils for massage, as well as medicines made from plants. Later, travelling Buddhist monks brought the knowledge of Chinese medicine and with it the art of acupuncture and reflexology.<\/p>\n
Although most of the larger islands have their own special type of massage, the most advanced knowledge of healing techniques can be found in Java and Bali.
\nThe Indonesians observed and selected from various techniques from India and China and developed their own styles, which have been passed down from generation to generation.<\/p>\n
Many tourists who come to Bali see a lot of massaging women on the beaches and think that this is real Balinese massage, which is not quite true.
\nUnlike in Java, traditionally Balinese massage is usually performed by a man, mainly for therapeutic purposes, and is usually a stronger, deep massage.
\nAlthough there are thousands of varieties of Javanese massage, many of them maintain a similar sequence and use many of the same techniques as those used in Bali.<\/p>\n
The Philippines is another country where the use of massage in healing practices has been reported since ancient times. In addition to touch, shamans used medicinal herbs and magic to heal patients.
\nThe traditional healing art of therapeutic massage is called Hilot and developed from the shamanic traditions of the ancient ancestors, the massage is performed with coconut oil and the techniques used are similar to Indonesian (Balinese) massage.
\nThere are also similarities with Thai massage and other Asian manual healing art systems.<\/p>\n
Japonia to w pierwszej kolejno\u015bci skojarzenie z masa\u017cem Shiatsu (oznacza naciska\u0107 kciukami), kt\u00f3ry podobnie jak wi\u0119kszo\u015b\u0107 form leczenia dotykiem ma swoje korzenie w tradycyjnej medycynie chi\u0144skiej \u2013 akupresurze i refleksologii.
\nIn the Shiatsu philosophy, as in traditional Chinese medicine, the physical and mental condition of the human being is made up of the 5 elements (water, fire, earth, metal, wood). The correct functioning of each of them restores balance to the whole organism.
\nJapanese massage is performed on the floor, on a traditional futon mattress. It is important that the masseur remains at the same level as the person being massaged during the treatment. This is essential for the correct technique, which involves the therapist using their own body weight. Contrary to the name, shiatsu is performed not only with the fingers, but also with the whole hands, elbows and even feet or knees.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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