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Thai Massage Workbook
David Roylance and
Dr. C. Pierce Salguero
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Massage photography by Keith Edwards of Statesider Photography
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Special thanks to our models Viengkhong Khambay and Ketsarin Phaopanfeung,
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Interior design by Damian Keenan
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Contentsu
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Wai Khru ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. )
The Classic Thai Massage Routine .................................................................................................................................... !
Variations & Advanced Steps .................................................................................................................................................... %'(
Resources .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... %**
Shivagakomarpaj Lineage ............................................................................................................................................................. %&!
1.
The Classic Thai Massage Routineu
Overview of the Classic Routine
!". Hip Stretch (Lateral Rotation) !#. Lying Spinal Twist !$. Quadriceps Stretch (Medial Rotation of
Hip) %&. Shake Leg to Relax %'. Rotate Hip %!. Hamstring and Calf Stretch %%. Triangle (Abduction of Hip) %(. Cross-Stretch (Adduction of Hips) %). Shake Leg to Relax
Repeat Steps '"*%) for Other Leg
H A N D S A N D A R M S S E R I E S %+. Thumb Press Hand Points %". Thumb Circle Back of Hand %#. Stretch Palm & Fingers %$. Pull Each Finger and Crack Knuckles (&. Stretch, Palm Press, and Thumb Press
Outer Arm Sen ('. Stretch, Palm Press, and Thumb Press
Inner Arm Sen (!. Palm Press and Opening the Wind Gate (%. Rotate Wrist ((. Rotate Elbow (). Rotate Shoulder (+. Pull Arm to Stretch (". Medial Arm Pull (#. Stretch the Triceps ($. Palm Press Arm Above Head )&. Shake Arm to Relax
Repeat Steps %+*)& for Opposite Side
A B D O M I N A L S E R I E S )'. Finger Press Below Clavicles )!. Finger Circle Rib Cage )%. Thumb Press or Finger Press in the
Intercostal Spaces )(. Palm Circle and Press on Sternum )). Palm Circles on Abdomen
'. Opening Prayer
F LU S H TO WA R D N AV E L
F E E T A N D L E G L I N E S S E R I E S !. Walking Palm Press %. Thumb Press the Feet (. Thumb Press the Bottom of the Foot,
and Thumb Circle the Top of the Foot ). Pull Each Toe to Crack Knuckles +. Stretching the Foot ". Ankle Rotation
Repeat Steps %*" for the other foot #. Stretching the Feet and Ankles $. Palm Pressing Both Legs '&. Stretch Inside of Leg ''. Palm Press Inside of Leg '!. Thumb Press Inside Sen of the Leg
Finish the A-B-C-B-A Pattern by Repeat-ing Palm Press and Stretch
'%. Stretch Outside of Same Leg '(. Palm Press Outside of Leg '). Thumb Press Outside Sen of the Leg
Finish the A-B-C-B-A Pattern by Repeating Palm Press and Stretch Repeat Steps '&*') for Other Leg
'+. Finish the Legs with a Palm Press and “Opening the Wind Gate”
L E G S T R E T C H S E R I E S
'". Figure & Walking Palm Press '#. Figure & Hip Stretch '$. “Paddleboat” on Line i% !&. Finger Press on Line o' !'. “Thai Fist” on Lines i' and i! !!. Leg Traction !%. Shake Leg to Relax !(. Hip Rotation !). Hip Flexion and Quad Stretch !+. Hamstring Stretch
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T H A I M A S S A G E W O R K B O O K
Repeat Steps #%*#" for the Other Side ##. Thumb Press Hip Points #$. Finger Press or Elbow Press Gluteal
Muscles $&. Palm Circle Sacrum $'. Stretch Back $!. Palm Press Back $%. Thumb Press Sen of the Back
Finish A-B-C-B-A Pattern by Repeating Palm Press and Stretch
$(. Palm Circle Rib Cage $). Pull Trapezius Muscles $+. Shoulder Mobilization $". Press Under Scapula $#. Cobra $$. Single-Leg Locust
H E A D, N E C K , A N D FA C E S E R I E S '&&. Thumb Press Under Clavicles '&'. Gently Stretch Neck by Pressing on
Shoulders '&!. Ear Massage
Repeat '&'*'&! for the Other Side '&%. Finger Press Along Trapezius and Neck '&(. Base of Skull and Back of Head '&). Forehead and Chin Lines '&+. Scrub Scalp with “Shampooing” Motion
F U L L! B O DY F LU S H & F I N A L M E T TA
'&". Create a Vacuum with the Ears '&#. Finish with a Meditation of Thanksgiv-
ing and Healing
)+. Palm Press Abdomen )". Thumb Press Around Navel )#. Finger Press Psoas )$. Back Lift +&. Rock Hips to Relax
F U L L$B O D Y S T R E T C H E S +'. Gentle Back Stretch +!. Lower Hamstring Stretch +%. Upper Hamstring Stretch +(. Pigeon Pose
Repeat +!*+( for the other leg +). The Plow ++. Butterfly +". Double Leg Pull-Up +#. Cross-Legged Pull-Up +$. Forward Bend with Crossed Legs "&. Bound Angle Pose "'. Forward Bend with Straight Legs "!. Forward Bend with Wide-Angle Legs "%. “Motorcycle” Back Stretch "(. Fish Pose "). Seated Spinal Twist "+. Back Lift "". Thai Chop on Back
O P T I O N A L T H E R A P Y RO U T I N E
F LU S H TOWA R D C RO W N
B A C K S E R I E S "#. Knee Press Feet "$. Thumb Press Foot Points #&. Stretch Legs #'. Palm Press Legs #!. Thumb Press Along Line i%
Finish the A-B-C-B-A Pattern by Repeat-ing Palm Press and Stretch
#%. Forearm Roll the Hamstrings #(. Elbow Press Along Line i% #). Rotate Ankle #+. Calf Stretch #". Knee Flexion
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O V E R V I E W O F T H E C L A S S I C R O U T I N E
'. Opening Prayer
Feet and Leg Lines Series
!. Walking Palm Press
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T H A I M A S S A G E W O R K B O O K
%. Thumb Press the Feet
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T H E C L A S S I C T H A I M A S S A G E R O U T I N E
(. Thumb Press the Bottom of the Foot, and Thumb Circle the Top of the Foot
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T H A I M A S S A G E W O R K B O O K
). Pull Each Toe to Crack Knuckles
+. Stretching the Foot
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T H E C L A S S I C T H A I M A S S A G E R O U T I N E
". Ankle RotationRepeat Steps %,-," for the other foot
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T H A I M A S S A G E W O R K B O O K
#. Stretching the Feet and Ankles
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T H E C L A S S I C T H A I M A S S A G E R O U T I N E
$. Palm Pressing Both Legs
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T H A I M A S S A G E W O R K B O O K
''. Palm Press Inside of Leg
'&. Stretch Inside of Leg
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T H E C L A S S I C T H A I M A S S A G E R O U T I N E
'!. Thumb Press Inside Sen of the Leg
Finish by Repeating Palm Press (Step '') and Stretch (Step '&) to Complete the A-B-C-B-A Pattern.
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T H A I M A S S A G E W O R K B O O K
'%. Stretch Outside of Same Leg
'(. Palm Press Outside of Leg
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T H E C L A S S I C T H A I M A S S A G E R O U T I N E
'). Thumb Press Outside Sen of the Leg
Finish by repeating Palm Press & Stretch to complete the A-B-C-B-A Pattern. Repeat Steps '&*') for other Leg.
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T H A I M A S S A G E W O R K B O O K
VARIATION: Alternate Position for Leg Lines
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T H E C L A S S I C T H A I M A S S A G E R O U T I N E
'+. Finish the Legs with a Palm Press and “Opening the Wind Gate”
VARIATION: Opening the Wind Gate in the Legs
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T H A I M A S S A G E W O R K B O O K
'". Figure % Walking Palm Press
Leg Stretch Series
'#. Figure Four Hip Stretch
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T H E C L A S S I C T H A I M A S S A G E R O U T I N E
Outside Leg
Inside Leg
'$. “Paddleboat” on Line i%
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T H A I M A S S A G E W O R K B O O K