History of Ayurveda and Thai Yoga
Origins of Indigenous Traditional Thai Medicine and Massage
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By Anthony B. James Prof. Anthony B. James MSc.(Clinical Herbology), DNM(C), Idaho Registered ND(T), Christian Science Practitioner, MD(AM), DOM(Acu), DPHC(h.c.), Ph.D. (IM), Ph.D. (Hospitaller Medicine h.c.), DMM, RAAP, Doctor of Thai Traditional Medicine (UTTS-Lifetime), MSGR./CHEV., Ordained Native Monsignor, Native Bishop, Eastern Orthodox Catholic Church of the East in Brazil,
Dean, Professor, Director of Education and Traditional Medicine, Chairman: Native American Indigenous Church, INC (NAIC)
Indigenous, Traditional Thai Massage (Indigenous Thai Yoga Therapy), also called “Ryksaa Thang Nuad Phaen Boran Thai” or the “ancient Chirothesia (synonymous with Yoga Therapy Thai style/ Thai Yoga Massage) or hands-on healing” of Thailand, is born of a long tradition.[2] This unique system of Indigenous, traditional, and natural medicine, combined with Yoga therapy, has its ancient roots in the traditions of classical Ayurveda, dating back to the 5th century B.C.E. Subsequently, Vedic health and medical practices eventually became common in Southeast Asia. Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand were heavily influenced by succeeding generations of Buddhist influence, philosophy, training, and procedures. A form of this traditional religious therapeutic medicine has been taught and practiced in various locations for approximately 2,500 years.