This massage involves stretching and deep massage. It is usually performed on the floor and loose and comfortable clothes are recommended to allow for movement.
No oils are used. The receiver is put into many yoga-like positions during the massage. It also includes rhythmic pressing and stretching of the entire body - eg. pulling of fingers, toes, ears, cracking the knuckles and arching the recipient into a "cobra postion".
Thai massage is intended to stimulate the "sen" or "vessels" and move "lom" or "air" through the body via a pumping action which is connected to the client's breathing.