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Reusi Dat Ton (RDT), un aspecto poco conocido de la cultura tradicional tailandesa, consiste en e... more Reusi Dat Ton (RDT), un aspecto poco conocido de la cultura tradicional tailandesa, consiste en
ejercicios de respiración, auto-masaje, ejercicios dinámicos, posturas, mantras, visualizaciones y
meditación. Es el fundamento del masaje tradicional tailandés y utiliza algunas técnicas que también se
encuentran en el Hatha Yoga de la India y en las tradiciones del yoga tibetano. Representaciones de
técnicas del RDT pueden ser vistas en obras de arte en varios lugares en Tailandia.
Los manuscritos tradicionales de RDT contienen ilustraciones y descripciones de algunas de las técnicas
y listan más de 60 diferentes problemas de salud (algunos utilizan terminología sánscrita médica
Ayurvédica), que pueden ser resueltos con la práctica del RDT.
Una revisión del texto indiano de Hatha Yoga “Jogpradipaka” de Jayatarama identificó 45 asanas
indianas, que tienen su contraparte similar en RDT. Hoy en día el RDT está en peligro de diluirse y
distorsionarse debido fundamentalmente a la falta de acceso a fuentes principales como ser los
manuscritos originales o los actuales Reusis (Yogis tailandeses). El trabajo futuro para la posteridad
podría incluir la documentación de todos los aspectos de esta tradición ancestral, así como la
investigación de los numerosos beneficios terapéuticos atribuidos a su práctica.
Palabras Clave: Tradiciones del Yoga No-indiano, Masaje tailandés, Arte Yogi, Yoga terapia, Ayurveda
Reusi Dat Ton (RDT) a little known aspect of traditional Thai culture consists of breathing exerc... more Reusi Dat Ton (RDT) a little known aspect of traditional Thai culture consists of breathing exercises, self- massage, dynamic exercises, poses, mantras, visualization and meditation. It is the foundation of Traditional Thai Massage and uses some of the same techniques also found in Indian Hatha Yoga and Tibetan Yoga Traditions. Depictions of RDT techniques can be seen in traditional artwork in various locations in Thailand. Traditional RDT manuscripts contain illustrations and descriptions of some of the techniques and go on to list over 60 different ailments (some using Sanskrit Ayurvedic Medical terminology), which can be remedied by RDT practices. A survey of the 1737 Indian Hatha Yoga text “Jogpradipaka” of Jayatarama identified 45 Indian asanas, which have similar counterparts in RDT. Today RDT is in danger of becoming diluted and distorted as most lack access to primary sources such as original manuscripts or actual Reusis (Thai Yogis). Future work could include documenting for posterity all aspects of this ancient tradition as well as investigating the numerous therapeutic benefits ascribed to its practice.
Key Words: Non-Indian Yoga Traditions, Thai Massage, Yogic Art, Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda
Reusi Dat Ton (RDT) is a little known aspect of traditional Thai culture. It consists of breathin... more Reusi Dat Ton (RDT) is a little known aspect of traditional Thai culture. It consists of breathing exercises, self-massage, dynamic exercises, poses, mantras, visualization and meditation. It is the foundation of Traditional Thai Massage and uses some of the same techniques also found in Indian Hatha Yoga and Tibetan Yoga Traditions. Depictions of RDT techniques can be seen in traditional artwork in various locations in Thailand. Traditional RDT manuscripts contain illustrations and descriptions of some of the techniques and go on to list over 60 different ailments (some using Sanskrit Ayurvedic Medical terminology), which can be remedied by RDT practices. Over 200 different RDT techniques have been identified as having similar counterparts in Indian Hatha Yoga. Today RDT is in danger of becoming diluted and distorted as most teachers and students lack access to primary sources such as original manuscripts or actual Reusis (Thai Yogis). Future work could include documenting for posterity all aspects of this ancient tradition as well as investigating the numerous therapeutic benefits ascribed to its practice.
Reusi Dat Ton (RDT), un aspecto poco conocido de la cultura tradicional tailandesa, consiste en e... more Reusi Dat Ton (RDT), un aspecto poco conocido de la cultura tradicional tailandesa, consiste en
ejercicios de respiración, auto-masaje, ejercicios dinámicos, posturas, mantras, visualizaciones y
meditación. Es el fundamento del masaje tradicional tailandés y utiliza algunas técnicas que también se
encuentran en el Hatha Yoga de la India y en las tradiciones del yoga tibetano. Representaciones de
técnicas del RDT pueden ser vistas en obras de arte en varios lugares en Tailandia.
Los manuscritos tradicionales de RDT contienen ilustraciones y descripciones de algunas de las técnicas
y listan más de 60 diferentes problemas de salud (algunos utilizan terminología sánscrita médica
Ayurvédica), que pueden ser resueltos con la práctica del RDT.
Una revisión del texto indiano de Hatha Yoga “Jogpradipaka” de Jayatarama identificó 45 asanas
indianas, que tienen su contraparte similar en RDT. Hoy en día el RDT está en peligro de diluirse y
distorsionarse debido fundamentalmente a la falta de acceso a fuentes principales como ser los
manuscritos originales o los actuales Reusis (Yogis tailandeses). El trabajo futuro para la posteridad
podría incluir la documentación de todos los aspectos de esta tradición ancestral, así como la
investigación de los numerosos beneficios terapéuticos atribuidos a su práctica.
Palabras Clave: Tradiciones del Yoga No-indiano, Masaje tailandés, Arte Yogi, Yoga terapia, Ayurveda
Reusi Dat Ton (RDT) a little known aspect of traditional Thai culture consists of breathing exerc... more Reusi Dat Ton (RDT) a little known aspect of traditional Thai culture consists of breathing exercises, self- massage, dynamic exercises, poses, mantras, visualization and meditation. It is the foundation of Traditional Thai Massage and uses some of the same techniques also found in Indian Hatha Yoga and Tibetan Yoga Traditions. Depictions of RDT techniques can be seen in traditional artwork in various locations in Thailand. Traditional RDT manuscripts contain illustrations and descriptions of some of the techniques and go on to list over 60 different ailments (some using Sanskrit Ayurvedic Medical terminology), which can be remedied by RDT practices. A survey of the 1737 Indian Hatha Yoga text “Jogpradipaka” of Jayatarama identified 45 Indian asanas, which have similar counterparts in RDT. Today RDT is in danger of becoming diluted and distorted as most lack access to primary sources such as original manuscripts or actual Reusis (Thai Yogis). Future work could include documenting for posterity all aspects of this ancient tradition as well as investigating the numerous therapeutic benefits ascribed to its practice.
Key Words: Non-Indian Yoga Traditions, Thai Massage, Yogic Art, Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda
Reusi Dat Ton (RDT) is a little known aspect of traditional Thai culture. It consists of breathin... more Reusi Dat Ton (RDT) is a little known aspect of traditional Thai culture. It consists of breathing exercises, self-massage, dynamic exercises, poses, mantras, visualization and meditation. It is the foundation of Traditional Thai Massage and uses some of the same techniques also found in Indian Hatha Yoga and Tibetan Yoga Traditions. Depictions of RDT techniques can be seen in traditional artwork in various locations in Thailand. Traditional RDT manuscripts contain illustrations and descriptions of some of the techniques and go on to list over 60 different ailments (some using Sanskrit Ayurvedic Medical terminology), which can be remedied by RDT practices. Over 200 different RDT techniques have been identified as having similar counterparts in Indian Hatha Yoga. Today RDT is in danger of becoming diluted and distorted as most teachers and students lack access to primary sources such as original manuscripts or actual Reusis (Thai Yogis). Future work could include documenting for posterity all aspects of this ancient tradition as well as investigating the numerous therapeutic benefits ascribed to its practice.