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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) 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.