The actual massage consists of a technique that uses slow, rhythmic compressions and stretches along the body's energy lines, also called Sen in Thai. Over 70,000 Sen are said to exist within the body, and Thai massage concentrates on applying pressure along 10 of the most important Sen using the palms of the hands, thumbs, elbows, and feet. The effort from the practitioner works to free tension within the body. Practitioners also position the body into yoga-like poses and gently rock the body to more relaxing state.deeply open joints and facilitate limbering.