Thai massage is relatively new to modern spas, but it was actually developed by Buddhist monks in Thailand as a healing morality 2,500 years old. Thai massage, which has been popular all over the world, was developed for therapeutic purposes. it has since become a massage technique used for relaxation in spas across the globe.
Types of Thai massage.
1. Classic massage.
Massage starts from foot to head. It is performed without the use of herbs or essential oils. Through application of pressure on energy lines and points performed with the hands, feet, knees and elbow's, the body experiences profound relaxation, peripheral stimulation of internal organs, reduced pain in spine, arms and legs.
2. Oil massage.
This is a typical relaxing and revitalizing massage performed with the use of different types of essential oils, including extracts of peppermint, lavender, sandalwood, and rosewood. It aims to improve the immune and nervous systems and accelerate the excretion of excess water from the body by stimulating the lymphatic system and blood stream.
3. Herbal massage.
Herbal Massage consists in the combination of Classic Massage with application of hot herbal compresses to the energy centres of the body. Thai Herbal Massage by action on the acupressure points of the body relieves, eliminates stiffness of the muscles and joints and agitates natural blood circulation in the body. Thanks to the hot herbs, the tried blody warms up and relaxes, which result in quick relief of pain and stress.
The herb aroma is released to the air and has an aromatherapy effect.
4. Foot massage.
Thai Foot Massage is a massage of the lower legs and feet that involves hands on stretching and massage to “open” Sen (energy) Lines, along with the use of a stick to stimulate the reflex points on the feet which correspond to the internal organs of the body. Thai Foot Massage stimulates these points to promote general health and well-being.
Benefits of Thai massage.
relaxing and calming effects
reducing stress
improving circulation of blood and lymph
increasing energy
increasing flexibility
improving range of motion
balancing the nervous system
reducing/relieving pain and muscle tension
increasing ability to absorb nutrition
enhancing elimination of wastes and toxic debris from physical, mental and emotional stain
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