Traditional Therapeutic Thai Massage
For centuries, Thai Massage has been an integral aspect in the effective healing of body, mind and spirit. The elements of Yoga and Ayurvedic medicine from India are combined with universal energy healing principles, to harmonize and balance the flow of energy throughout the body. It is performed with the client comfortably clothed on a special mat on the floor. A typical Thai Massage session can last from one and a half hours to three or four hours.
Thai Massage consists of a series of interactive, flowing movements, stretches and rhythmic massage, along all the body’s energy lines, muscles and pressure points. This often deeply meditative experience can result in a profound release from mental and physical stress. The result of a full-body Thai Massage session is often an exciting and powerful mind/body experience, bringing both the recipient and the practitioner to greater states of physical and mental well-being.
Benefits
• Helps detoxification of the body and boosts the immune system.
• Increases blood circulation, lowers blood pressure.
• Effective for muscle relaxation, increases flexibility in the muscles and enhances joint mobility.
• Improves breathing
• Improves posture, balance, corrects body alignments and including chronic joint problems.
Mental Benefits of Thai Massage
• Improves ones outlook towards life, builds an emotional balance.
• Helps with mind and body concentration and creativity.
• Clears and calms the mind and improves mental clarity.
Psychological effects of Thai Massage
• Reduces and relieves stress and anxiety.
• Helps boost inner energy levels.
• Raises the energy levels and stamina.
• Builds internal power and creates a natural confidence.
Thai Massage with Hot Herbal Compresses (Luk Pra Kob)
Hot herbal compresses are soft cloth balls filled with several traditional herbs that are distinct for their relaxing and healing properties. They help energize tired muscles after strenuous activity and reduce muscular soreness, bruises and joint stiffness. Applying the heated balls helps stimulate blood flow and improves the performance of the lymphatic system.The herbal compresses are used in conjunction with Thai Massage to achieve their maximum benefits. As the herbs are steamed, their essential oils are extracted and absorbed by the fabric, which then deposits them on the skin. Some of the herbs used include: Plai root, Kaffir lime (Bergamot), Lemongrass, Camphor, Eucalyptus, Tumeric and Tamarind leaves.
