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Thai Massage
The Hot New Massage That's 2,500 Years Old
By Anitra Brown, About.com Guide
Thai Massage, one of the hot “new” massages offered by most spas, was actually
developed by Buddhist monks in Thailand as a healing modality 2,500 years ago. It
uses passive stretching and gentle pressure along the body’s energy lines to increase
flexibility, relieve muscle and joint tension and balance the body’s energy systems. It
is both deeply relaxing and energizing.
Thai massage takes place on a futon mat on the floor, and you wear loose fitting
clothing. Some spas, like The Mandarin Oriental, Miami,, provide you with an outfit to
wear. Others may ask you to wear something loose and comfortable, like sweat
pants. You start by laying on your back, and the therapist uses gentle compression
and stretching techniques to open up your body, beginning with you legs. Some
people say Thai massage is a little like doing yoga without any effort, because the
therapist will push your body into various positions without any work on your part.
Thai massage is done with all your clothes on, so some people recommend it if you
feel uncomfortable with nudity during a Swedish massage . But it is not the best
choice for first-time spa-goers. The therapist literally uses her whole body, including
her feet, to move your body into various positions during Thai massage, so in some
ways it feels more intimate than a Swedish massage, where you lay on a massage
table and are covered with sheets.
Thai massage has its roots in a spiritual tradition, and its purpose is to heal a person
physically, emotionally and spiritually. It should not be confused with sensual
massage.
The Hot New Massage That's 2,500 Years Old
By Anitra Brown, About.com Guide
Thai Massage, one of the hot “new” massages offered by most spas, was actually
developed by Buddhist monks in Thailand as a healing modality 2,500 years ago. It
uses passive stretching and gentle pressure along the body’s energy lines to increase
flexibility, relieve muscle and joint tension and balance the body’s energy systems. It
is both deeply relaxing and energizing.
Thai massage takes place on a futon mat on the floor, and you wear loose fitting
clothing. Some spas, like The Mandarin Oriental, Miami,, provide you with an outfit to
wear. Others may ask you to wear something loose and comfortable, like sweat
pants. You start by laying on your back, and the therapist uses gentle compression
and stretching techniques to open up your body, beginning with you legs. Some
people say Thai massage is a little like doing yoga without any effort, because the
therapist will push your body into various positions without any work on your part.
Thai massage is done with all your clothes on, so some people recommend it if you
feel uncomfortable with nudity during a Swedish massage . But it is not the best
choice for first-time spa-goers. The therapist literally uses her whole body, including
her feet, to move your body into various positions during Thai massage, so in some
ways it feels more intimate than a Swedish massage, where you lay on a massage
table and are covered with sheets.
Thai massage has its roots in a spiritual tradition, and its purpose is to heal a person
physically, emotionally and spiritually. It should not be confused with sensual
massage.
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