Having a massage overseas can sometimes be daunting, especially in terms of whether you go naked or not. Many Asian massages are done with clothes on. So to save yourself an embarrassing situation in Bangkok, here's what to expect from a Thai massage.
Thai massage is a combination of yoga stretching, (you remain passive while the practitioner does the stretching), calmness of meditation with acupressure, and reflexology. It is usually done on the floor or a futon with the client dressed in comfortable clothing.
The ancient art of this therapeutic massage began in India around 2500 years ago. Buddhist monks brought the tradition to Thailand around 1800 years ago. Bangkok is home to the famed Wat Pho where one can receive instruction in what is developing into a global brand.
Massage in Thailand is an everyday custom practiced openly. You will see mothers kneading babies, teens their grandparents, shop keepers and taxi drivers ease their colleagues tired muscles.
Traditional Thai massage is usually practiced by women, but is also an important job for the blind.
A two hour Thai massage will cover all 104 energy points in the body. This traditional massage is really a deep, full-body treatment, starting at the feet and progressing up to the head. This unique type of massage influences the energetic side as well, restoring the flow of energy throughout the body with applied acupressure on the sen energy lines of the body, aimed at harmonising and energising.
Thai massage is one of the branches of Traditional Thai Medicine which is regulated by the Thai government. It is widely used for treatment of various ailments in Thailand. Thai massage is also practiced and taught by a number of non medical massage technicians in the spa and tourism industry.
Whether for health or just to relax, Thai massage has excellent benefits physically and mentally. These include:
- Assisting with detoxification boosting the immune system
- Increasing blood circulation, lowering blood pressure
- Increasing flexibility of the muscles
- Imporving posture and balance
- Assisting with arthritis and back pain
- Slowing the ageing process
- Calming the mind
- Reducing and relieving stress and anxiety
- Raising energy and vitality levels
Give your body a boost and head on over to Bangkok for some great Thai massages. Stay for just $126 per night at the five star Pan Pacific Bangkok located right in the heart of the city. This deal is $100 off the regular price and includes a complimentary breakfast valued at $25 per person and a late check out at 4pm (subject to availability).
This offer is valid for stays until 10 January, 2010. Book by 10 October.
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