Thai massage, which originated in India, has been around for over 2,500 years. Originally regarded as a healing art, traditional Thai massage includes influences from both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine.
In a traditional Thai massage, practitioners use their hands, thumbs, elbows, forearms, and sometimes even their feet to reduce tension in your muscles.
Thai massage is based on the idea that energy moves through your body along predictable lines or pathways known as sens.
To increase the flow of energy along the sens, the practitioner will move your body into yoga-like positions in addition to pulling and rocking your body in various ways.
The combination of stretching, movement, and pressure is what distinguishes Thai massage from other types of massage.
Thai massage can benefit your health in numerous ways, many of which are supported by scientific studies.
- Relieves Headaches
- Reduces Back Pain
- Relieves Joint Stiffness
- Increases Flexibility and Range of Motion
- Eases Anxiety
- Revives Energy
You can find Thai massage shops all over Thailand.
The prices will vary by location.