Massage in Thailand

The first impression that comes to mind of Europeans who have never visited Thailand it is: Massage = Girls. It is clear that the media you format the brain by showing you only what they want to show ...
In reality, there are two types of Massage Centre in Thailand also. The first and best known unlike the nonsense that you can see on TV, are traditional massage centre where you can choose between different relaxations massages for the feet, body, head, with or without essential oils … The second are lounges Girls.

Massage centre with Girls.
They are very easy to find, generally, the light flashes, there are several girls at the entrance, all in micro shorts (which would leave almost see some intimate parts of her body) or in a bikini and do not hesitate to stick you for you return to power. You have to be blind not to see that this is a salon where things are going on enough sex ... Girls do not hesitate to mention some very explicit to encourage tourists to come. I had the right to phrases like "free blowjob for you».
Many of these  Body massage salons practice and are committed to the entertainment complex and can be a bit hard to find if you do not know where to look. When you enter you will find the Girls behind glass, sometimes called a "fishbowl." The selection of the Girls varies with time of the evening or at night (some are even open at the end of the afternoon). Each girl has a number, making it easier for you to select the ones you love.

The Body massage begins with a thorough soaping in a large tub. Girls can be very adept at this, and she will join you in the bathtub after a while. After that, it's entirely up to you. The girls in these institutions can not go wrong with men during the work day, and normally the whole session lasts about 90 minutes and costs between 1,000 and 2,000 baht.


Classic massage Center

The real Thai massage has nothing to do with it and it would be a shame to miss out on what constitutes an art of relaxation, if not an art of living in the Land of Smiles!
there are several types of massage practiced in Thailand:
Foot massage or "foot massage", "muat tao" in case you'd have to say in Thai, back massage and shoulder massage with oil, milk, essential oils ... and the famous Thai massage which includes all parts of the body, from head to toe.

Traditionally, these massages are pressure points on the human body, more or less vigorous.
A real Thai massage is more vigorous, your masseur / will wear his elbows and even take you up on your back is to tell you that we are not in lace!
The whole is comparable to a session of physiotherapy and more pleasant and efficient (and cheaper).
Some aspects are characteristic of Thai massage. It is performed on a mat on the floor, rather than a table height. This allows for a number of movements and processes that are not practical or effective with the work table, sometimes even impossible. Specifically, mat work allows for efficient use and maximum body weight of the practitioner, rather than muscular power exclusively used in other types of massage. By body weight and pressure control, strength and energy are applied and communicated by the practitioner to the client.

The work of Thai massage consists mainly of pressure on the body's energy lines and pressure points, with a variety of pressure groups. If the energy lines and pressure points are the central feature of Thai massage, however, should not be assimilated to Chinese acupressure. The body diagrams are quite similar, but the practices are quite different. Thai massage in the energy lines and pressure points are worked in a global massage of the whole body which can be executed in a period ranging from 1 to 3 hours.
• Removal of stress
• Release of tension and muscle stiffness
• Saves energy
• Treatment of diseases
• Stimulation of blood and lymph circulation

This ancient therapy is beneficial for young or older, active or inactive, healthy or not. While this exercise will respond to each according to his own experiences and current health status, we must remember that Thai Massage has been used by countless generations to treat medical problems and promote well-being.
Thai massage promotes a sense of unity, integrity, and balance. It creates a dynamic physical experience which integrates the body, mind, emotions and spirit.

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Traditional Thai Massage

Renowned for services ranging from eyelash extensions and laser hair removal to chakra balancing and chi revitalizing, Bangkok is host to an exotic and bizarre array of treatments and therapies. A quintessential component to this multi-faceted jamboree, traditional Thai massage is perhaps the most well-known and celebrated of Bangkok's pampering services. As the Japanese delicately knead flesh in accordance with Shiatsu and the Chinese offer rubs following principles of Tui-Na, Thailand presents a signature massage technique involving traditional systems of holistic beliefs.

Thai massage draws significant influence from India's ancient Ayurvedic traditions of medical practice.  Ayurvedic medicine, also a holistic form of healing, plays an integral role in the practice of both Hinduism and Therevada Buddhism. Monks and similar practitioners of healing transmitted Ayurvedic techniques to Thailand some 2,500 years ago, thus giving birth to the wonderful phenomenon that is  Thai massage.

  

Thai Massage: Revitalising the Entire Body

Unlike Western massage styles, the Thai version focuses on circulation and pressure points, promoting internal health as well as muscular flexibility. Treatment often begins with the feet and gradually moves upwards towards the head. The body is gently arranged into four positions (face-down, face-up, side, and sitting position), which enables the masseur to perform a variety of exercises that would be otherwise unworkable.
Rhythmic compressions, rolling of limbs and gentle rocking are Thai massage methods employed in order to relax and realign energies in the body. Varying amounts of pressure are applied to energy lines (or 'Sen') along the body in accordance with the Ayurvedic principles of balancing one's energy.
Elbows, feet, knees, and forearms are used to execute certain strokes and manipulations, making the experience quite physical for both parties. Finding oneself in the lap of a masseur, though occasionally surprising, is not uncommon and serves to augment a deep stretch.

Maintaining the Balance in 'Sen'

In both Eastern and Western healing systems, the concept of maintaining balance or equilibrium is considered crucial to good health. 'Sen' are considered passages for energy, and correspond with blood vessels in the body. Traditional Thai healing practices suggest that when the 'Sen' become blocked, energy grows stagnant and the body loses its balance, leading to a range of ailments. Thai massage acts as an external stimulant to produce specific internal effects within the body, both freeing energy from obstruction and preserving health and harmony.
Because of its emphasis on body work, joint release, and deep breathing, Thai massage is often considered comparable to yoga. Modern yoga practice often includes traditional elements intrinsic in Eastern religion, including spiritual philosophy, postures designed to keep the body fit, and varying facets of meditation. These elements are sometimes adapted to meet the needs of non-religious practitioners, who may be attracted to yoga by its utility as a relaxation technique or as a way to keep in good shape.

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