Considered a medical treatment in Thailand, Thai massage is sometimes referred to as “lazy man’s (or woman’s) yoga” because it resembles a series of assisted yoga poses. Basically, your therapist guides you through a series of stretches across your entire body.
During your massage, you lie on a comfortable floor mat or on a massage table wide enough to accommodate your therapist and yourself. A traditional Thai massage also incorporates Ayurvedic principals and acupressure said to release blockages along energy lines.
The benefits of Thai massage are numerous and include
Reduce muscle tension and spasms
Mobilize the joints
Improve blood circulation
Improve balance and increase energy
Treat sciatica, headaches and neck pain
Improve mood and decrease anxiety and tension
Help with osteoarthritis that can cause joint pain in the hands, knees, lower back, and neck
Increase immune function
