How to Enjoy a Traditional Thai Massage

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Having a Traditional Thai Massage is a great experience for many people, but some people also find it, well, quite torturous and painful!

A Traditional Thai Massage involves a lot of pressing and stretching of the whole body. The massage therapist will use his/her elbows and feet to prod and you in all sorts of interesting positions. I’ve even heard the experience being described as someone doing yoga for you.

Traditional Thai Massage is actually quite relaxing, and you’ll feel quite light afterwards. To enjoy the massage (and to lessen/avoid pain), it’s a good idea to relax your body and trust your therapist! The more you tense your muscles, the more it will hurt! The more you relax, the more you’ll enjoy it.

If you’re having trouble relaxing your muscles, try to breath out as pressure is applied, and inhale when pressure is released.

So loosen you body, relax, lie back and enjoy!

Note: Most massage places also offer oil massages, which is also great may be a bit more luxurious!

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Here’s an interesting article on Traditional Thai Massage.