Traditional Thai Massage
Traditional Thai Massage has been practiced for thousands of years. Thai people call it Thai "old-fashion" massage. This long history of massage is tied strongly together with Thailand's agricultural past. It is a form of identity for the Thai people and a way of life.
Many people are farmers. They work really hard and after work they feel tired. They rest and give each other massage. It has become a way of life. Traditional Thai Massage was born in Wat Pho (a famous Buddhist Temple). On the walls of this temple, we can see many pictures of how massage was performed in ancient times. On the grounds surrounding the temple are statues. These pictures and statues are still used today for instruction of modern masseuses and masseurs.
In ancient Thai massage, the fully dressed client lies on a pad or mat on the floor. The therapist leans on the recipient's body using hands, forearms, elbows, knees and feet to apply firm rhythmic pressure. The massage generally follows the Sen Energy lines on the body. Ancient massage is an integral part of Thai traditional medicine which follows a holistic approach to healing. The achievement of harmony between body, spirit, and mind make ancient Thai massage a complete healing experience