We have all been through it. You know, there are days when you do not feel like working out but you don’t want to skip a day – especially when you have made that New Year resolution to exercise at least three times a week or when you have become so motivated after watching the reruns of The Biggest Loser Asia. You desperately need something that is relaxing after a long day, but at the same time, something that is energizing for you to keep on moving for more. Why not try traditional Thai massage?

What is traditional Thai massage?

Despite the fact that this form of massage gives you the idea that it is fromThailand, in actuality the roots can be traced back in the ancientIndiamore than 2,500 years ago. This ancient massage bodywork is brought to theLandofSmilesby a northern Indian doctor named Shivaka Kumar Baccha who taught herbal medicine and massage, arriving together with the first Buddhist monks and Brahmins.

In present days, this healing art is widely known for its integration between the Ayurvedic techniques and principles and traditional Chinese and Japanese therapeutic methods.

How does it work?

Traditional Thai massage may look more physical than any massage that you have tried before, but it emphasizes more on the inside of your body and brings out more energy of a person. Akin to the Chinese acupressure, the thumbs are pressed to certain nerves and ligaments. Somehow, thumbs are not the only body organs that masseurs will be applying during the session. Be prepared to experience a whole-body treatment from your masseur – and by that I mean elbows, hands, feet, and knees!

Taking about one-two hours’ time, depending on your preference, the process is done on a mat or a firm mattress. Some parlours conduct it on a table, though many argue about its effectiveness by limiting the use of space. Typically no oils or creams are applied onto the body as to prevent slipperiness. Customers need not have to bring spare clothes, since loose pyjamas are provided. This implicitly owes to the cultural connotation that Thai people are very modest and polite. Contrary to other massages, customers are fully clothed with comfortable clothes for the passive stretches that will help to put the functions of the body in balance.

What are its benefits?

Nuad Thai (as it is known in Thai language) may give goose bumps to those who have not experienced it, but there are more reasons than one to give it a try. You will be surprised to find yourself getting addicted to it, just as many others have! In leading the fast pace of life, we have to juggle so many things in a day; family and work taking most of our time, finding a time for a workout can be very difficult. Even if you have the time, you might not have the energy to do simple exercises. Think of giving this massage a treat to yourself as having the best of both worlds; you get to loosen those tensed muscles and feel vigorous at the same time! As mentioned earlier, traditional Thai massage deals more with the wellbeing of the body within. Apart from the obvious reason that it improves blood circulation, this ancient healing process also boosts the immune system, helps elimination of toxins and revitalizes the nervous system – just to name a few.

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Spas offer a number of benefits that most of us are well aware of. You do insist that after spending the whole week with prolonged meetings and dealing with difficult clients, you must have that time to pamper yourself on the weekend. Your body is already too exhausted, your mind is already too uninspired, and your soul is almost lifeless. It is time to get your senses reawakened, and you want to do that in a way that will not have you part with your money. Well, at least, not that much. And the best part is, it is a spa experience at the comfort of your home!

Reignite Your Sight

Lighting plays a very significant role in creating the spa ambience; as a matter of fact, it is the first thing that is noticeable when one steps into a spa centre and the way a room is illuminated alters the dimension three-hundred and sixty degree. Make use of candles, as well as dim lights, in bringing out the atmosphere that resembles your favourite spa outlet. Dimmed lighting can create a wonderful shift of moods, perfect for that precious time you need to let your hair down and concentrate on no one else but yourself.

Reignite Your Hearing

Inducing relaxation, enhancing memory, managing stress – to name a few of the advantages of using music in experiencing your home spa moment, and just as important is the types of sound that goes to your ears. Soothing audio tremendously helps, such as nature sounds or music. Different kinds of music evoke different feelings and emotions, so classical and jazz are better options above the rest.

Reignite Your Touch

Being the central part of your spa experience, it depends on how you intend to spend the me-time. A body massage can be attained by using an electrical hand-held machine. Did you know that a golf ball wrapped with a piece of cloth could also be a tool of self-massage? Should you decide to have this indulging moment with your partner or your best friend, you might want to plan beforehand. The other person might perform a full-scale facial treatment on you. In return, you might give both manicure and pedicure to that person.

Reignite Your Smell

Aromatherapy has long been known to produce pleasant psychological and physical effects.  In spite the fact that some tend to confuse aromatherapy with fragrance oils, they are indeed not the same. The latter may produce nice sense of smell to our nose and thus offering one calming after-effect, but it is rather synthetic in nature. Meanwhile, the former is derived from the pure essence of plants and flowers – which is why it is called essential oils. The use of essential oils in aromatherapy able to generate, as the term denotes, therapeutic benefits, such as reducing depression (psychological) and alleviating congestion (physical).

Reignite Your Taste

By sipping a hot cup of jasmine tea, not only will you get to soothe yourself in the aroma of the antioxidant drink, but you will also get to destroy the growth of bad bacteria and promote the growth of good ones. If jasmine tea is not your thing, how about a glass of fruit smoothie? Good for empowering your immune system, excellent choice of natural fiber, and great alternative to multivitamins. And I don’t need to tell you that it tastes great too, do I?

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