Thailand is located in Southeast Asia, bordering Laos, Cambodia and Burma. Thailand has a long and fascinating history, founded and gained independence from Japan in 1238, the country has undergone many revolutions. Officially, the form of government in Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. Despite its natural views, Thailand is a pretty densely populated country. About 70 million people live in Thailand and 49 percent of the workforce is employed in the agricultural sector.
However, it seems that there is a sector that is way more profitable to Thailand’s economy than agriculture – and it is no other than Tourism. If you have been to Thailand, you know that tourists are an integral part of Thailand’s streets, and they seem to like specific attractions. One of their favorite attractions is a traditional Thai massage. Let us introduce you to the benefits of thai massage.
Massage in the Thai culture
Thai culture is ancient and values respect for elders, obedience, and inner peace. Respect for older people in Thailand is a very important issue. Usually, social status is determined by the person’s age, gender, and economic status – with the king of Thailand standing at the top of the pyramid.
As mentioned, the tourism rates are very high in Thailand, and the Duty to honor the royal house applies to both tourists and the local population. Tourists must show respectful behavior towards the royal house, Because careless language or actions towards it may be interpreted as a national insult.
Massages hold great cultural importance in Thai society, particularly in cultural hubs. Thai massage is based on Chinese medicine philosophy that has penetrated Thai culture over the years. Many Thai families have made the profession of massage the center of their lives. In Thailand, some prefer to call the massage method “Traditional Thai Massage” due to the features that are unique only to the Thai nation.
Thai massage as a profession
Traditional Thai massage is now considered a highly sought-after profession all over Thailand. To become a licensed masseuse one must undergo a minimum of 60 hours of training at a professional institution only.
Many institutions teach this profession in Thailand, while the most famous one is in Bangkok, at the “Wat-Po” temple. The apprentice specializes in all types of massages.
People come to this temple from all over the world today to learn ancient and traditional professions. They acquire knowledge and experience alongside integrating into the job market.
How can you tell if the masseuse is professional?
Massage is a large field, and its wide range includes medical and alternative treatments. Nowadays you can find a large variety of massages, for example, Swedish massage, Thai massage, deep tissue massage, cupping therapy, improving blood circulation with hot stones, etc, Every massage has its specific benefits, yet we would like to put our trust in a professional masseuse, no matter what his expertise.
A professional massage should include the following parameters:
Massage license – Make sure that the owner of the clinic has a massage license or a certification that shows that he has undergone a professional course.
Muscle pain the day after – If you had a massage and woke up the next day with muscle pain, know that this is a natural reaction of the body. surprisingly, this indicates a professional massage. good massage is similar in its action to physical activity in the gym.
Tendency to fall asleep during the massage – did you fall asleep during the massage? Thats great! pleasant touch and a relaxing atmosphere create a tendency to fall asleep. In the psychological field, it means that you are trusting the masseuse during this intimate situation which can easily make one feel discomfort. It’s a win-win situation – the masseuse can do his work quietly, while the patient achieves one more hour of sleep.
Which massage is the most common?
The wisdom of the crowd confirms its solidity every time. A good bet would be to follow it also in the field of massages. One of the most common massages is oil massage.
What is an oil massage?
Oil massage is a therapy method, based on friction, rubbing and pressing on different points of the body. This treatment method is combined using different types of aromatic oils. When talking about oil massage, the treatment is usually done without clothes or at most underwear. Using oils gives the patient a pleasant and relaxing feeling and invigorates the body at the same time, in addition to contributing to the feeling of energy balance and stress relief.
Essential oils
When conducting oil massage essential oils are often used. These are oils that are known for their relaxing and pain-relieving quality. In addition, the use of essential oils during the massage can improve the skin’s texture. Oils will definitely make a treatment pleasant to both the patient and the massage therapist.
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