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In Asia, spa has evolved into a
concept focussing on the spiritual and natural,
drawing from traditions of meditation, respect for
nature and the desire to achieve physical and mental
well being, the key to maintaining health and beauty.
In Thailand, the concept of spa blends with the
ancient traditions of natural healing through herbal
baths, massage, meditation, and the continued pursuit
of inner and outer beauty. Before the arrival of
modern medicine in Thailand, the temple was the
the centre of learning for all disciplines, including
medicine. Monks therefore played the role of doctor
and pharmacist, prescribing herbal remedies, steam
compresses, massages and other such treatments for
the relief of various ailments.
Spa therapy is another choice to feel relaxed and
rid away your aching. Most up-scale hotels and resorts
offer their unique therapeutic session.
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The Thai spa experience brings together
a range of indigenous resources, folk wisdom and
traditions that have been handed down through
the centuries. It captures the very essence of
traditional Thai living. Spa operators delve into
this ancient treasure trove to create exceptional
spa products so that alluring dimensions of this
tropical paradise enrich the spa experience. Gracious
hospitality and service is complemented by the
friendly and caring nature and gentle ways of
the Thai people, adding a uniquely Thai touch
to world-class service and hospitality. Kindness,
compassion and the act of comforting and caring
for others, as advocated by the Theravada Buddhist
tradition, is very much part of everyday life.
The gesture is instinctive and genuine.
Many of the healing techniques and well-being
therapies featured on the contemporary spa menu
have been adopted and adapted from such practices.
These include natural healing a tradition based
on the healing power of indigenous herbs and plants,
holistic remedies specially formulated to restore
balance and rejuvenate mind, body and spirit and
a variety of other healing techniques, including
meditative practices, which reflect deep-rooted
Buddhist influences. For example, the act of performing
traditional Thai Massage is considered to be an
act of compassion in which the healer (or therapist)
practices the physical application of metta (loving
kindness) and bestows a healing touch in the spirit
of giving. The Thai spa experience thus enables
guests to experience various aspects of Thai-ness.
Thailand excels in the quality and diversity
of its spa offerings. Thai spas really do have
it all variety and value framed in a perfect blend
of Western leisure concepts and traditional Asian
wellbeing therapies. Value for money is an added
plus. A harmonious blend of cultural heritage
and destination diversity makes Thailand an infinitely
attractive spa destination.
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THAI MASSAGE
Nuad pan boran is the name for traditional Thai
Massage which dates back at least 2,500 years.
It is recognised as a practical application of
the Buddhist concept of metta, or loving kindness.
Thai Massage is a known healing technique that
places emphasis on the mind and body connection
and, with a skilled therapist, it is also used
as a tool in the treatment of emotional and spiritual
disorders. Thai Massage
is based on the principle that invisible lines
of force run through the body. The focus is on
10 lines called gsenh. The massage seeks to
release blockages that may exist along the sen
to allow the free flow of energy throughout the
body. The client is clothed and lies on
a floor mattress. The therapist applies pressure
using the thumbs, fingertips, hands, feet, arms
and legs. Compression using the therapistsf body
weight is also applied to large areas of the body,
such as the back and hips. Pressures combined
with manipulations stretch the spine and pull
on joints to leave the body feeling loose and
relaxed, ultimately maintaining flexibility and
relieving tension. The therapist works kneeling
or sitting on the floor alongside the client,
working from the feet up to the shoulders and
neck, over the face and onto the scalp. Thai Massage
is a deep-massage technique that can be very relaxing.
However, it can go beyond pampering and relaxation
and the more advanced practitioners are trained
to treat ailments and diseases as well.
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AROMATHERAPY
Aromatherapy is not just a massage using aromatic
oils, but is in fact far more complex. A consultation
by an aroma therapist is conducted prior to treatment
to assess the clientfs general health, diet and
exercise regimes before a personalised oil blend
is created. Whilst the blend that is created can
vary from energising to relaxing, the massage
technique consists mainly of long, gentle, stroking
movements to calm and soothe the nerves, focusing
on lymphatic drainage. The rate of absorption
of the oil is increased during massage. Essential
oils are extracted from an array of plant sources
such as petals, leaves, roots and stalks and are
composed of tiny molecules which are easily dissolved
in alcohol, emulsifiers and fats. During Aromatherapy
Massage, the oils penetrate through the skin tissue
into the bloodstream. It is used in pain relief
management, treatment of emotional stress and
generally helps to enhance the quality of life.
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