Traditional Thai Massage

Traditional Thai Massage (TTM) is the embodiment and origin of the “ancient healing touch” (Nuad Phaen Boran), still taught today at places like the famous “Wat Pho” temple in Bangkok, Thailand. A second center of Thai massage expertise is located in Chiang Mai, in the northern part of the country. This method of physical and mental relaxation and activation, believed to have originated in India and closely associated with Buddhism, traces back to the highly revered doctor Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha in Thailand. He lived in the 5th century BC and was a contemporary and friend of Buddha.

TTM involves massage techniques that stretch and extend muscles, joints, and tendons. The massage utilizes pressure points and energy lines, which, according to Ayurvedic teachings, run throughout the body. For this reason, in Thailand, the entire body is typically treated over a more than 2-hour session, using the palms, thumbs, elbows, knees, and feet in smooth, rhythmic movements to relax and mobilize the body effectively. Traditional Thai massage is performed without the use of massage oil. You will be provided with special loose cotton clothing for the massage.