Origin of Thai Traditional Massage
Preparing the Receiver for
Thai Massage
Comfort is an utmost consideration for the receiver of the Thai
massage. As it is applied to a clothed body, it is ideal for the
receiver's clothing be loose, thin, and be made of natural fabric.
The receiver should also be barefoot.
Before performing Thai massage to a person for the first time, it
is important that the receiver's medical history is checked to discuss
any present health problems. The masseur himself must clear his
mind of any extraneous thoughts before making any physical contact
with the receiver, so as to be fully centered on the receiver's
needs. Take slow breath with controlled exhalation to relax oneself.
Through out the routine the receiver himself should breathe normally.
Thai massage can last from two to two
and a half hours to go through the whole routine. However, it does
not necessarily mean that it is less effective if there is less
time available to administer it. Go through the routine section
by section of the massage if there is not enough time for a full
session. It is better to administer a proper Thai massage on some
sections of the body than to go through the whole body in a hurried
manner. Thai massage is essentially a relaxing exercise that is
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