The world has become toxic. The environment, work, and even daily routines are so drenched in things that are bad for you—from poor nutrition to lack of exercise—that even the simplest acts bring you discomfort.
As you go about your days, this discomfort, which you might alleviate temporarily with painkillers, can become amplified, affecting your overall health and well-being.
Not Just Therapeutic — But Healing
You need to reintroduce a state of balance to your life. When it comes to balance restoration, holistic therapies can be very effective because they are not only about alternative medicine and healing the physical body but also about overall wellness. Traditional Thai massage is the kind of holistic therapy London residents might find suitable for their healing needs.
Reportedly developed by Buddha’s physician, Jivaka Kumar Bhachha, Thai massage dates back as far as 2,500 years to India. Somehow, it made its way to Thailand, where monks performed it as part of Thai medicine. The techniques involved today marry the traditions of Southeast Asian, Chinese, and Indian medicine. And so you will receive a healing tradition of sorts.
What to Expect from a Thai Massage
Unlike most traditional massages, Thai massage is usually done on a padded mat on the floor. There is no need for oil, so if you are squeamish about undressing for a massage, a Thai massage will suit you. You can wear comfortable clothes to the therapy and not be oiled up.
A typical massage lasts about an hour, during which your Thai massage practitioner performs joint mobilisation, muscle compression, and some acupressure. These techniques promote better internal health and muscular flexibility. They are also meant to relax and realign your body’s energies. Ayurvedic priusingiples do this since hai massage is greatly influenced by it.
But that is probably more associated with Thai massage, in which your therapist will move your legs, knees, and feet through yoga-like stretches. Expect your therapist to put you in four positions: face-up, on your side, face-down, and sitting.
Revitalised Body, Better Life
Indeed, this type of massage will be thorough and quite rigorous. But soon after, you will experience increased energy and flexibility, improved range of motion, improved circulation, reduced stress, a centred mind and body, and, overall, a revitalised sense of self.
In keeping with your holistic healing, do not let the Thai massage appointments you arrange do all the healing for you. Follow a better lifestyle, exercise more, and eat well, and you will live a healthier, happier life.