This is a change from earlier blogs. The study cites one benefit as being increased heart rate variability HRV. This is a good thing - it reflects the heart's ability to respond to quick changes throughout the body.
These locations continue to accept new clients as of March We also incorporate many Thai Massage techniques into the Classic Massage session. For a traditional Thai Massage, gentle stretching movements and focused compressions are used during the session; oils are not used. To allow ease of movement, you wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. The session usually starts at the feet before addressing the rest of the body.
Another version is the Thai Oil Massage. It is similar to a Swedish Massage because gliding strokes may be used in addition to the compressions. You undress to your level of comfort for this session.
Thai Massage also includes a foot massage. You are comfortably seated and the therapist sits in front of you. The therapist uses oil or creams on your feet for as well as a wooden tool for deep work or reflexology. You can read the discoveries I made during these two visits:.
If you missed them, please see earlier posts about other European spas e. It took an overnight flight to Vienna, Austria for me to get my first traditional Thai Massage. I chose the Thai Foot Massage as my first session.
