How does Thai massage differ from Swedish massage?
Besides the obvious differences between the two types of massage, there are more complex distinctions to Thai massages holistic approach to bodywork than in Swedish. Swedish massage is restricted to manipulating muscles and soft tissue; it can provide relaxation, relieve tension in muscles and fascia, or release knots with trigger point or neuromuscular therapy. All of this is beneficial and is a necessary component in healing what ails us in the Western world. The complexity of Thai massages nature, however, targets the energy flow throughout the body, as well as addressing the interconnectedness of all the body systems. In Thai, all the muscles, tissues and organs are renewed with stretching, compression and acupressureimproving health in the whole body. The rhythmic flow of Thai also brings forth a more meditative and balancing experience. Most people describe the effects of Thai to be more profound than Swedish. Click onto THE THAI MASSAGE EXPERIENCE for a more detailed description