Thai Massage has significant importance for the well-being of the human body and the mind.
Thai Massage is based upon a very simple principle and observation.
Basically, it is a normal instinct to place your hand on any are of
the body that suffers pain – whether that pain be from an insect bite, a
strain, overworked muscles, or perhaps bruising from a fall or other
damage.
Not only do we place our hands upon the painful part, but we also rub – massage – it!
And it works to relieve the pain. If it did not work, then we would not do it.
That is the basic philosophy behind Traditional Thai Massage. Thai
massage developed from this very basic instinct to place your hand upon
any part of the body that suffers pain.
Added to the pain relief, there is also a natural instinct –
certainly in western cultures – to 'hug' a person, or even stroke a
person if there is a problem of sadness or unhappiness. The same is true
in many cases upon meeting a dear friend.
A hug is quite normal, and often more than just a fleeting 'touch'.
Not all cultures throughout the world are at ease with this custom
or feeling. This certainly is true with traditional Thai people. Hugging
and other forms of outward emotional feelings can cause a feeling of
unease.
This seems a little strange, when you consider that Thailand is
undoubtedly the 'home' of massage. It has certainly caused the writer a
few awkward moments, when the natural instinct for a hug – especially
after a fifteen hour flight.
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