Are you a fan of rhythmic massages that relieve tense muscles , stimulate blood circulation , unlock energy flows? You will love Thai massage, an art of touch that has been proven for thousands of years.

A technique inspired by shiatsu, ayurveda and yoga

Contrary to popular belief, traditional Thai massage was born in India more than 2500 years ago on the initiative of Dr. Jivako Kumar Bhaccha, yogi and friend of Buddha.

Inspired by shiatsu , ayurveda and yoga , this technique developed in Thailand in Buddhist temples to soothe the muscles after long hours of meditation.

Passed orally as a monk as a student, this massage, called Nuad (pressure) Bo Rahn (old), had a real boom in 1830 when King Rana III created in Bangkok the school of Wat Phô.

Located in the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, it has become one of the high places of education, where tourists can now receive therapeutic massages . This practice is part of a family lifestyle to harmonize body and mind.

Unlock the energies to relieve the evils

"Thai philosophy believes that each one of us is animated by the prana, a vital breath that runs through the body along lines called Sen, corresponding to the acupuncture meridians of the Chinese," says Rosa Sancho Bito, director of Asia's Thaï Spa. Gardens.

She goes on: "The sen are difficult to apprehend for the Westerners, because they must be felt without seeing them; that's why we're talking about the Art of Touch. The objective of our therapists, trained at Wat Phô, is to unblock the energy flows and to balance the sen to relieve the evils. "

A toned massage

Once the traditional pajamas are covered, the Asia Gardens Nuad Thai treatment begins with a foot massage on a floor mat to relax the lower limbs.

Then the therapist starts a kind of choreography with her thumbs, elbows, knees, feet. She uses the weight of her body to alternate long stretches and deep pressures. "No special flexibility is required, but you are active during the session," continues Rosa. Both dynamic and fluid, manipulations, based on yoga postures, are duet, controlled by the practitioner. She also pays special attention to breathing to promote blood and lymphatic circulation .

As after an intensive sports session, you can have aches. They fade away the next day, with a greater amplitude in the movements and a calmed mind.

Associated herbs to flush out toxins

Variant of Nuad Thai, the Look Pra Khob recalls that Thai medicine has been using herbs for over 400 years. "This second traditional treatment mixes plantar reflexology , stretching and massage with hot pouches from the feet to the trapeziums. Sometimes tucked, sometimes tapped, the boxes, containing tamarind, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass relieve microtrauma, promote the circulation and elimination of toxins "Rosa concludes. These two rituals are complementary to relax the muscles mistreated by the bad postures of everyday life. But they are not recommended for children, pregnant women , in case of cardiovascular disease, cutaneous lesions, or fragile bones.

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At 55km from Alicante Airport, away from the seaside bustle, Asia Gardens is a Thai paradise nestled in lush vegetation. A sensory universe imbued with harmony and tranquility, the Thai Spa offers traditional massages either in the cabin with an Asian ambiance, or outdoors under a palafitte. Contact: [email protected]