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Thailand has a long experience in matters of wellness with its own 1,000-year-old traditional medicine, developed from Ayurvedic teachings from India. The temple of Wat Po in Bangkok is at the centre of this tradition, most famous for its huge reclining Buddha and as the world's original and best school of traditional Thai massage, known as "the practical expression of loving kindness".
Thai people are rightfully famous for their friendly and polite demeanour and skill at taking care of others. This caring mentality translates into a whole that exceeds the sum of its parts. It is all about creating a focused and relaxed atmosphere that goes beyond mere technique.
Traditional Thai massage can be seen as an "assisted yoga" where you are stretched, bent and prodded for up to two hours, leaving you with relaxed muscles, enhanced circulation and a feeling of mental tranquillity.
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Best of all, there are thousands of traditional Thai massage facilities throughout the country and practitioners can even visit you at your home (or on the beach) for incredibly low prices.
Alongside the traditional, modern wellness facilities have also boomed in recent years with a number of spas spread throughout the country, mostly in tourist heavy areas. Thai-style treatments, often with a modern twist, take their place alongside those from other parts of the world as Thailand has become a major centre of wellness holidays.
Procedures include hydrotherapy, scrubs, fasting & colonic irrigation, iridology, and a whole range of other preventative treatments promoting a more holistic approach to health. Such spas are most often situated in major luxury hotel chains and resorts but also take the form of independent operations.
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