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What is Thai Massage?

Thai massage is a traditional bodywork practice with roots reaching back 2,500 years. Performed without oil and in loose clothing, it has the therapist use hands, elbows, knees and feet to guide your body through gentle yoga-like stretches while applying rhythmic pressure along the body's traditional energy lines (sen lines).

It is often called "passive yoga": you put in no effort at all while your body is stretched and opened under the therapist's guidance. At Relax Spa VIP, Thai massage follows the traditional sequence on a floor mat or a wide massage platform.

The 90-minute session is tailor-made for desk workers, anyone wanting more flexibility, and guests looking for "something different from an oil massage". Most people leave feeling both stretched and freshly energised.

90 min Session Length
Certified Therapists
Thai Massage
Certified Therapists
BENEFITS

Benefits of Thai Massage

Regular sessions can have many positive effects on your body and mind.

Improves Flexibility

Passive yoga-like stretches help maintain joint range of motion.

Balances Energy Flow

Rhythmic pressure along the sen lines supports the body's energy balance in the traditional understanding.

Opens Muscle Chains

Whole chains — legs, hips, back — are stretched together rather than one muscle at a time.

A Fresher Mind

The typical after-feeling is not drowsiness but renewal — guests often say they feel "lighter".

Oil-Free Comfort

No oil, loose clothing — a comfortable option for guests with sensitive skin.

Supports Circulation

The press-and-release rhythm and stretches help tired legs shed the day's heaviness.

TECHNIQUES

Techniques We Use

01

Sen Line Compression

Palms and thumbs apply rhythmic compression along the body's traditional energy lines.

02

Passive Stretching

Your legs, arms and torso are guided into yoga-like positions — all you do is breathe.

03

Joint Mobilisation

Shoulders, hips and ankles are opened with soft circular movements.

04

Elbow & Knee Work

For deeper points the therapist uses controlled elbow and knee pressure — always within your comfort.

05

Rhythmic Rocking

Gentle rocking releases the body's guarding reflex and creates a feeling of flow.

Thai Massage — Techniques We Use
THE PROCESS

How Does Your Session Go?

At Relax Spa VIP you enjoy an experience prepared just for you.

1. Flexibility Assessment

A short chat covers your current flexibility, sensitive areas and any joint complaints.

2. Loose Clothing

You change into the loose garments we provide; the session begins on a mat or platform.

3. Stretch & Pressure Flow

For 90 minutes the traditional Thai sequence flows from the feet up toward the head.

4. Recovery

You sit and rest briefly afterwards, enjoying your body's new ease with a warm herbal tea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Good to Know

Answers to what guests ask most about this service.

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