People in the West are used to gentle and aromatherapy massage, and quite often, Thai massage is a mystery to them and can be looked down upon. There are so many rumours and myths about the Thai massage, and we had to debunk some of them.

 

1. Thai massage is very painful

 

This is probably the number one myth you will hear –  Thai massage involves a lot of stretching and pressing. Although this is partially true, it is very much depends on the client’s flexibility and physical condition. If you feel uncomfortable just tell your practitioner how you feel and the practitioner will change the methodolgy and pressure.

Thai massage is always very therapeutic and it eases all your aching major muscles each and every time!

 

2. Thai massage is just stretching

 

Thai massage involves a lot of yoga stretching, but it also focuses more on pressure through the Sen lines and muscle techniques.

 

3. You can become a practitioner very easily

 

There are courses that last for a week and that after the training you will be able to perform a Thai massage. The truth is, you will have to take at least 800 hours training to become a professional. It takes a lot of hard work and sheer determination to excel in the art of Thai massage.

 

4. Thai massage training is always the best in Thailand

 

Definitely not true! There are many people in the western world that have mastered the techniques of Thai massage and developed styles that are highly effective.

 

5. Flexibility is a must

 

Since Thai massage involves a lot of stretching, you might think that you are not capable of receiving one because you are not flexible enough. The truth is, you don’t have to put yourself in unusual yoga positions, and you don’t have to have a great flexibility to enjoy a wonderful Thai massage.

 

 

 

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