Koh Samui massage

Massage is a well respected tradition in Thailand and practised all over the country. Samui is no exception and massage services can be found in all the main tourist areas, as well as in the island’s many spas and hotels. Most trained Thai masseuses have fingers of steel that can smooth away even the most troublesome pains and stiffness. The koh samui massage places offer traditional Thai, oil and foot massage and are generally not the sleazy places often seen in parts of Bangkok. Thai massage is a complex art that has been passed down through generations. The techniques are still taught by Buddhist monks at the main school inside Wat Po in Bangkok. This form of massage focuses on re-aligning the energy in your body through ten main points, known in Thai as 'sen'. There are over 70,000 of these in all, and during your samui thai massage, your muscles are kneaded, pushed, pulled and stretched to put them back into place. The masseuse uses various techniques to apply pressure, using her knees, elbows and even feet as well as her hands. Thai massage actually includes aspects of yoga derived from ancient Ayurvedic practices. The most noticeable tool in a masseuse’s collection is the thumb, which sometimes feels as though it reaches inside the muscle. Due to the powerful nature of the massage, a well-trained Thai massage practitioner will avoid sensitive areas, so if you have ailments or chronic problems sensitive to body pressure, advise the masseuse before commencing samui massage parlours.