Traditional Thai massage

Authentic traditional Thai massage requires at least 90 minutes for the therapist to adequately perform all massage techniques and targeted stretching. Our experience shows that a longer treatment time is essential for a thorough full-body treatment.

For your convenience, we offer free suitable clothing at all our branches.

For regular Thai massage visits, we recommend comfortable and loose-fitting clothing, ideally similar to what you would wear for yoga. Unlike oil massages, where the client wears only underwear, traditional Thai massage is performed fully clothed. Jeans and other tight clothing are not suitable as they can restrict movement.

• Loose Pants: Lightweight, breathable, elastic at the waist, allowing for free movement.
• Loose Shirt: Lightweight, breathable, with short or long sleeves, loose for comfort.

We recommend discussing your preferred strength and intensity of the traditional Thai massage with the reception beforehand, so they can relay this information to the therapist. This ensures that the massage is tailored to your needs from the start, whether you prefer a gentler or more intense experience.

During the massage, you can communicate with the therapist at any time to adjust the intensity or address any comfort issues. Our goal is for you to feel as relaxed and rejuvenated as possible.

1. Rhythmic Pressure and Acupressure:
The massage begins with the application of rhythmic pressure on specific points of the body. The therapist uses their thumbs, palms, elbows, knees, and feet to work on energy pathways, known as "Sen Lines". This initial step helps to balance the energy flow within the body and brings deep relaxation.

2. Stretching and Passive Yoga:
This is followed by a stretching phase, where the therapist gently guides you into various positions reminiscent of passive yoga. This part of the massage releases muscle tension, increases flexibility, and promotes overall well-being for both the body and mind.

3. Deep Massage for Tension Release:
In this phase, the therapist focuses on specific problem areas. They use deeper pressure and techniques such as kneading and circular movements to effectively release tension and restore the body's balance.

4. Final Phase and Relaxation:
The massage concludes with a gradual reduction in pressure intensity. The therapist uses gentle techniques to calm the body and allow for complete relaxation. A relaxing technique, such as light stroking, may be added at the end to ensure the body is fully relaxed and prepared for the rest of the day.

The ideal frequency of Thai massages depends on your needs and lifestyle:

For overall relaxation and stress relief:
Once every 2-4 weeks to maintain muscle relaxation and flexibility and prevent tension build-up.

For specific problems or pain:
If you suffer from chronic pain or specific issues, weekly sessions may be beneficial until improvement is noted, then less frequently thereafter.

For athletes or physically demanding jobs:
People who engage in strenuous physical activities may benefit from weekly massages to aid muscle recovery and prevent injuries.

For beginners:
Start with massages once a month and adjust based on how your body responds.

Thai massage is not recommended during pregnancy and menstruation. In such cases, we gladly offer our relaxing aroma massage with the use of aromatherapy oils, which help alleviate pain and promote relaxation.

Thai massage is also not suitable in the following cases:

• Acute infections or inflammations
• Severe heart conditions
• Recent surgeries
• Severe skin problems
• Osteoporosis

If you suffer from more serious illnesses or medical complications, we recommend consulting with your doctor before booking a Thai massage.

Our goal is to ensure that your massage experience is not only enjoyable but also safe.

It is common to feel mild pain or muscle soreness after a Thai massage, similar to what you might experience after intense exercise. This is a sign that the muscles have been thoroughly stretched and stimulated. This pain, known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), should be mild and gradually subside.

However, if the pain persists or is too intense, it's a good idea to discuss the massage intensity with the therapist next time to ensure the massage is ideally suited to your body.

At Eden's Garden, we offer traditional Thai massage on a massage table, also known as "table Thai massage." This method allows us to create an ergonomic and comfortable environment for both the client and the therapist, enhancing the effectiveness and precision of the massage.

Ergonomics and comfort: The massage table provides the therapist with optimal access to all parts of the body, ensuring a higher quality of massage.

Client comfort: The table provides stable support, ideal for clients with back or joint issues.

Flexibility of techniques: The massage table allows the therapist to perform a wider range of techniques tailored to the client's individual needs.

External Links and References

• The Benefits Of Table Thai Massage

• Is Table Thai Massage still Thai Massage?