How to Prepare for a Thai Massage - Before, During and After!

Perhaps you've got some questions regarding your first Thai massage? First, review the massage limitations provided by the spa. If any of them apply to you, please schedule your Thai massage for a later day. If you really want to get the most out of your Thai massage, you must prepare ahead of time. And this guide will take you through all the steps!

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Massage day

Eat something at least an hour before your massage, preferably fresh fruits. Drink more water or tea, but avoid coffee, and abstain from alcoholic beverages. Do some stretches at home before a massage, which may help to lessen the discomfort that most people experience after it. Dress in loose-fitting garments and shoes with flat soles. If you don't really have time to change your clothing after work, at the very least, wear heels that are less high. Do not forget to tie up your long hair, which is particularly crucial if you're going to receive an oil massage since it will come into contact with the scent oils. Make sure that you always book a reputed place for the best experience. For instance, you can check out a luxury spa in Phuket the likes of Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. 

After arriving 

Try to relax and put all of your worries behind you as you enter the spa. Tell your masseur what you hope to get out of a massage. Point out areas that should be handled with more caution than normal. Alternatively, turn off, or at the very least, put your mobile phones on silent. When you go inside the spa for a massage, you can expect to be greeted by Asian music, and an exotic scent. Change your clothing to the ones they have provided for you, but keep the lower underwear on. Please take off any jewellery or watches you may have, and place them in the little container right next to the counter beside your bedside. Afterwards, lie down and wrap yourself in a towel to keep warm. When you are ready, the masseur will arrive and start the session. 

During the massage

Above all, try to relax and forget about your work or duties. If you can't, take a breath, concentrate on the masseur's actions and exhale as she presses. Traditional Thai massage is quite severe, bordering on pain as well as pleasure at the very same time - if you have a lot of muscular issues, the discomfort will always be there, but if it's too painful, please let the masseur know. Also, please let them know if the room is too cold or hot for you. You may have some muscular soreness after the initial traditional Thai massage, but this should subside within a few hours. You might feel this because your muscles are stretched, blood is supplied to some muscular tissues that have been stimulated, or nerves have been stimulated.

After massage

Since balms and oils that are used in the massage are typically absorbed by your skin entirely before the conclusion of the massage, you won't have to worry about your clothing being soiled. You are requested to leave your massage clothing and towels on the floor. Massage therapists will also offer you some herbal tea after the session. This is commonly served after a Thai massage session. If you would like to tip the masseur, please place your money in the box allocated for tips. You’re going to feel so relaxed and rejuvenated that there’s the chance that you might pass out on the bed, as your senses have been calmed down. Plus, you are 100 per cent likely to enjoy a night of deep relaxed sleep.