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An ancient form of massage therapy and bodywork practiced in Thailand for more than 2,500 years that combines elements of acupressure, reflexology, Stretching, and yoga. In Thai massage, joints are loosened through manipulation, muscles are stretched, internal organs are toned, vitality is increased, and deep relaxation may be achieved. Thai massage is performed in a rhythmic and meditative way, with the goal of enabling both client and practitioner to achieve higher levels of consciousness. Thai massage is concerned with the whole body and focuses on the paths taken by energy.<\/p>\n

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An ancient form of massage therapy and bodywork practiced in Thailand for more than 2,500 years that combines elements of acupressure, reflexology, Stretching, and yoga. In Thai massage, joints are loosened through manipulation, muscles are stretched, internal organs are toned, vitality is increased, and deep relaxation may be achieved. Thai massage is performed in a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-134290","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-t"],"yoast_head":"\nThai massage - Definition of Thai massage<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"An ancient form of massage therapy and bodywork practiced in Thailand for more than 2,500 years that combines elements of acupressure, reflexology, Stretching, and yoga. 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