Thai Foot Massage in Eastbourne
Thursday, April 30th, 2009Thai Foot Massage is a massage of the lower legs, feet and hands that originated in Thailand about 2000 years ago. It is an integral part of traditional Thai Massage and has elements of Shiatsu, Reflexology and Chinese Massage – incorporating Yoga into the massage itself. Thai Foot Massage involves hands-on stretching, massage and the stimulation of reflex points. It is still taught by Buddhist monks in the temples of Thailand.
Thai Foot Massage is performed with the hands, and the practitioner uses their own body weight to get the pressure needed to perform the massage.
The benefits are many:
- Improves circulation in legs, feet and hands
- Stimulates lymphatic drainage
- Helps remove toxins
- Helps boost the immune system, thus preventing disease
- Increases oxygen to the hands, feet and legs
- Reduces stiffness and improves flexibility
- Accelerate physical healing
- Stress relief
- Improves sleep
- Feeling more grounded
- An increase in energy
- Relaxes body and mind