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For the uninitiated, a tradition Thai massage isn't erlaxing as people may imagine. To gain most benefit, the massage will be painful as it involves strectching and pressing. The technique does not emphasize kneading muscles; it is a form of yoga which has its origins in India, and is based on applying of pressure to various points dotted along 10 main lines of the body. By massaging these pressure points the practitioner can treat diseases and relieve pain. As one European delegate to the Royal Thai Court in Ayutthaya chronicled 400 years massage and tramples him under foot! Trandition thai massage is considered a spiritual pratice closely connected to the teachings of the Buddaha, and for centuries was taught and practised in "wat" , Buddhist temple. Wat pho in Bangkok remain an important school of traditional massage, In Buddhist terms, the act of giving the massage is thought to be one of 'metta' , meaning loving kindness.
Source: Sawasdee Magazine , April 1994 Page 92