In the US, I remember seeing a number of spas offering Thai massages, but never had one. I had incorrectly assumed it was another type of deep tissue based on pressure points or something similar. So I was excited when my friend booked a 2-hour Thai massage after a long day out and about - a good ol' hard deep tissue, relaxing massage where I can fall into a deep sleep.
The place was a huge establishment with great services and very organized. I was confused when they brought my friends (a couple) and me into a room with three mattresses on the ground and no curtains or towel to crawl under. I was more befuddled when they brought in big Thai pants and shirts to change into as I'm used to being in the buff for my massages. Flashbacks to all those times in school when you had boys face one way and girls face another - we quickly changed.
A Thai massage is one where the massage therapist uses his/her body to stretch yours into various yoga type positions. Too bad I didn't know about these massages during my developmental years as it may have helped me be taller similar to Bobby Brady stretching on the swing set. I did not get my deep sleep but I left with my back cracked.
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