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Nuat Thai:Traditional Thai Massage
Massage has long served as a method to promote circulation and relax the body’s muscles. From Chinese tui na to Indian abhyanga, many varieties of massage exist throughout the world. Thailand is particularly well known for its traditional massage therapy, called nuat thai, which simply means Thai massage. The epicenter of Thai massage is Wat Pho. Located in downtown Bangkok next to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho is one of Thailand’s largest and oldest Buddhist temples. The temple itself—which is renowned for its magnificent reclining Buddha—is also home to one of Thailand’s leading schools of nuat thai. Delivered by the school’s highly trained students, customers have a variety of options to consider—from a simple thirty minute foot massage, to an hour long, full-body session. In Korea, many people visit massage shops to improve their health or to beautify their skin. Let us introduce the traditional Thai massage nuat thai, which is listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Thailand
When most people think of Thailand, the beautiful tropical sea, friendly smiles, and massage come to their minds. Nuat thai, a highly effective traditional massage, is listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The origin of nuat thai stretches back to premodern times when Thai peasantry developed their own theraputic self-care; local healers provided relief to villagers suffering from aches and pains from their long hours in the fields. Over time, the therapies evolved into a formal system of knowledge that eventually gave birth to nuat thai. It is now officially recognized by the Thai government as a medical and therapeutic treatment, and is treasured around the world as a unique and highly effective a form of massage therapy.
Nuat thai helps promote blood circulation and boosts the immune system. It also relieves tension, helps relax muscles, and helps injured muscles heal faster and stronger. The massage alleviates insomnia and headaches and has the potential to reduce inflammation in the body. It can provide relief from cramping in the legs, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, and knee pain as well.
Various Massages in Korea
Massage is also very popular in Korea. There are a wide variety of massages available, with the most famous ones being aroma massages, pressure point massage, foot massage, bamboo massage, and stone massage. Growth-enhancing massage that Koreans believe enhances children’s growth, and meridian massage for correction of the body line, are also popular. Aside from massaging by hand, numerous devices, such as massage chairs and hand-held massagers, have become available on the market. It reflects how indispensable massage therapy has become for everyone amid our busy modern lifestyles. In recent years, products such as massage balls and massage creams are facilitating the practice at home. We highly recommend unwinding your busy day with a massage.
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