Thai massage is a form of therapeutic touch that differs in many ways from traditional massage. Instead of a massage table, you lie on a mat on the floor while the provider manipulates your body in ...

In Thai massage, a practitioner uses stretching, pulling, and rocking techniques to attempt to relieve tension, promote relaxation, and improve flexibility and circulation. Sometimes referred to as ...

As a regular runner, I am no stranger to the world of sports recovery. I go for a 4-mile run a few mornings per week and usually do one longer run on the weekends, so I’m constantly stretching and ...

An innovative program in Chiang Mai offers incarcerated women training and certification in the UNESCO-recognized therapy Nuad Thai—and an opportunity for a better life. Like all massage students in ...

Merely flashing my filthy passport is enough to rent a motorcycle in Chiang Mai for a trip into the mountainous countryside of northern Thailand. I am heading to the tiny village of Pai, smack in the ...

Many believe Thai massage has various health benefits, including lowering stress, boosting energy, and improving athletic performance. The technique that Thai massage practitioners use is very ...

A trip to Thailand would not be complete without visiting at least one of its temple complexes. Data from Statista shows that there are more than 43,000 Buddhist temples in the country as of 2023. Wat ...