Earthoria » Thai massage http://www.earthoria.com Travel & lifestyle articles, videos & podcasts | Currently in: Spain & Denmark Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:27:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Podcast: Oil massage course in Chiang Mai http://www.earthoria.com/oil-massage-course-chiang-mai.html http://www.earthoria.com/oil-massage-course-chiang-mai.html#comments Tue, 27 May 2008 11:20:56 +0000 Thomas http://www.earthoria.com/oil-massage-course-chiang-mai.html Download audio file (Earthoria_P17_-_Oil_massage.MP3)
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In Tina’s last week in Chiang Mai, we went to Sabai De Ka Thai Massage to do a one day oil massage course with a lovely Thai lady called Kloy. We had a really memorable day and wouldn’t hesitate recommending it to others. You can listen to the podcast we made during the day by clicking the play button below. And yes, I’m shamelessly pimping my oily girlfriend in the picture below :-) .

Erotic Oil Massage course in Chiang Mai, Thailand

The details

Sabai De Ka Massage is located at 93/3 Moonmuang Road (just North of Tapae gate – the East gate of the old city) in Chiang Mai (see map below). You can contact Kloy by emailing her at sabai_de_ka@hotmail.com, or by telephone on 081-8813697 or 053-326529. A one day oil massage course cost 1100THB per person.


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]]> http://www.earthoria.com/oil-massage-course-chiang-mai.html/feed 5 Traditional Thai massage at Wat Umong, Chiang Mai http://www.earthoria.com/massage-at-wat-umong-chiang-mai.html http://www.earthoria.com/massage-at-wat-umong-chiang-mai.html#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:06:05 +0000 Tina Noga http://www.earthoria.com/?p=50 Tina, having a massage at Wat Umong, Chiang Mai, ThailandIf there is one thing Thailand is famous for it is definitely their massage parlours both erotic and non-erotic. Now I have never had an erotic massage (Thomas might – but I am sure he would not admit it) but I have enjoyed Thai massage many times. Thai massage is bodywork that is performed on a mat/futon on the floor. No oils are used, as it is performed over loose-fitting clothing, usually provided by the massage parlor. During the massage you are placed into numerous Yoga stretches that flow into one another, the masseuse (usually a woman) kneads and compresses the muscles, while intermittently applying acupressure. You are suppose to be completely relaxed while receiving a massage but that can honestly be a bit difficult sometimes when the pressure on the muscles is too hard. Then you will swiftly have to say "bao bao" which means "soft" in Thai. I usually do that every time in the beginning when I receive a massage – that saves me from saying it after it hurts too much.

My favorite massage parlor in Chiang Mai is located next to Wat Umong (please see directions in the blog A visit to Wat Umong (forest temple), Chiang Mai). When approaching Wat Umong you will see a big yellow sign on your right hand side saying "99". This means that the Thai massage costs 99 baht for one hour and is basically as cheap as you can find it in Chiang Mai. The house itself is open in the front and the roof is made from leaves which helps make the atmosphere very relaxed. There are always around 12 ladies working in this massage parlor, but in the weekend you might have to wait a little while to get a massage as the place is very popular among the Thai residents of Chiang Mai.

Thomas and I enjoy going there on the weekends when we are not working and usually get one and a half hour massage at a time enough to make you completely tranquil and forget about any stress you may have had during the week. It is definitely worth a try!

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