Thai massage, unlike traditional massage, necessarily includes head and face massage. Thais pay special attention to this part of the body, since a person's state of health directly depends on their thoughts. Head and face massage is often referred to as the touch of the Buddha, implying the ordering of thoughts, distracting from the hustle and bustle and immersing the patient in a meditative state.
The "touch of the Buddha" head and face massage can be performed with the help of a massage therapist's hands alone, as well as using special bags of herbs. Their composition is quite complex, suffice it to say that the number of ingredients of the herbal collection consists of 10 to 20 items. Before use, herbal pouches are steamed in water vapor, and then applied to acupuncture points on the patient's face.
The traditional Thai hand massage procedure effectively relieves tension, promotes blood flow, a healthy complexion, and stimulates the patient's skin rejuvenation processes. Her technique consists of alternating soft touches and stroking, most often circular, with strong thumb pressure on the active points.
Often, a massage therapist pulls patients by the hair, stimulating not only blood flow to the hair follicles, but also contributing to their strengthening and growth. As a matter of fact, the whole process of head and face massage "touch of the Buddha" helps the patient to harmonize with the surrounding nature and awaken inner forces within him.
