Stretching is one of the easiest things we as humans can do for our health, and yet so many people can get too caught up in work or leisure time that this important exercise often doesn’t make the cut. Why stretch for no reason? If I’m not running a marathon, why do I need it? The truth is, stretching is not something that is only useful to athletes—our muscles are designed to move, and when our bodies sit dormant for a long time (be it from sitting at a desk, standing on our feet all day, or even waking up after a restful night of sleep) our muscles are crying for attention. The truth is, we should be stretching daily to keep our joints healthy, flexible, and able to take on even mild strenuous activities that we may experience during the day. Our muscles need movement, and stretching makes a tremendous difference in how they feel throughout the day.

While it may be tempting to stretch whenever and however you want, though, pulling your muscles in the wrong direction or with too sudden of a movement can actually hurt you instead of helping. That’s why it’s important to know good stretching techniques and to be aware of your body’s own range of motion. If you’re like me, you’ve made the mistake once or twice of having a big stretch first thing in the morning, then buckling down in pain after something has been pulled in the wrong way. Stretching is an exercise just like anything else, and knowing the proper ways to execute it will make your daily stretching infinitely better.

Curious how stretching could really make that much of a difference? Aside from increasing flexibility and muscle movement, stretching also has an effect on your mind , and may help you relax, ease emotional tensions, and give you the tools to better approach your day. When you’re stressed or sitting in the same position for too long your muscles become tense, and that causes negative mental effects that can ruin your whole day. Instead of sitting with your muscle pain, look up the best stretching technique for you and give it a try—you may find that your muscles, and your mind, really reap the benefits.

If you’re looking for a way to delve into some deeper stretches, check out Traditional Thai Body Massage .With the help of a trained therapist, your muscles will be stretched in directions that may be difficult to achieve alone. These deep stretches are wonderful for your body and your mind, and may even show you the way to finding what stretches feel right for you. Remember, while it is important to integrate stretching in your daily life, it is just as important to stretch the right way to prevent further pain for your body. Consulting your Thai Massage therapist will point you in the right direction for stretching efficiently, effectively, and in the most beneficial way possible.

Thai Herbal Massage —if you’re looking for a relaxing, restorative, and therapeutic experience, there’s nothing better. Formed from thousands of years  of tradition and research, Thai Herbal Massage (or luk pra kob, in Thai) is a tried and true massage technique that has relieved pain, rejuvenated skin, and improved the general wellbeing of Thai people throughout Thailand’s history. In recent years this technique has made its way to the West, settling in between Swedish Massage and other heat treatments like Hot Stone procedures. However, there’s a reason Thai Herbal Massage has become (and continues to be) so popular, both here in the West and overseas: the benefits are incredible, and practitioners everywhere agree.

So what are the benefits of Thai Herbal Massage? What makes this massage technique different from traditional massage? For one, Thai Herbal Massage is accompanied by, well, herbs! Traditional herbs like camphor, turmeric, and lemongrass are combined into a hot compress, which creates a wonderful aroma and soothing-to-the-touch oils to ease pain and relax the muscles. While there are traditional herbal blends for the compress, herbs can also be combined to suit your unique needs. If you don’t like a particular smell, you aren’t required to include that herb in your massage. The compress is worked over your body, allowing the heat to ease muscle tensions while the oil from the herbs absorbs into your skin, providing both internal and external benefits for your body.
Some may compare Thai Herbal Massage to Hot Stone Massage, and while we agree there are similar benefits to the two procedures, Thai Herbal Massage tends to do the job quicker and in a far more relaxing fashion. Hot Stone Massage is designed to relieve body stresses and tensions, but if done wrong, this technique can leave the client feeling uncomfortable—or even severely burned . An untrained therapist can cause catastrophic damage to the skin, causing scalding, bruising, or increased risk of infection . Even with an excellent therapist, Hot Stone Massage can cause dehydration and headaches if the client is not prepared.

In contrast, Thai Herbal Massage is gentle and safe for the skin, and there is little risk of burn or bruising with the procedure. Though there are certainly plenty of benefits to Hot Stone Massage, if you’re looking for a relaxing and effective massage method, we highly recommend Thai Herbal Massage instead. There is no age restriction for Thai Herbal Massage (while Hot Stone Massage can be unsafe for younger children or the elderly), so any and all ages can enjoy this timeless and beneficial technique.
Have some aches and pains? Inflammation? Need some time to relax? Book a Thai Herbal Massage today by visiting our website or calling us at 720-385-4840.
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Getting a massage for the first time can be intimidating, and with so many different massage styles it’s hard to tell exactly what you need to do to prepare. While every massage is different, there are a few things you should keep in mind before taking the leap and booking your appointment—hopefully after reading this, you’ll feel comfortable, prepared, and ready to improve your health with a professional massage!

Our biggest piece of advice is to check in with your massage therapist. Many massage businesses will have directions on what to do to prepare and, if they don’t, you should be able to contact them and ask ahead of time. Because massage procedures can have very different preparations associated with them, it’s always best to check. If for some reason you can’t find appropriate information or if you haven’t chosen a therapist yet, there are some general rules and tips that should get you through just about any massage style.

• Wear flexible or loose clothing. Some massages require you to strip down to get the best possible massage—which is something you shouldn’t feel embarrassed about!—but for those that don’t, loose clothing is essential. As you can imagine, it is difficult for a therapist to work on your muscles through rougher materials like jeans or thick sweaters. Coming in loose clothing ensures that, no matter if your massage will happen with or without clothing, your therapist will be able to efficiently work on relaxing your muscles.
  
• Hydrate—but not too much. Keeping yourself hydrated before and after a massage is crucial to how much the massage will benefit you. Think of it like this: if you’re going to run a 5k race, you’re going to want to drink water both before starting the race and after it’s over. It’s the same with massage. Though you aren’t doing the work, your massage therapist is working out your muscles, sometimes in extreme ways. Water is so, so important for this process. However, don’t try to drink a huge amount of water right before your massage, because having the urge to go to the bathroom can be quite unpleasant while getting a massage! (If you do find yourself desperately needing to go, be vocal with your therapist. Let them know so they can find a good stopping point to allow you to use the restroom before continuing.)
  
• Don’t eat a huge meal before your massage. Some massages require fasting to a certain degree, but if you do happen to eat food, make sure it isn’t something big and greasy. Because massage can stimulate your organs—including your digestive system and intestine tracts—having a ton of food before getting one can be a bit unpleasant.
  
• Book your appointment for a time when you can go home and rest after. Though it may be tempting to pop in for a massage during a long lunch break at work, we encourage you to plan ahead and pick a time that leaves you space to relax when it’s over. Just like when you participate in a heavy workout, getting a massage can be taxing on your muscles—in a good way! Regardless, it’s always a good idea to go home and take a load off after a muscle workout, and your body will feel much better if you give it some time to rest.
  
• Have an open mind. Though it can be easy to feel stressed about your first appointment, it’s best to just let it go. Take a deep breath and know that you’re doing something great for your body. Your therapist will not judge you for your body type, skin condition, or any other part of you that you feel self-conscious of. They are there to help you heal from the stresses of daily life—let them work their magic while you relax!
  

We hope that these general tips help you with your first massage, or even your fiftieth! You’re on your way down a road of better health, better movement, and a more relaxed life, and with these rules you can be prepared for whatever procedure works best for you and your needs.

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There are dozens of massage techniques out there, each with their unique health benefits. Today we’ll be looking at one of these techniques unique to Thai Massage—Tok Sen. Tok Sen massage involves a wooden hammer being tapped along your Sen energy line, relaxing the muscles, healing chronic pains, and improving the pathways of the nervous system. This isn’t just any old hammer—the Tok Sen hammer is made from auspicious wood, often blessed by a Buddhist monk, and is commonly made from tamarind trees. The deep vibrations of this special hammer striking against the Sen energy line has incredible healing effects, and the massage is often tailored to your specific needs.

But where did Tok Sen come from? Though there is no concrete history, many believe that Tok Sen originated from Thai farmers , who needed work done on their bodies after long, rigorous days in the fields. Tok Sen massages may have been performed by their wives or fellow workers, and, due to the auspicious wood and monk’s blessing, the Thai workers believed that the tapping was not only healing their external ailments, but also their internal energy disfunctions. Tok Sen quite literally heals from the inside out!

Nervous about booking a Tok Sen massage? Don’t be! Tok Sen is wonderful for your body, and usually has no pain or bruising. If you’re looking for a safe, trusted place to have a Tok Sen massage, we would love to see you drop by. Book an appointment now here or call us at 720-385-4840.

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This weekend—April 13th through the 15th—we celebrate the Thai New Year, otherwise known as Songkran. Full of dancing, floral apparel, and widespread “water throwing,”  Songkran is one of Thailand’s most vibrant and exciting festivals. Over these few days, Thais and tourists alike will partake in fun, water-soaking activities, dumping buckets of water on each other and breaking out the super-soakers to make sure no one person comes out dry. This water, the Thai people believe, is capable of washing away the dirt and grime of the passing year to enter the new year clean—and everyone manages to have fun along the way!

On the surface, Songkran may seem like it’s all about festivities and water fights, but the true tradition of the holiday is all about Buddhism—more specifically, Songkran at its core is a celebration where the Thai people cleanse Buddhist statues with scented water and bathe the hands and feet of their honorable monks and family members to bring good fortune and prosperity in the year to come. The holiday is one centered around the cleansing of karma and attachments, and many Thai families partake in the physical cleaning of their homes and neighborhoods to prepare for a fresh year. Songkran is a time of family, preparation, and prayers for a bright future.

Songkran derives from a Sanskrit word meaning “passage,” and much of the celebration is built off the Buddhist and Indian concept of smoothly passing not only into the new year, but also into a new
astrological cycle . As flowers start to bloom and the cold nip of winter finally dies away, Buddhists in Thailand and the surrounding areas rejoice in the opportunity for a fresh start. Bad luck is pushed away, good luck is invited in, and everyone gives thanks for their blessings in the year that has passed. In cleaning statues of Buddhas and sprinkling water on the hands of monks and novice monks, Thai Buddhists also accumulate merit, an incredibly important aspect of the Buddhist faith. Amid all of the water and fun festivities, these Buddhist ideas are the true root of Songkran.

We wish you good fortune in this new year!

Getting work done on your body can be stressful, particularly when you don’t know where to turn to get the best possible service. How do you know you’re getting a quality massage? More importantly, how can you know that your money is going to be well spent at a place that is actually going to introduce change into your life? Many look to the credentials of the therapist, but often the most trustworthy sources come from other clients—people just like you! Reading reviews online is incredibly important, both for us and for you. Studies show that consumers are increasingly relying on reviews to ensure they get the very best product, and with so many different options out there thanks to the internet, those reviews are vital in deciding if a service is for you or not.

Here at Siam Sensation we are proud to say that we have five-star reviews across multiple sites. We pride ourselves in our work ethic and ability to help change the lives of everyone who walks through our door, and we’re overjoyed to receive such positive feedback. It means a lot to us to hear from our clients—thank you for your quality and genuine responses to our services!

But we won’t just sit here and talk about how good our service is—just check out our pages on Google , Yelp , Facebook , and TripAdvisor  and let the reviews speak for themselves!

We’ve heard it all our lives—getting a massage is a luxury, a treat, something on the same lines as going to the spa for a day and lounging in a bath with cucumbers over our eyes. While this can be true for some massage services, the full truth is that getting a massage is not just for pampering. Sure, you can get a massage during your vacation for a chance to take a break and relax, but you should also be seeing a massage therapist at home, after work, and during moments in life where you feel like you’re far from those good vacation vibes. The truth is that massage is good for your health—excellent, even. It’s more than that luxurious, frivolous, once-in-a-lifetime moment of relaxation that many expect it to be. The health benefits of massage are vast and address a broad range of ailments, most of which can be solved by—surprise!—going to your local massage therapist and having the bad stuff worked out. Many massage styles work on detoxifying the body, replenishing energy, and pinpointing exactly where the cause of your pains originates. Our bodies are full of tiny interconnected details, and massage practices like Foot Reflexology or Hand Reflexology utilize these pathways to locate issues deeper in the body. And these practices not only locate the problem; they can often help cure them. So the next time you debate getting a massage but are put off by thinking it’s a luxury, think again! Getting a massage can be just as important for your health as going to see the doctor—and we recommend you do both!
Looking for a massage that’s both healthy and relaxing? Try a Thai Herbal Massage !

Traditional Thai Massage is chock-full of health benefits that can change the lives of athletes, those suffering from joint and muscle pain, or even your everyday average Joe—and that means you! Whether you’re looking for pain relief or hoping to ease a stress-induced and overactive mind, Thai Massage is the ideal form of medicine. To save you the time of researching every massage style under the sun, we’ve provided a list to get you started on the path to good health. Let’s get into 5 life-changing benefits that Thai Massage can offer.

1. Pain Relief
Okay, this one seems obvious, but we cannot stress enough how important massage is to those suffering from joint, muscle, or even nerve pain. Chronic pain can be tiring and affect our daily activity, rendering us unable to do the things we enjoy in life. That’s where Thai Massage comes in. Services like the Pa Kao Ma Stretching Massage and Traditional Thai Body Massage are specifically designed to target your pains and work them back into shape, helping train your body to move naturally, efficiently, and, most importantly, in a way that is pain-free. Whether you’ve thrown out your back picking up a heavy box or have suffered from knee pain your entire life, Thai Massage can help send your aches and pains packing.

2. Improved Blood Circulation
We live in the age of computers and long work days spent sitting in hard chairs. Believe it or not, this way of life can severely affect our circulatory system—and not in a good way. If you suffer from tingling toes, cold fingers, or overall limb numbness, it’s likely that a circulation issue is to blame. While it can be easy to brush this off and try to forget about it, circulatory problems are actually a serious issue and can cause other health problems along the way. To combat your circulation issues, we recommend Herbal Massage or Reflexology treatments. These forms of Thai Massage help locate where your circulation is being hindered and unblock your blood flow, clearing the way for healthy, efficient movement. Repeated massage can encourage your vessels to continue flowing the way they should.

3. A Calm Mind
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Too stressed about work? Too anxious about upcoming travels? Too down to motivate yourself? Relief may be as easy as booking yourself a massage. Though most massages can give you some time for peace and quiet, services like Aromatherapy Massage use oils specifically tailored to your body to help release unwanted thoughts from your mind and cleanse your body of toxins. While the movements of the massage ease tensions in your body, the oils work on freeing your mind, giving you a chance to take a breath, relax yourself, and prepare for whatever troubles may lay ahead.

4. Energy Rejuvenation
Feeling more tired than usual lately? We’ve all been there. But did you know that getting a Thai Massage can actually help bring more energy into your life to give you a boost when you’re feeling bogged down? Many of our energy problems are tied to toxins in our system, whether we picked them up from an outside source or allowed them to fester inside of us due to stress or diet. These toxins can attack the body and make us feel sluggish and tired, which can affect our daily lives. There is a vast array of massage techniques that can combat this buildup of toxins and pull them to surface, unblocking stagnant energy and bringing you out of the muck and into the light. If you suffer from low energy these services can be life-changing, giving you more time and freedom to do the things you want to do.

5. Overall Relaxation
We know you deserve it. Relaxation can be sorely overlooked in today’s world, where breaks are limited and it seems like there is no time to sit down and take a breath. Despite the fact that we live in a fast-paced reality, we need to recognize that relaxation is essential to keeping up with what life throws at us—and nothing is more relaxing than taking a chunk of time to yourself and booking that massage that you’ve been thinking about for months. This is your sign—book the massage! We’re all human, and, though we’d like to imagine we can go all the time without a break, we need to take time for ourselves. If you’re in the mood for extra relaxation, why not try a Traditional Thai Massage involving oils or herbs? Nothing can help relax you more—both mentally and physically.

Not sure where to go for service? We’ve got you covered. Siam Sensation Thai Massage  has all these services and more, and we’re here to help you get your life back into shape. We hope that learning a bit more about the crucial benefits of Traditional Thai Massage has opened your eyes to how you can change your life with something as simple as a massage—all you have to do is book an appointment online or by phone at 720-3854840.

See you soon!​