Many of us associate Thailand not only with sunny beaches with clear blue water, but also with one of its specialties: Thai Massage, or Nuat boran for the Thais. Thai massage is a form of deep tissue massage combined with stretching. The massage has Indian and Chinese roots. Thai masseuse or masseur will put their clients in Yoga like poses during the treatment, this is why Thai massage is often called Yoga for the lazy.
Massages is an intangible local culture, it’s virtually everywhere.
Koh Chang has become a favorite resort destination for locals (Thai or westerners who live many years in the land of smiles) as well as for the international tourists.
At the Spa Resort Ko Chang at Salak Kok Village, visitors can enjoy the Spa’s specialty: 32 Thai herbs steam bath. They also have an integrated Detox center as well as excellent Yoga and Reiki classes. We recommend their fasting detoxification, followed by raw food on their Radiance Restaurant, one of world 50 best restaurant according to the U.K. Health magazine.
The Baan Zen at Klong Prao Beach is a center for Yoga and meditation, Reiki, and Chakra Balancing. What exactly is Chakra Balancing, you might ask; Indian traditional writings say that there are more than 80,000 chakras (means disk in Sanskrit) in our spiritual body which defines our physical, mental, and spiritual functions. Chakra balancing aims to influence our chakras and make them positive. Having balance chakras mean having a more positive you.
Revitalize at Aar’ Spa (means River in Malayalam, a Southern Indian language) belonging to the Aana Resort in Klong Prao Beach. The spa offers massages and beauty treatment surrounded by breathtaking views.
Although Koh Chang is becoming more and more a resort island instead of a sleepy fisherman’s land, pampering yourself doesn’t mean you need to break the bank.
If all that you want is an authentic massage and don’t mind about posh venues, then you’ll be happy to know that you can have massages and reflexology without having to move yourself away from the beach. Beach massages cost a fracture of the prices they offer on luxurious spas. Great natural setting and you don’t have to hitch hike all the way back to Newark or Oslo–blissful!
