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Thailand’s lively capital reveals a host of serene spas.
Bangkok is a vibrant, colorful city with a unique energy: endless traffic jams; open-air markets offering everything from pad Thai to T-shirts to all imaginable types of orchids; motorcycles galore; and a hip young set making waves in the music, film, and fashion scenes. This city of nine million is on an incredible upswing. Yet at the same time, it’s very much connected to its past. Here, ancient temples (about 400 of them) stand alongside new skyscrapers going up faster than you can say sawadee — Thai for “hello.” There are tuk-tuks (bicycle-powered cabs) and a modern SkyTrain, Bangkok’s official mass transit system.
What Is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a type of foot massage in which pressure is applied to points on the feet to stimulate balance, well-being, and healing throughout the body. Reflexology is based on the principle that there are ten energy zones in the body (running from head to toes, similar to the meridians on which acupuncture is based) and points on the feet (called reflex points) that correspond to specific body parts.
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The foot massage below can be a complete treatment in itself, or for maximum pampering you can follow your massage with a few reflexology techniques
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Sitting in a comfortable, supportive chair or couch, or on the floor, place the outside ankle ofyour left foot on your right thigh.
2. Rub a drop of oil or lotion between your hands to warm it up, then gently stroke and rub your foot until it’s covered with the oil or lotion.
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