Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas…
”Let your heart be light From now on, all our troubles will be out of sight” … Frank Sinatra
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
I am sure everyone is familiar with this bold phrase and have probably heard it many times. Let’s take a moment to think about what it means. Research shows that emotions such as sadness can ultimately have key psychological benefits, such as increased motivation, better communication, and more accurate judgements. Therefore, a certain amount [...]
Thailand Lantern Festivals – 31st October
Loy Krathong and Yi Peng are two of Thailand's most famous festivals (also known as the Thailand Lantern Festivals) that both take place on the same day. In 2020, Loy Krathong will take place on October 31 while Yi Peng will take place on both October 31 and November 1. [...]
End of Buddhist Lent (Awk Phansa)
Maya, the mother of Buddha died a week after Buddha was born. She was reborn in the Trayastrimsa Heaven as a god named Santusita. To honour his mother, Buddha ascended to the Trayastrimsa Heaven and preached from the Abhidhamma texts to Santusita for three months. Boun Ok Phansa marks Buddha's return to earth and [...]
Benefits of the herbs used to make the Tradition Hot Compress
Keeping in line with last week’s post, here are some benefits of the herbs used to make the Tradition Hot Compress: A brief overview of key health benefits before we go into a little more detail on just a few ingredients: Camphor – Relieves pain, itching, treats skin infections. Ginger – Relieves pain, treats digestive issues, great [...]
Hot Herbal Compress Massage: …. Give yourself some LOVE
IDEAL FOR: ALLEVIATING PAIN STIFF, SORE OR PULLED MUSCLES AND LIGAMENTS CHRONIC BACK ACHES ARTHRITIS HEADACHES/ MIGRAINE The Thai healing medicine practice of Hot Herbal Compress Massage Treatments & Therapy goes back to the ancient knowledge of healing properties of plants and herbs and their application on the body. Thai herbal treatments are used [...]
Why has SELF-CARE become a necessity?
Times are challenging but I strongly believe that life is made of seasons and that we all have what it takes to emerge from this situation better than we were. During this trying time, we have come to recognize self-care as washing our hands and practicing social distancing. Whilst I take no importance away [...]
Traditional Thai Massage
Thai massage has many benefits for the individual. It uses the gentle pressure on energy lines and the yoga-like stretching to relax the whole body on a deeper level. This deeper level of relaxation improves the individuals' personal outlook, and their emotional status. Deep relaxation has been shown to promote a deeper, more restorative [...]
Queen’s Birthday and Mother’s Day in Thailand
August 12 is an annual public holiday in Thailand in honor of Queen Sirikit’s birthday. Queen Sirikit is said to be the ‘Mother of the Nation’ which is why her birthday on August 12 is also celebrated as Mother’s Day (Wan Mae) in Thailand. MAKE A BOOKING NOW [...]
Woman’s day in South Africa
Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Womens Day on the 9th August in South Africa? It has nothing to do with honouring women just because we need another “Mother’s Day”. This day commemorates the 9 August 1956 when women participating in a national march petitioned against pass laws. On this day in 1956, [...]