Wat Pho is also famous as Thailand's first university, and is center for traditional Thai massage - the rich, famous and powerful have all been known to come here. Inscribed on stone in the walls of Wat Pho are all that was known about Thai massage dating from the reign of King Rama III (most previous texts were lost when the Burmese destroyed Ayuthaya)
To get a traditional massage here costs 150B for 30 mins, 250B for an hour and herbal massages are available at 350B an hour. If you want to experience traditional Thai massage, this is probably the best place available and is highly recommended, though be aware that it's not exactly a gentle experience. A foot reflexology massage is also available at 250B for 45 minutes.
It is also possible to take courses to learn traditional Thai massage. These are for 30 hours and cost 4,500B. Courses can be spread over either 10 or 15 days. The massage center is situated at the back of the Wat, the opposite side from the entrance. To get a massage, simply turn up here and wait in line until a masseur is available - perhaps 10 or 20 minutes in the quieter periods in the early morning and late afternoon.
Body massage courses
1) Oil Massage 6 days(Only at Salaya) 2) Scrub Sauna Mask and Waxing 5 days 3) Anti - Cellulite Massage 4 days>
Theory
- Anatomy and physiology - Herbal medicine for spa treatment - Precaution and contradiction for spa treatment
APPLY : Before the class the 1st Monday of the month
Class Time: From 9 AM to 5 PM for 20 Days Monday thru Saturday.
FEE : 22,000 Baht (include books)
***Class at Salaya***
Month
Date
July
11 - 2 August
September
12 - 4 Oct
November
14 - 6 Dec
Foot Massage Course - 30 Hours
Study foot massage method that integrate the knowledge of Chinese reflexology points with the most relaxing Wat Po massage techniques. Thai massage practically starts at the sole of the lift foot to stimulate the wind element and to balance all of four elements in human body (earth, water, wind and fire). Moreover, pressing and massaging through reflexology points are benefited to regain and improve activities of internal organs.
Practical session only
- Introduction to Thai massage and foot massage - Precaution and prohibition of foot massage - Foot reflexology points - Massage technique, step and procedure - We Welcome customers and give recommendations
Fee : 6,500 baht
Monday thru Sunday for Wat Po TTM School, Chetawan TTM school at Chaeng Watthana and IKD in Sukhumwit .
Monday thru Saturday for Chetawan Health school in Salaya, NakornPrathom and Chetawan TTM school in Chiang Mai
Class Time : From 9 AM to 4 PM for 5 consecutive days unless otherwise pre-arranged.
*Please bring 3 pictures 2" by 2" size for each course.
Wat Pho is also famous as Thailand's first university, and is center for traditional Thai massage - the rich, famous and powerful have all been known to come here. Inscribed on stone in the walls of Wat Pho are all that was known about Thai massage dating from the reign of King Rama III (most previous texts were lost when the Burmese destroyed Ayuthaya)
To get a traditional massage here costs 150B for 30 mins, 250B for an hour and herbal massages are available at 350B an hour. If you want to experience traditional Thai massage, this is probably the best place available and is highly recommended, though be aware that it's not exactly a gentle experience. A foot reflexology massage is also available at 250B for 45 minutes.
It is also possible to take courses to learn traditional Thai massage. These are for 30 hours and cost 4,500B. Courses can be spread over either 10 or 15 days. The massage center is situated at the back of the Wat, the opposite side from the entrance. To get a massage, simply turn up here and wait in line until a masseur is available - perhaps 10 or 20 minutes in the quieter periods in the early morning and late afternoon.
