You may already be familiar with the many benefits of massage. You know about the stress relief, pain relief, and relaxation that result from a good massage. Even if you’re a massage regular, however, you may be wondering how different types of massage can benefit your body in different ways.

This isn’t a passive massage where you just lie on the table and drift off while your masseuse works their magic. Thai massage is often described as “lazy yoga.” During a Thai massage session, your therapist will stretch your body into a variety of positions that most closely resemble yoga positions. Through this stretching, you’ll relieve muscle tension, increase muscle flexibility, add to your muscle tone, and help aid joint mobility. All of these benefits help in the reduction of stress.