Krakow Wellness & SPA Farmona
The Lanna Treatments - NEW
Years ago, the areas of today’s Northern Thailand were inhabited by people coming from Southern China, India, Burma and Laos. Each of these cultures brought rich medical traditions, such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine or folk methods of healing the body and the mind. The knowledge, handed down from generation to generation, was kept secret and improved by monks. In the times of the ancient Kingdom of Lanna it was decided that the knowledge gathered over the ages should be systematized. Under the supervision of doctor Jivaka Komarabhacca, who was the court physician of the Buddha himself, the basic medical assumptions were established, which became the foundations of the Traditional Thai Medicine. Human body maps showing the energy channels and marma points were carved in stone tablets and until today they have been kept in temples.
The Lanna Treatments were developed by Buddhist monks from Chiang Mai province in Northern Thailand and are performed by female therapists from Thailand, graduates of the massage school in the Wat Pho Temple.
Holistic Purifying Ritual
time: 2 hours, relaxation in a herbal baths combined with Thai massage;
price: PLN 270
For years the Traditional Thai herbal bath has been used as an antidote to various diseases. It is a method of healing respiratory system diseases, problems with the cardiovascular system, in particular – thanks to its purifying properties – it is recommended as an element of body detoxication. Herbs, such as Thai ginger, lemon grass and eucalyptus leaves accelerate the removal of toxic substances. After the baths session there is a 1.5 hour traditional Thai massage or Sib Song Panna – exclusive type of Thai massage which clears the energy channels and brings vital powers. The ritual improves the physical, emotional and intellectual condition.
Lanna Ritual with Thai herbs
time: 1.5 hours, herbal bath or relaxation in herbal baths plus relaxing herbal stamps massage; price: PLN 260
The ritual is designed for tired and stressed people. It starts with a session in a herbal baths or with a herbal bath in a specifically selected mix of Thai herbs which have soothing and tonic properties. The next step is a Sa Moon Prai massage with warm herbal compresses made of ground herbs and spices (among others. ginger, lemon grass, camphorwood, kaffir lime, eucalyptus). At first, when the stamps are very hot, the masseuse shortly touches and presses certain places on the body. As the stamps get cooler, the massage gets more intensive and allows the active plant ingredients to be released and absorbed into hot skin.
The ritual soothes, relaxes and perfectly removes the muscle tension caused by stress. It improves blood and lymph circulation and thus stimulates the metabolism and removes toxins. It is very relaxing and intensively stimulates the senses thanks to the fragrance of essential oils in the air.
Shan Ritual with Burmese herbs
time: 2.5 hours, aromatic body care ritual, price: PLN 330
Shan is a province of North-Eastern Burma. It is the homeland of the notable folk healers, who, specially for Farmona Wellness & SPA, have developed a ritual based on Burmese herbs. The treatment starts with a ritual washing of feet. Next, the traditional Shan massage is performed, being a combination of influences of the Tibetan medicine , Ayurveda and Unani Tibb – the Persian medicine. The technique includes deep pressure, as well as muscles and joints stretching. A mixture of coconut oil and Burmese herbs is used for the massage. Another stage is the Mandalay Scrub based on rice powder, cinnamon, turmeric, green tea and ginger. The culmination of the ritual is the relaxing herbal bath with the addition of kaffir lime (a variety of lime), tea leaves, pandanus and henna. The treatment has purifying and nourishing properties.
Nuad Boran (Thai Yoga Massage)
time: 1.5 hours or 2 hours, a unique method of manual therapy having a centuries-old history, being a combination of yoga elements, acupressure and reflexotherapy.
1.5 hours, price: PLN 240
2 hours, price: PLN 300
During the massage the muscles are pressed to make them relaxed and then they are stretched to broaden the range of movements. Strong pressures stimulate the energy points which are located along the sen channels and help remove the toxins gathered in the muscles, which are the cause of many diseases.
The massage starts from the feet, and then goes through the other parts of the body towards the head. During the session the person being massaged is placed in various positions – on the back, on the side, on the stomach, in a sitting position and in hatha yoga positions. That is why the Thai massage is sometimes called the “yoga for lazy people”. Unlike acupuncture it does not focus on points but all the whole energy channels. In total there are 72 000 distinct lines, but fourteen of them are the most important. At times the massage may be painful, especially at the beginning. However it perfectly relaxes, restores vital powers and reduces muscle and joint fatigue. It is recommended for men as it perfectly improves the physical condition and supplements sports activities.
Sib Song Panna Massage
time: 1 hour, holistic body massage, performed through thin, loose clothes,
price: PLN 230
Sib Song Panna is an aristocratic family from the times of the Kingdom of Lanna. Today this term is used to describe everything which is exclusive, the premium quality, elegance, as well as the type of Thai massage reserved for the members of the royal family. The massage is a synthesis of a few techniques: pressing with the body (not only with the palms but also with thumbs, feet, elbows, forearms and knees), reflexotherapy, work with energy channels, paying attention to blood circulation and the lymphatic system, as well as stretching and yoga. It resembles Nuad Boran, the traditional Thai massage, with the difference that it is performed on a massage table.
Sa Moon Prai Massage
time: 1 hour, therapeutic massage with herbal stamps, removes tensions and muscle pain, price: PLN 230
During the battle of Ayuthaya, the historic capital of Thailand, the wounded soldiers landed in Buddhist temples where they were treated with healing massage and herbal compresses. Today this technique is broadly used in Asian SPAs. Therapeutic Sa Moon Prai massage is a combination of two ancient healing concepts – energy massage and herbal medicine. Hot stamps filled with a herbal mixture are called the “hot pressure”, having an effect similar to acupuncture. The massage is performed along the sen energy lines, acupressure points and joints. Hot herbal compresses remove muscle pain. The massage is recommended for spinal problems, migraines and Western civilization diseases – neck and arms tension.
Burmese Shen Massage
time: 1.5 hours, soothing, aromatic body massage, price: PLN 250
In this massage one may discover the influence of Tibetan medicine, Ayurveda and Unani Tibb – the Persian medicine. It is a combination of muscle and joint stretching and the acupressure techniques (steady, balanced pressure) and the elements of Ayurvedic massage (longer, stroking moves).
A mixture of coconut oil and herbs is used for the massage. It is perfect for oil massage lovers who appreciate strong techniques and elements of stretching.
Theravada massage NEW!
time 1,5 hour, relaxing massage with warm herbal compresses; 300 PLN
Theravada massage is derived from the tradition of Tibetan medicine, where human health is closely related to the balance of physical and spiritual strength. During the massage therapist focuses on releasing of tension of muscles and tendons also introducing into a deep state relaxation. The treatment improves blood and lymph circulation, restores the balance of metabolic processes of entire body. It stimulates recovery after injuries and regenerates after overtraining. Due to applying of warm compresses with a specially composed blend of Thai herbs (jasmine rice, lemon grass, kaffir lime) the massage intensively relaxes, calms and allows to forget about everyday stress and fatigue.Thai Massage of Feet, Legs, Shoulders and Neck
time: 1 hour, therapeutic massage with very effective detoxication properties,
price: PLN 150
Thai massage of feet, legs, palms, shoulders and neck is one of the oldest therapeutic methods making the use of the power of touch. It strengthens the whole body by removing the blockades hampering the flow of vital energy.
Thai Reflexotherapy
Time: 45 min, foot massage with a wooden stick, price: PLN 110
It is a specific type of reflexotherapy. During the treatment a specially shaped wooden stick is used, which stimulates the body’s reflex points stronger than palms or fingers. Thanks to its detoxication properties the massage has gained a worldwide recognition. When applied regularly it improves the overall body condition, removes the feeling of “heaviness” in the legs, regulates the work of the vascular system. It is recommended to drink a lot of water, both before and after the treatment, to support the removal of toxins from the body.
Traditional Thai Herbal Baths
time 30 min, price: PLN 110
A session in a herbal Baths, thanks to the herbal mixture (Thai ginger, lemon grass, eucalyptus leaves) accelerates the removal of toxins, soothes and relaxes. Additionally, the oriental mask put on the face and body regenerates and nourishes the skin. The only traditional Thai herbal baths in Poland.
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