Thai Massage on the Floor for the Lower Back and Hips (Part 1)

Best for

Learning how a traditional Thai massage session flows on a floor mat, from the feet up to the hips, before you practise with a willing partner.

What you'll learn

• How the session opens by loosening the ankles and feet
• Assisted leg and hip stretches using the giver's body weight
• Working around the base of the spine and the outer hip
• How both sides are balanced before the session closes

Key moments

• 0:00 – Introduction to Thai massage
• 1:14 – Ankles and feet
• 3:05 – Hip and leg stretches
• 12:30 – Outer leg and lower leg
• 18:28 – Knee and gentle traction

Not ideal for

Anyone wanting a no-talking background video, or someone looking for self-massage, as this is a spoken partner lesson of more than 20 minutes.

This video is for relaxation and education, not medical advice. Stop if anything feels painful, and check with a professional if you have an injury or health condition.

Video by PsycheTruth on YouTube.

Before you press play

Lay a thick mat or folded duvet on the floor and have a pillow nearby for your partner's head. Thai massage is done fully clothed, so loose, stretchy clothes work best for both of you. Move slowly, never push a stretch further than feels comfortable and keep talking about pressure. For a shorter first lesson, watch our Thai back massage for beginners video.