Thailand is famous not only for its popular resorts, exotic cuisine and a large influx of tourists (of course, during the pre-quarantine time), but also for various types of massage.
Despite the eloquent name, Thailand is not considered the birthplace of Thai massage. We should be grateful to the healers of China, India and Burma for this technique. But it is in Thailand that massage became widespread and world famous.
The founder of passive yoga, that is, Thai massage, is called Dr. Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha. He invented the technique more than 2,500 years ago specifically for the treatment of the royal family of India and successfully applied it in practice. He passed on the knowledge of Thai massage to his students, and the first written mention of the technique dates back to 1830.
Long since, Thai massage has combined the elements of yoga (hence the name “passive yoga”), acupressure and Ayurveda.
Massage types
In Thailand, almost at every step you can find local masters who will massage the whole body or certain parts of the body for a small payment. And the quality does not depend on whether you come to an equipped salon or a small tent. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of types of massage, so there will be plenty to choose from.
Let’s talk about the most popular types of Thai massage and where it can be done in Kyiv.
Traditional Thai massage
If you’ve ever done any kind of massage, traditional Thai massage might surprise you. The master does not use any additional means in the form of oils, with rare exceptions. Only your body and its capabilities are involved.
Before starting the procedure, you need to put on wide trousers and a loose shirt, and the masseur will bend the body in every way: arms, legs, feet, torso, neck, fingers and all joints. Do not be afraid of pain, the master will control everything, and if discomfort still appears, ask to do everything with less pressure.
Relaxing foot massage
In oriental medicine, special attention is paid to the legs. It is believed that there are about 70 points in the feet, each of which is associated with a specific organ. That is why foot massage is distinguished as a separate procedure.
The therapist uses oil at the beginning of the procedure, and also uses special sticks made of teak, mango or other exotic wood.
Hot stone massage
Hot stone massage is another way to relax and get benefits for the body. With the help of heating with stones, large muscles of the back, neck and legs are involved, and the procedure itself is slow, pleasant and more like a trip to a SPA.
Thai massage with herbal bags, oils, face massage, head massage, body shaping and other types are extremely common. At the Amari salon you can also try a hot candle massage, the Heaven on Earth treatment for two persons. Its program includes four types of massage, a secluded atmosphere with music, candles, rose petals and the best masters.
Benefit for health
Thai massage is not only a way to relax the body. It is even recommended by neurologists for getting rid of headaches, pinching, stress, overexertion, osteochondrosis, problems with breathing and blood supply. And these are far from the rarest problems in the 21st century. Depending on the request with which you come to the Thai massage session, it is recommended to complete the whole course of procedures.
Contraindications
Despite the clear benefits of Thai massage, not everyone can get the procedure. First of all, you should consult with your doctor if you have problems with the back, neck or joints, as well as the cardiovascular system, pressure.
Where to get massage in Kyiv?
In the middle of snowy February, it would be ideal to find yourself in Thailand for a massage, but you can also find a piece of Asia in Kyiv. The chain of Amari salons is located in different districts of Kyiv, so that everyone could feel themselves in sunny Thailand without even leaving the capital.
Salon addresses:
Holosiyevo, 26 Mykhaila Maksymovycha Street, +38 (093) 070-74-77 (Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp), +38 (098) 070-74-47
Pecherska (13 Lesi Ukrainky Boulevard), +38 (073) 12-06-002 (Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp)
Osokorky (10B Zavalna Street, Status Grad residential complex), +38 (073) 444-91-47 (Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp)
Poshtova Square (3A Naberezhno-Khreschatytska Street), +38 (093) 719-66-82 (Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp)
One more salon is expected to open soon in Troyeschyna.
Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe made a first supply of line pipes to Qatar Petroleum, one of the biggest oil producers in the Middle East.
According to a company press release, steel pipes are going to be applied for the QP’s onshore Dukhan Field oil and gas basin project.
According to Qatar Petroleum specification, pipes must comply with the highest level of sour service requirements and operate in the H2S environment.
It took us more than three years to become a prequalified supplier for Qatar Petroleum. On the final stage, Bureau Veritas, an international inspection company nominated by QP, conducted a detailed audit of Interpipe facilities to confirm that all specifications and technical requirements were met.
Andrey Burtsev, commercial director for Ukraine, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East regions, said that the contract with Qatar Petroleum is an important milestone in Interpipe development in the Middle East.
“We have passed through a difficult and long path of negotiations, audits and prequalifications before first supply was made. QP is very selective and cautious when choosing vendors and this contract confirms Interpipe’s reputation as a reliable and first-class pipes supplier for the global Oil & Gas companies,” he said.
The Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) last year provided 12 loans to 11 cities of Ukraine for a total amount of EUR 15.54 million and UAH 60.71 million, eight of which were allocated in the last days of the year, the Ministry of Finance has said on its website.
Kremenchuk (Poltava region) received the largest loans – a EUR 6 million 10-year loan at the rate of EURIBOR 6M + 6.25%, as well as a UAH 13 million five-year loan at 3%.
It is followed by Rivne with EUR4.43 million for eight years at the rate of EURIBOR 6M + 5.85%.
In addition, Lutsk and Sumy at the end of the year received EUR 1.6 million and EUR 1.5 million for 10 years at a rate of 6%, Horishni Plavni received EUR 0.512 million for 10 years at 3%, and Lubny (both in Poltava region) got EUR 1 million at 3%.
NEFCO provided another foreign currency loan to Mykolaiv in July last year – EUR0.5 million for seven years at 6%, while the remaining loans were in hryvnias for five years at a rate of 3%.
In particular, Chuhuyiv (Kharkiv region) received UAH 10.23 million, Zolochiv (Lviv region) – UAH 9.9 million, Vasylkiv – UAH 14.08 million and Brovary (both in Kyiv region) – UAH 13.5 million.
These projects provide a small amount of grant support and co-financing from the municipal authorities.
NEFCO is an international financial organization created in 1990 by the countries of Northern Europe. Its activities are related to the financing of practical activities that promote “green” growth.
According to NEFCO at the beginning of December 2020, the corporation in Ukraine has about 200 projects worth a total of EUR 231 million (both grants and loans, including completed and current projects). Among these projects, 60 were signed with private companies, 138 in the public sector and six were signed with Ukrainian banks.
Exports of cheese from Ukraine in January 2021 in kind increased 24.2% compared to January 2020, to 410 tonnes.
According to the State Customs Service, the export of cheese in monetary terms amounted to $1.43 million last month, which is 19.1% more than in January 2020.
At the same time, the volume of cheese imports to Ukraine in January did not change, remaining at the level of 2,800 tonnes, and in monetary terms increased by 8.3%, to $13.38 million.
Exports of Ukrainian butter in January 2021 decreased 7.9% compared to January 2020, to 684 tonnes, and in monetary terms it fell by 15%, to $2.96 million. Imports of these products decreased 42%, to 585 tonnes ($2.74 million).
According to the ministry, the export of milk and cream (condensed) in January 2021 increased 18.4% compared to January 2020, to 1,930 tonnes, and in monetary terms it grew by 12% to $4.14 million, while imports of this group of goods doubled, to 470 tonnes ($1.14 million).
National bank of Ukraine’s official rates as of 12/02/21
Source: National Bank of Ukraine
Official rates of banking metals from national bank as of February 12
One troy ounce=31.10 grams
