{"id":4013,"date":"2020-06-16T12:54:47","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T04:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/?p=4013"},"modified":"2020-06-29T15:29:46","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T07:29:46","slug":"thai-massage-phuket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/thai-massage-phuket\/","title":{"rendered":"Thai Massage in Phuket: Reviving the Body and Soul"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">While Phuket <span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW70058309\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW70058309\">is known<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW70058309\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW70058309\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW70058309\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW70058309\">as<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW70058309\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW70058309\"> an idyllic destination for<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW70058309\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW70058309\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/celebrity-life-pukhet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">carefree pursuits<\/a> such as<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-best-beach-clubs-in-phuket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">beach club<\/a> parties, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">sunset cocktails, luxury yacht cruises, seafood feasts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;and the like<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;a growing number of places for self-care have emerged where&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">travellers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;can heal their bodies and revive their souls while on holiday. Yoga studios, intensive martial arts training, detox\/diet&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">centres<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, fitness boot camps, and meditation retreats are just some of the&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">therapeutic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;activities on offer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Still, none<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;is as prevalent in Phuket as the age-old healing art of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">raditional Thai massage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Traditional Thai massage<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thai massage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;also called assisted yoga massage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;is a vigorous treatment by which&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;body is moved and manipulated in a series of bends, stretches, lifts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;and acupressure compressions to stimulate energy flow and restore balance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHAT TO EXPECT:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">No<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;massage oils or lotions are used<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;during a Thai massage.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;Loose-fitting clothing is worn during the treatment, which was traditionally carried out on a low bed or mattress on the floor.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;These days, however,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;massage atop a massage table, spa bed or sun lounger is more common throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/thailand-private-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thailand<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">TECHNIQUES:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;Experienced therapists have incredibly strong hands<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;and they also use their elbows and knees to apply pressure at various points along your body. A Thai massage session can also include cracking of the joints and&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">neck<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;pulling the limbs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">BENEFITS:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;By the end of a one or two-hour treatment, you\u2019ll feel&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">entirely invigorated<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;from head to toe.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be sure to talk with the specialist first if you have any injuries or chronic pains that need to be handled with extra care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-13737 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Villa Amanzi Kamala\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723-534x300.jpg 534w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC01609-scaled-e1593415777723.jpg 1067w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW148547785\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW148547785\">Thai massage is an integral part of traditional Thai medicine<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW148547785\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW148547785\">&nbsp;with<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW148547785\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW148547785\">&nbsp;techniques that have been passed down through generations for more than 2,000 years. Ancient texts of Thai medicine have been lost to the ages<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW148547785\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW148547785\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW148547785\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW148547785\">&nbsp;but in 1832 King Rama III of Siam commissioned 60 stone etchings to be made using fragments of text found at the royal court. These stone plaques, displaying the treatment points and energy lines of the body, can be seen at Wat Po, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, in Bangkok, which remains an important learning&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW148547785\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2  BCX0 SCXW148547785\">centre<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW148547785\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW148547785\">&nbsp;for Thai massage.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP  BCX0 SCXW148547785\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Thai massage in Phuket<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Phuket <span class=\"TextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\">has a&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/phuket-and-koh-samuis-ultimate-spa-escapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\">remarkable<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\">&nbsp;variety of places to enjoy a Thai massage<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\">With<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\">&nbsp;salons<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\">&nbsp;peppered<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\">&nbsp;on practically every street corner<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143829593 BCX0\">&nbsp;in shopping malls, masseuses for hire at the beach, and spas in a range of styles from modest tropical garden settings to sleek havens of luxury with elaborate facilities \u2013 or book a massage in the privacy of your villa rental.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-13105 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale-534x300.jpg 534w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Villa-Jia-Outdoor-massage-and-bale.jpg 1067w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A seaside massage is a must-try experience if you\u2019re a beach lover&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;Phuket, with open-air massage services found along most of the main beaches including Kata,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Patong<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Kamala<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and Bang Tao.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;a stroll along the&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">beach<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and you\u2019ll soon meet some of the masseuses who work their healing magic on low platforms set under umbrellas on the sand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Though the set-up is&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">quite<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;simple<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;these ladies are highly&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">skilled, and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;getting&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">this kind of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;treatment to the sound of the waves is the&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">best<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;way to unwind.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;Oil<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;massage and reflexology foot massage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;are also available.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thai massage is just one of many&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">therapeutic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;services at Phuket spas<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ith body scrubs, body wraps, facials<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and herbal compress sessions among the other treatments on&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">offer, hair<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;styling, manicures<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and pedicures<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;are highly recommended services as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\">For a complete rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul, Phuket spas have<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\">&nbsp;attractive<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\">&nbsp;packages as well<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\">S<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\">ome lasting for four or five hours, or even all day.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW238869725\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 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The costs depend on the treatment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;but they\u2019re usually reasonable in comparison to what you\u2019d pay at a luxury resort spa.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t fret as the&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">cleanliness and privacy of an in-villa Thai massage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;will always be taken care of. All you&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">have to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;do is relax and unwind and&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">let peace and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;restfulness<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;take over you. 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