The practice of Thai yoga massage is said to be thousands of years old, but it is still part of Thailand's medical system due to its perceived healing properties at both emotional and physical levels.
Traditional Thai massage uses no oils or lotions. The recipient remains clothed during treatment. There is constant body contact between the giver and receiver, but rather than rubbing on muscles, the body is compressed, pulled, stretched and rocked. The concept of metta (loving-kindness), based on Buddhist teachings, is an integral part of this practice. Well-known practitioners also emphasize meditation and devotion on a part of the practitioner as integral to the effectiveness of this practice.
Education
INTRO THAI CLASS
Thai Massage Introductory.
This training is open to everyone.
Give yourself a gift in our Thai Massage Foundation Certification Course.
Participants will learn a 60 minute Thai Massage sequence.
Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate approved by the NCBTMB.
This will be a great opportunty to experience and learn this unique bodywork in a small group setting. We will explore, practice and integrate various techniques to ensure smooth transitions~ moving energy througout the session while slowness is superior to the quality of being.
Prana will be present during our practice to improve the essence of our intention, enchance our sensing & trust our intuition.
Join us for an amazing Thai Massage
training live on location.
Level 1
In our Level 1 Certification Course, participants learn a complete 1.5hr Thai Massage Sequence as well as receiving a detailed manual and 21 CEU with a Certificate approved by the NCBTMB.
This 3 day course provides participants with the knowledge and skill required to provide a 90 minute Thai Massage. Participants will gain insight into the history of the art form, technique, self care, and business practices. Providing participants with a sequence that integrates all the essential techniques that make Thai Massage a unique art form. You will be given plenty of instruction, opportunity for hands-on practice, feedback, and all the skills required to give Thai Massage to a recipient.
Level 1 Thai Massage will include: Body Awareness, Body Mechanics, Movement and massage techniques using your hands, knees, feet and elbows. Effortless transitions and detailed guidance. No prior experience with Thai Massage is required to apply for the Level I training.
This training is especially suited for massage therapists, bodyworkers, yoga teachers, and the general public who wish to learn and share the practice!
Level 2
Learn to give Traditional Thai Massages with a more advanced awareness and varied techniques.
Are you ready to go deeper? Are you looking for more skills and tools to better serve your clients?
In this course students will learn:
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How to alternate basic positions and stretches
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Side-lying sequence
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Advanced yoga stretches
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Modifications for clients with certain limitations and health concerns.
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Proper body alignment and how to work with different body types safely
This course is designed to get you practicing Traditional Thai Massage from a deeply intuitive, nurtured and spiritual space.
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Plenty of hands on experience working with your classmates in a small group setting
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Instructor support with proper body mechanics and personal development
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Training in daily self care and development practices
Level 3
This comprehensive 3 day Advanced Level III Thai Massage Workshop teaches advanced Thai massage techniques and effective ways for the therapist to use his/her own feet, knees and forarms to apply massage treatment techniques.
Level III Thai Massage Course will provide more in depth, more creative and more profound impact on your practice.
You will deepen your therapuetic quality in your practice and expand your knowledge incorporating smooth transitions while maintaining a high element of energy throughout.
Through demonstration and practice we will learn therapuetic techniques and sequences specifically for relief of pain affecting the body.
Prana and Slowness will be presented to improve your presence.
A Thai Massage treatment can be defined by how fluidly we transition between positions. In this way, transitional movements can become techniques in their own right. Practicing in this way requires that we move deeply into the breath.
NCBTMB Approved 21 CEU
Workbook Manual Included
If you're looking for an intelligent and in-depth training to learn Thai massage technique or up-level your bodywork practice, I highly recommend this. The graceful and highly accomplished David Roma is offering a Level II coming up in May. I receive bodywork from him regularly and am astounded every time by his balletic maneuvering and skillful touch. His gentle presence and depth of experience will provide a remarkable education.
Level 4
This is an advanced course for qualified Thai practitioners.
A continuation of Level III. Students learn how to evaluate and treat clients for specific ailing parts of the body. The curriculum includes more in-depth theory, general knowledge of anatomy and physiology and increased emphasis on advanced massage technique.
The more dynamic approach to Thai Massage greatly increases:
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Expanding techniques to a wide range of body types and health conditions.
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Focus on correct posture and precise energy line work.
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Energetic and fluid circulation ~ joint and mobility ~ muscular and fascial.
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Using feet, elbows, knees with precision specific to your body type.
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At this level practitioners know how to use their bodies in the most effective way while using the least amount of effort.
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Calming of the nervous system.
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This course is designed to get you practicing Traditional Thai Massage from a deeply intuitive, nurtured and spiritual space.
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General-Advanced Thai Massage
Learn to give Traditional Thai Massage with more advanced awareness and enhanced techniques. This course will deepen your understanding on how to use your body awareness and how to apply techniques more precisely. You will gain a broader perspective of your whole massage treatments.
In this workshop, participants will learn a variety of advanced poses. Participants will continue to build sensitivity in their feet, knees and elbows and integrate the poses more smoothly into a sequence through flowing transitions. We will discuss the principles of sequencing Thai Yoga Massage poses, followed by demonstration and practice.
This course will help you learn to efficiently select the most appropriate poses based on your clients' needs. Focusing on correct posture and precise energy line work. Learning more techniques and stretches. Using feet, elbows, knees with precision specific to your body type. Practice flowing from one move to another. Practitioners will learn how to use thier bodies in the most effective way while using the least amount of effort.
An epic opportunity to learn new techniques in an elevating style of practice.
Hands Free
“Thai massage hands free”
Learn to work on clients in a way that is highly beneficial for you as well as for the client. Using feet, legs, elbows and knees allows the therapist to provide broad, deep pressure without overworking the hands, wrists or shoulders.
We will cover the general principles and body mechanics of this working style as well as a multitude of effective and creative techniques. This is an excellent way for the practitioner to safely work with clients who require deeper pressure without putting stress on themselves. This will be a great opportunity to experience and learn this unique bodywork. Ready to elevate your practice?
We will explore, practice and integrate various techniques to ensure smooth transitions ~ moving energy throughout the session while slowness is superior to the quality of being. Prana will be present during our practice to improve the essence of our intention, enhance our sensing and trust our intuition.