FOUNDATION OF THAI YOGA MASSAGE (LEVEL 1)

This 5-day course teaches you a comprehensive set of techniques to apply in a sequence lasting 2 hours or more - a firm foundation for the ongoing and professional practice of Thai Yoga Massage.

The workshop includes a review of the basic sequence as taught in Level 1A — Essentials of Thai Yoga Massage, with the addition of more advanced techniques, to arrive at a complete repertoire of moves, facilitating an effective healing of body and mind in all kinds of clients.

We will cover the fascinating history and philosophy behind this age-old healing modality that originated in India and has been practiced in Thailand for over 2,500 years.

We will also delve deeper into the theory behind the integration of physical bodywork with meridian-based acupressure and energy work, learning how to apply a highly efficient combination of assisted Yoga and therapeutic healing massage.

The course includes Yoga sessions to improve the student’s own comfort, strength and flexibility, as you learn how to help others toward better health and wellbeing.

You will receive a detailed guidebook with pictures and descriptions to aid in ongoing practice.

Credit for 40 Continuing Education Hours is granted through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork — NCBTMB.

The techniques taught in this class include the best of the renowned Traditional Northern Style Sequence, as developed at the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

You will also be taught additional moves from other lineages, as studied and adapted by Senior Teacher Deon de Wet during his career (10+ years) as an internationally successful Thai Yoga Massage therapist and Hatha Yoga teacher.

The philosophy and principles of Traditional Thai Healing Massage, taught in this class, are fully compatible and in harmony with those of the Shivagokomarpaj Lineage, the Traditional Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai and its official Sister School, the Thai Institute of Arlington, Virginia.

There are no prerequisites for attending this course, although completion of Level 1A — Essentials of Thai Yoga Massage is highly recommended.

Tuition Fee: $745