March 17, 2016
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Thai Massage and Thai Yoga Therapy: What’s the relationship?

What exactly was meant by the term Thai Yoga Therapy and how that relates to Thai Massage? The deonThai METHOD draws “Thai Yoga Therapy” from Northern Thai.
January 12, 2016

Where in the World is Deon de Wet: Thai Yoga Massage in Thailand

I wrote this blog post in Northern Thailand in a town called Pai, about 80 miles northwest of Chiang Mai, the center for Northern Villager Style […]
March 4, 2015
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VIDEO BLOG: Using the Foot for Acupressure on the Outside Leg

Watch this short video, showcasing one of the signature deonThai METHOD moves derived from the Northern/Villager style of Traditional Thai Massage. It shows a wonderful alternative […]
March 3, 2015

Philosophy of Thai Massage: “Four Divine Attitudes”

In this introductory video (Part 1 of 5), I talk about the “Four Ways of Being” that I have found to be such an important component […]
November 11, 2014

Absorbing ‘Bad’ Energy

Here are some thoughts about how the therapist can be effective without their own energy getting “sapped” by the client. During the course of a Thai […]
July 3, 2014
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Thai Massage Therapists: Sequence vs. Intuition

A question that has sparked much debate among practitioners is whether Thai Massage Therapists should follow an ordered sequence of moves or follow their intuition during […]
June 5, 2014

A No-Cost Invitation to Retrain on the New, Enhanced Curriculum

In the spirit of growth, change and learning from experience, the deonThai Yoga Massage Training Program course content has just come through a new phase of […]
March 19, 2013

What’s Next: Side-Lying & Seated in Ojai

Coming up April 19-21, we have a Side-Lying & Seated Thai Yoga Massage training scheduled in Ojai, California. This 3-day course makes up one half of […]
March 7, 2013

What’s Next: Fundamentals in Santa Monica‏

We have another opportunity coming up real soon, for some more Thai Bodywork Training with Deon de Wet. The Fundamentals of Thai Yoga Massage will be […]
February 25, 2013

Thai Yoga Therapy Supported Backbend

One of the most common experiences from Thai Yoga Therapy clients is feeling supported throughout the session. In the video below, Deon demonstrates a Partner-Supported Backbend, […]