Thai Yoga Massage Certification Program

All continuing education classes are held in Seattle unless otherwise indicated.

The Thai Yoga Massage certification program consists of 80 hours of classroom training, receiving a 90-minute Thai Yoga Massage, receiving 6 hours of private one-on-one tutorials, and logging a minimum of 50 hours of practice.

This highly organized, step-by-step training includes demonstrated massage sequences, followed by substantial hands-on practice. We focus on proper body mechanics, mindfulness in how we move our bodies, and smooth transitions between poses. Classes include supervised practice and individual follow-up during three private tutorials.

In the 2-day Introductory workshop, you will learn 30 distinct poses, as well as, the history and philosophy of Thai Yoga Massage, basic principles and various techniques.

The material presented in each one-day Intensive (Levels 2-7) is equivalent to 2 day's worth of study. Because these classes are small, you receive one-on-one feedback so that you are able to learn and practice each pose successfully.

In Level 2, you will review the Level 1 material, learn 25 distinct poses, and learn the Sen energy lines. In Levels 3-7, you will learn an additional 25 advanced poses in each class. In the Advanced Thai Therapeutics: Upper Body workshop, we will focus on treatment for the upper back, neck and shoulders. In the Acupuressure for Bodyworkers class, you will learn 68 of the most common acupressure points in the body. For a more complete description of each class, see the
course description page.

The three one-on-one private tutorials include constructive feedback to assist you in improving and refining your skills.


The Certification Program consists of the following components:

Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage Level 1 - 16 CE hrs
Prerequisites: None

Level 2: Thai Yoga Massage 2 Intensive - 8 CE hrs
Prerequisites: Thai Yoga Massage Level 1 and receiving a 90-minute Thai Yoga Massage from the instructor.

*** After you complete Levels 1 & 2, you may take the remaining courses in any order ***

Thai Intensive Workshop #3 (regardless of which level) - 8 CE hrs
Prerequisites: Thai Yoga Massage Levels 1 & 2  and logging 10 hours of documented practice.

Thai Intensive Workshop #4 (regardless of which level) - 8 CE hrs
Prerequisites: 3 Intensive workshops, giving a 90-minute Thai Yoga Massage to the instructor and logging 10 hours of documented practice.

Thai Intensive Workshop #5 (regardless of which level) - 8 CE hrs
Prerequisites: 4 Intensive workshops, giving a 120-minute Thai Yoga Massage to the instructor and logging 10 hours of documented practice.

Thai Intensive Workshop #6 (regardless of which level) - 8 CE hrs
Prerequisites: 5 Intensive workshops, giving a 150-minute session to the instructor and logging 10 practice hours.

Thai Intensive Workshop #7 (regardless of which level) - 8 CE hrs
Prerequisites: 6 Intensive workshops and logging 10 practice hours.

Advanced Thai Therapeutics: Upper Back, Neck, Shoulders & Headaches - 8 CE hrs
Prerequisites: Thai Yoga Massage Levels 1 & 2

Acupressure Points for Bodyworkers - 8 CE hrs
Prerequisites: Thai Yoga Massage Level 1


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