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Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage - Level 1

Credits: 16 CE Contact Hours   

Prerequisites: Open to Licensed Massage Therapists, Professional Bodyworkers, Acupuncturists, and Yoga Instructors.
 
Thai Yoga Massage is an interactive form of spiritual bodywork that combines yoga stretching, gentle rocking, and rhythmic compression along energy lines. In this 2-day workshop, participants will learn to effectively use their hands, forearms, elbows, and feet to open and gently release blockages that inhibit the flow of energy, or Qi. Essential elements of Thai Yoga Massage, its historical context, and fundamental techniques applied in the supine, prone, side-lying, and seated positions will be taught.
 
Participants will receive a complementary workbook with photographs and detailed descriptions of an introductory sequence of 30 poses, which comprise a 60-90 minute full-body Thai Yoga Massage session. The course will have lecture, demonstration, and hands-on components. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.  Please wear or bring loose comfortable clothing.

 
Thai Yoga Massage Intensive - Level 2
Credits: 8 CE Contact Hours

Prerequisites: Thai Yoga Massage Level 1.
 
In this one-day intensive Level 2 workshop, participants will review Level 1 material and learn to skillfully integrate 30 intermediate level poses into a sequence that comprises a 1 1⁄2 - 2 hour session.  Level 2 material includes poses in the prone, side-lying, and seated positions.  The theory and location of the Sen energy pathways will be taught and discussed.
 
The course will have lecture, demonstration, and hands-on components. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.  Class size is limited to 8 participants, thereby offering the opportunity for more individual attention and instructor feedback.  Participants need to bring their Level 1 workbook.


Thai Yoga Massage Intensive - Level 3
Credits: 8 CE Contact Hours

Prerequisites: Thai Yoga Massage Level 2, receiving a 90-minute session from instructor, log 10 practice hours.

In this one-day intensive Level 3 workshop, participants will learn to skillfully integrate 30 advanced level poses into the Thai Yoga Massage routine learned in Levels 1 and 2. Level 3 material includes poses in the prone, side-lying, and seated positions and will aid the participant in offering a richer and fuller Thai Yoga Massage session that comprises a 2 - 2 1⁄2 hour session. Poses focus on legs, hips, low back, and arms.

The course will have demonstration and hands-on components. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. Class size is limited to 8 participants, thereby offering the opportunity for more individual attention and instructor feedback. Participants need to bring their Level 1 and 2 workbooks.


Thai Yoga Massage Intensive - Level 4
Credits: 8 CE Contact Hours

Prerequisites: Thai Yoga Massage Level 3, giving a 90-minute session to the instructor, log 10 practice hours.

In this one-day intensive workshop, participants will learn 30 additional poses of the 150-pose series. Participants will continue to build sensitivity in their feet and integrate the poses more smoothly into a sequence that comprises a 2 1⁄2 - 3 hour session. Poses in this level address the lower back, hips, head, neck, and face.

The course will have demonstration and hands-on components. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. Class size is limited to 8 participants, thereby offering the opportunity for more individual attention and instructor feedback.  Participants need to bring their Level 1-3 workbook.


Thai Yoga Massage Intensive - Level 5
Credits: 8 CE Contact Hours

Prerequisites: Thai Yoga Massage Levels 1-4, giving a 120-minute session to the instructor, log 10 practice hours.

In this one-day intensive workshop, participants will learn to skillfully integrate 30 additional advanced poses into their Thai Yoga Massage routine by building upon skills learned in Levels 1 through 4. Level 5 material includes poses in the prone, side-lying, and seated positions. This class offers advanced poses to the practitioner who has already completed the certification program and who wishes to deepen his/her practice.

The course will have demonstration and hands-on components. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. Class size is limited to 8 participants, thereby offering the opportunity for more individual attention and instructor feedback.  Participants need to bring their Level 1-4 workbook.

After successfullyl completing Level 5, participants have up to six months to log an additional 10 hours of documented practice and give a 150-minute Thai Yoga session to the instructor.


Integrated Thai Table Massage (Thai on the Table)
Credits: 16 CE Contact Hours

Prerequisites: Open to Licensed Massage Therapists, Professional Bodyworkers, Acupuncturists, and Yoga Instructors.

Thai Yoga Massage is an interactive form of spiritual bodywork that combines yoga, stretching, gentle rocking, and rhythmic compression along energy lines.  In this 2-day workshop, participants will learn to use their hands, forearms, elbows, and feet to open and gently release blockages that inhibit the flow of energy, or Qi.  While traditional Thai Yoga Massage is performed on a mat, this class has been adapted to those who work on a massage table.  It is suited for clients who are unable to receive bodywork on a mat and is a great way to introduce clients to Thai Yoga Massage.

Essential elements of Thai Yoga Massage, its historical context, and fundamental techniques applied in the supine, prone, side-lying, and seated positions will be taught.  Participants will receive a complementary workbook with photographs and detailed descriptions of an introductory sequence of 30 poses, which comprise a 60-90 minute full-body Thai Yoga Massage session.  Participants will practice draping techniques and learn when to integrate a variety of bodywork techniques such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Reflexology into this routine. Class will begin each day with a one-hour Yoga warm-up.  The course will have lecture, demonstration, and hands-on components. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.  Please wear or bring loose comfortable clothing.


Thai Foot Massage/Reflexology
Credits: 16 CE Contact Hours

Prerequisites: Open to Licensed Massage Therapists, Professional Bodyworkers, Acupuncturists, and Yoga Instructors.

Learn to perform a complete basic Thai foot massage on the table.  This modality employs a blend of Chinese and Thai techniques to stimulate and relax the body by massaging and stimulating the feet and lower legs. Workshop fee includes detailed workbook with photographs, massage tool, and reflexology foot charts.  The sequence will also include some Thai Yoga Massage poses for the legs, hands, and arms.

The course will have lecture, demonstration, and hands-on components. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.  Please wear or bring loose comfortable clothing.


Thai Table Massage for Low Back Pain
Credits: 16 CE Contact Hours

Prerequisites: Open to Licensed Massage Therapists, Professional Bodyworkers, Acupuncturists, and Yoga Instructors.

Based in the Ayurvedic tradition, Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing arts system that combines spiritual practice, acupressure, assisted yoga stretching, compression along energy (Sen) lines, gentle rocking and breathing techniques. This two-day hands-on workshop introduces a routine to address chronic low back pain and the integration of these stretching techniques into the treatment session. Participants will learn to use their hands, forearms, elbows and feet to ease tension, bring about relief, calm the mind and balance energy.  We address the history and evolution of Thai Yoga Massage, fundamental techniques and proper body mechanics.  Basic concepts are taught that can be integrated into the participant’s professional, personal and spiritual practices.

Participants receive a complimentary workbook with photographs and detailed descriptions of an introductory sequence of 30 poses, which comprise a 60-minute session.  Class will begin each day with a one-hour Yoga routine designed for practitioners. The course will have lecture, demonstration, and hands-on components. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. Please wear or bring loose comfortable clothing.

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