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Course
Descriptions
Eric is an
approved continuing education provider with the following organizations:
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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