Thai Massage is a unique form of Yoga Therapy and bodywork that incorporates Hata Yoga, meridian work and acupressure.

It starts with a blessing and ends with a back-bend...

Centuries ago, a dynamic bodywork therapy based on Yoga and Ayurveda was born in the temples of Thailand. In this unique healing system of Thai Yoga bodywork - also called Nuad Boran - and widely known as Traditional Thai Massage, (Nuad Phaen Boran ) - the practitioner guides the recipient through a series of passive Yoga postures while palming and thumbing along the ''Sen Lines'', the body's energy lines and pressure points. Together these actions result in a comprehensive full body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically.

The therapeutic basis of Thai Yoga Massage is rooted in the Indian healing tradition of Ayurveda;  the word Ayurveda derives from two Sanskrit words: Ayur, meaning "life" and Veda , meaning "knowledge" thus, this science of living functions as a guide to the proper maintenance of life.

 COURSE OVERVIEW:

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A practical and theoretical training in the art of Traditional Thai Yoga Massage where you will learn the complete traditional set of Thai Massage in the Front, Side, Back and Sitting positions, following the northern Thailand style of teaching of Chiang Mai Schools as follows:

• 134 positions, each one with diagrams, photographs and descriptions
• Stretching, Mobilizations and Deep pressure techniques to release muscle tension and improve flexibility
• All relevant muscle and skeletal A&P
• A background to Chinese Medicine and SEN theory
• Safe practice techniques
• Myofascial trigger points for each area of technique
• Stretching; how to work with key muscle reflexes

YOGA - Depending on the Teacher and the studio location, classes may start with a Yoga session/Meditation, followed by the Tutor practical demonstration and all day practice.

All techniques are on a futon with light-weight clothing required to allow for flexible movement.

The course materials for our Thai Yoga Massage Course includes a detailed folder containing a step-by-step guide to all practical techniques and notes for all theory lectures. A bibliography for other recommended reading is discussed in the first class.

 THE COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:

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• Professional Therapists - Massage, Beauty & Spa Therapists -  already working with alternative therapies who wish to further their studies
• Yoga teachers, Pilates Instructors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, dancers and sports people, who will find Thai Yoga Massage invaluable for increasing their hands-on skills. Learn Thai Massage!
• Complete beginners thinking of starting a career in bodywork. Please contact us for more information.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED DIPLOMA (LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 2)

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• Syllabus includes the full traditional routine: FRONT, SIDE, BACK + SIDE POSITION
• Attendance of 10 day course
• Completion of 5 Case Studies (4 treatments per case study for a total of 20 treatments; up to 2 months after completion of the course is allowed)
• A practical examination lasting 3+ hours

 COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR  LEVEL 1: CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

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PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AS A THAI YOGA MASSAGE THERAPIST AT DIPLOMA LEVEL,

BOTH LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 2  MUST BE TAKEN

• Syllabus: FRONT + SIDE position
• Attendance of 5 day course
• Completion of two case Studies

PLEASE NOTE: By the end of the course, all students who will intend to practice professionally, will need to add ‘Anatomy & Physiology’ training and hold a recognized certificate in order to get insurance to practice. If you already are a Yoga Teacher, Physiotherapist, Osteopath or other complementary therapist, your qualification may be enough. In this case you can check with your current insurer/governing body if they will be able to add Thai Yoga Massage to your current policy once you qualify. 

 LENGTH OF COURSE: 

South Africa - Thai Yoga Massage Course Johannesburg

LEVEL 1: 5 lessons 

LEVEL 2: 5 lessons

(+ 2 additional re-fresher days to be taken within one year) and equals to 72 hours.

Each lesson begins with a lecture and demonstration, followed by all day supervised practice.

All classes begin at 10.30 am and finish at 2.30/3.00 approx. unless otherwise stated. A detailed time-table will be emailed once you will register.

 We emphasize small class sizes to insure that each student receives the maximum personal attention possible.

TO BOOK: PLEASE SETTLE DIRECTLY FROM THE BELOW LINK AND A MEMBER FROM THE ADMIN TEAM WILL EMAIL YOU STRAIGHT AFTER FOR CONFIRMATION AND ASSISTANCE ON THE NEXT STEPS.