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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This Course is at Diploma Level and is the only internationally accredited course in South Africa.

 

A theoretical and practical 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 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 or the studio location, classes may start with a Yoga session/Meditation, followed by the Tutor practical demonstration and all day practice.

 

Aidan and Jolene, our Cape Town Trainer, are professional Yoga Teachers and may offer a class prior or after training. 

 

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 step-by-step training manual with all practical techniques, training videos, articles 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
• Complete beginners thinking of starting a career in body work. 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, Physio, 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 Cape Town.

 

LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 2: 10 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 12.00 am and finish at 16.00 unless otherwise stated. A detailed time-table will be emailed once you will register.

 

A more flexible time-table is also offered on request for a minimum of 6 students.

 

 

 

COURSE:	Thai Yoga Massage DIPLOMA, CAPE TOWN - South Africa
COURSE FEE:*	LEVEL 1: ZAR 7500 LEVEL 2: ZAR: 7500   Price includes, Level 1 + Level 2, online + in person training, videos, lectures, in-depth training manual, trainers support during and after training,   Cost also includes final exam fees and our international accreditation.
Deposit payable to hold a place:	ZAR 3500
Balance payment:	Due 10 days prior to commencement of course
LOCATION:	CAPE TOWN, South Africa
VENUE:	Studio to be confirmed. Cape Town
DATES:	LEVEL 1 + 2: 17th to 28th FEBRUARY 2025   EARLY BIRD! Settle the full fee by December 15th and receive 5% OFF.   LEVEL 3: FINAL PRACTICAL TBC DURING LEVEL 2  ---------    With AIDAN WALSH
TRAINER:	AIDAN WALSH Shen Mantra Senior Trainer & Yoga Teacher
TO BOOK:	Zen-Desk@shenmantra.com   PLEASE SEE BELOW.

TO BOOK, PLEASE CONTACT US VIA HERE AND A MEMBER FROM THE ADMIN TEAM WILL EMAIL YOU STRAIGHT AFTER FOR ASSISTANCE ON THE NEXT STEPS.

 

 

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

 

Successful completion of this Diploma course will provide you with the professional title of "Thai Massage Therapist" and the knowledge and techniques needed to give a treatment.