Our Thai Yoga Massage Certification Program has a focus on advanced Asian healing arts techniques utilized worldwide in spas, health and yoga centers

Traditional Thai Massage Training Program 

104-hour NCBTMB and Florida State Continuing Education program. Four levels of Thai Massage training courses and eight specific Thai bodywork courses are available, ranging from a beginner’s introduction to Thai Massage Therapy to advanced practitioner training protocols. All of our Thai massage training courses are structured as weekend intensives.

•  Level I.  Thai Massage Introduction Course- The Front Position, 24 NCBTMB and Florida CE hours

•  Level II. Thai Massage Basic Course- Sitting, Side-lying, Back Positions, 24 NCBTMB and Florida CE hours

•  Level III. Thai Massage Advanced Course - Review and master all Thai Protocols on the mat and  on the massage table, 32 NCBTMB and Florida CE hours

•  Level IV. Thai Massage Spa Treatments - Customized training for the spa industry, including Thai Massage for the Table, Thai Herbal Compress Massage, Thai Facial Massage, Thai Detox Protocols, Thai Reflexology and six Chronic Pain Management Treatments, 24 NCBTMB and Florida CE hours

•  Thai Massage Clinics - Free 2 hour supervised clinic to all graduates in Thai Massage, Thai on the Table, and/or Thai Herbal Compress Massage Class- Levels I & II

Thai Massage Specific Coursework

(Most of the courses below are included in 104 hour program but can be taken individually if the student has the proper pre-requisites. Call for details.)

•  Introduction to Thai Massage, 12 NCBTMB and Florida CE hours

•  Thai on the Table I, 8 NCBTMB and Florida CE hours

•  Thai on the Table II, 8 NCBTMB and Florida CE hours

•  Luk Pra Kob Thai Herbal Compress Massage, 8 NCBTMB and Florida CE hours

•  Thai Facial Massage, 4 NCBTMB and Florida CE hours

•  Thai Detox Protocol, 4 NCBTMB and Florida CE hours

•  Thai Reflexology, 4 NCBTMB and Florida CE hours

•  Spa Staff Continuing Education Thai Massage Certification Training Program, 104 NCBTMB and Florida CE hours

•  Private NCBTMB and Florida CE Thai Massage Tutoring Sessions- see scheduling options

Course Topics:

•  History and evolution of Thai Massage

•  Psico-Spiritual Anatomy

•  Chakra Balancing

•  Dosha Analysis, and Ayurvedic healing traditions

•  Pranayama (Breathwork) techniques

•  Intense study and practice of Hatha Yoga Asana postures, assisted positions, and modification poses in all four positions (front, back, sitting and sidelying positions)

•  Thai Herbal traditions/ Thai Herbal Hot Compress Massage

•  Comprehensive hands on demonstration and hands on training to build a foundation upon which to practice the ancient art and healing practice of Thai Massage

•  Basic healing protocols and "Chronic Pain Treatments" to be applied on the mat, and on the massage table

Teaching Method:

•  Provide low-risk step-by-step learning of Thai massage and bodywork modalities through hands-on demonstrations and hands-on practice in small group settings

•  Plan for building individual success incrementally

•  Thai Massage clinics to improve fluidity and graceful transitions, to correct body mechanics and to review safety considerations, with advice and recommendations for future practice. Emphasis will be placed on meeting the students' individual needs.

•  Help students to become more effective and confident through guided practice and establishing basic Traditional Thai Yoga Massage routines and protocols

Students will learn:

•  The theory of Nuad Bo-Rarn- Ancient Thai Yoga Massage as an aspect of a complete holistic medical system and be able to evaluate benefits, indications, contra-indications and limitations for the use of Thai Massage

•  The theory of Sen energy lines and location of the ten major Sen lines used in Thai Massage, along with their key functions

•  To apply pressure to the Marma points along the Sen lines, combined with gentle rocking, compression and assisted yoga-like stretches to allow energy flow, to relax tight muscles, open stiff joints and to balance body, mind and spirit

•  The development of moves, techniques and appropriate sequences and movements for use either on the Thai mat or on the massage table in isolation or as part of a full body massage

•  Thai Yoga Massage Techniques:

Selected Sequence from the Front Position

Selected Sequence from the Side-lying position

Selected Sequence from the Sitting position

Selected Sequence from the Back position

•  Asian Spa therapies:

Education and training in advanced Thai massage treatments and hydrotherapy procedures of body and face care. Students will learn how to make and apply a Thai hot herbal compress massage, Thai facial massage, Thai detox massage, Thai Reflexology and a variety of other Thai body care treatments.

On completion of the course each student will have:

•  A good understanding of how to give a full body Thai Yoga Massage

•  Be able to use this type of bodywork in conjunction with any other known traditional massage therapy or modality

•  A new appreciation and awareness of body mechanics, whether performing Thai or other types of bodywork

•  NCBTMB and Florida State required hands-on massage continuing education hours for re-licensing

•  It also will provide students with the basic training that would enable them to continue learning the original Art of Traditional Thai Massage and Asian bodywork

•  Program graduates will be encouraged to continue with one-on-one practice sessions with our instructors to further develop the skills learned in the class

Major Benefits:

•  New Thai Yoga Certified Massage Practitioners will increase their employability in spas, health, and yoga centers by learning to provide a unique type of Asian Bodywork & body treatments customarily offered around the world

•  They will integrate "Metta," unconditional and unattached loving kindness, compassion and meditation into their lives and into their massage or Yoga practice

The Thai Yoga Massage Introduction, Basic and Advanced courses are suitable for:

•  Spas, Hotels and Holistic Healing Centers

•  Body workers, massage therapists and other professionals already working with alternative therapies who wish to further their studies

•  Yoga teachers and personal trainers, who will find Thai Yoga bodywork invaluable for increasing their hands-on skills

•  Massage students or beginners thinking of starting a new career in Asian healing arts, massage and bodywork

THAI MASSAGE COMPASSION IN ACTION

If you want to learn more about our  Thai Herbal Compress Massage;  Thai Massage on the Table Level I-II; Thai Facial Massage, Thai Reflexology Classes; or our Spa Staff CE Thai Massage Certification Training Program

Please check here for complete description of our featured 2008- 2009 Continuing Education Classes with program descriptions

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