Sorry to announce this class has been cancelled due to a family emergency-
A traditional comprehensive workshop to continue your Thai massage training, including a day to REVIEW FRONT POSITION, then one day each in SIDE, BACK, and SITTING Positions, and another day putting it all together.
This is a fantastic class to deepen your knowledge of Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM) and massage, so you can give a comprehensive 90min-2hr session to a wide variety of clients. We will start with a day on Front Position to review, explore variations, practice, and answer any questions. Then we dive into the 3 remaining positions of Side, Back, and Sitting, learning new techniques and over 60 movements so you can learn effective ways to work with many different receivers.
We’ll work from the feet to the head, addressing every major muscle group and major joint, as well as learning a range of ways to move their body using different positions and employing a variety of the wonderful stretches that Thai massage is known for. And using your own body in beneficial ways to using gravity and leverage for maximum results with minimal effort. As well as understanding the Thai vision of the body, movement patterns, fascia, energy, Sen, and more.
Each day begins with Wai Khru, the traditional Om Namo chant, ringing of the bells, and warm-up movements for our own body and mind, drawing on the classic TTM practices of mindfulness, reusi dat ton, and gentle movement.
Your understanding of TTM will deepen as we also discuss indigenous Thai medicine and culture, TTM history, massage cautions and benefits, sequencing and proper body mechanics, self-care tools, and a few business-building ideas. Although the majority of class time is hands-on, learning new techniques, giving and receiving.
Teaching is devoted to clear, thorough demonstrations, with the students being led through the movements with the instructor's supervision. Expect lots of multi-discipline teaching and helpful hands-on aids. Each class includes a workbook, with DVDs and other support products available for sale.
Prerequisites: prior completion of a Level I: Front Position floor-based Thai massage class, learning at least a 45minute routine with the receiver lying supine on their back, working from the feet to the head. It is not necessary (but welcome) if you’ve also had some training in any of the other 3 positions; we will expand on that knowledge here. You do not need to be proficient, but you will get the most out of this class if you review and practice your prior training beforehand, as we will build on those skills.
This is a great class to take if you’ve already had a ‘shorter’ or condensed version of Level I&II, as you’ll refine skills and learn more movements for a more complete session.
HOUSING: This workshop will be held at a beautiful Inn in southern coastal Delaware, just outside the historic town of Lewes at the terminus of the Cape May-Lewes ferry. For a truly immersive experience you can stay overnight at the Inn. There are 6 queen bedrooms, each with private bath, available at a deeply discounted price, with a continental breakfast included each morning after your overnight stay. Look for our BRING A FRIEND DISCOUNT. The Inn is closed for the off-season so you will not enjoy it’s usual 5 star experience, but it is a lovely place to use for a workshop nonetheless.
THINGS TO KNOW & BRING:
-because we work on the floor it is best if you are comfortable kneeling and moving around;
-bring a cushioned floor mat if you can (or 3 or more yoga mats with a thick comforter), queen size sheets, head pillow & bolsters. Bring clean sheets & pillowcases for each day of class;
-because we work clothed, wear loose comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement, with minimal buttons and zippers (such as yoga pants, sweatpants, loose cotton pants, pajama bottoms, t-shirt, long-sleeved top, sweatshirt, shirts with at least a small sleeve), no jeans or tight shorts;
-bring layers and socks to wear for your own comfort (it may be cool at times because we will be leaving the windows open);
-have finger and toe-nails trimmed, and since we use our feet in Thai massage consider getting a pedicure;
-bring water and a snack to put in the shared fridge, or restaurants are 10min away by car. You are welcome to use the shared fridge and microwave on-site; but there are no stove cooking facilities available;
-bring clean clothes and a clean face mask for each day of class.
No smoking is allowed on the property.
March 21 through March 15, 2022, Monday - Friday for five (7 hr) days, 8:30am-5pm each day, 35 NCBTMB CEs, cost is $525pp if paid by Feb 1st, $625 after. Or BRING A FRIEND and save, only $850 for two by Feb 1st, $1000 after; you must register together at the same time and one person pays the total cost. Space is limited so register early; registration closes March 1st.
Or take advantage of our CERTIFICATION DISCOUNT by signing up before February 1st for both weeks of Level I and Level II for only $900 for 1 person, or $1600 for two with the BRING A FRIEND DISCOUNT. See information about Level I here.
To register, click the link below. Questions? Contact Rose at: rose@thai-massage.org
