Learn the basics of Thai bodywork in our 3-day continuing education course. This introduction will teach you the fundamental techniques of Thai massage along with some history, theory, cultural aspects and self-care. By the end of the course you will be able to perform a unique 1 hour+ Thai massage session using safe body mechanics for you and your client. We'll practice several techniques using hands, fingers, thumbs, forearms, elbows, knees, feet, toes, heels and occasionally your entire body to apply pressure in supine, prone, seated and side-lying positions with a focus on body mechanics to ensure a sustainable practice. Along with these, we’ll practice Thai yoga for self-care, verbal and non-verbal communicating, making smooth transitions, and using intention and intuition in this hands-on, relaxed learning experience. We'll introduce the Thai energetic system, the importance of self-care ritual, wind gates, common acupressure points and abdominal massage. Each student will receive a handbook including illustrated instructions for the various Thai massage techniques we practice. This course will help to lay a solid foundation from upon which you can build your Thai bodywork skills. There is so much more to learn! 

 All practice is in the traditional style, fully clothed, on a mat on the floor.  Our classes are small and have two instructors to ensure a quality learning experience.  UPCOMING COURSES  

Learn a basic foundation of Thai bodywork and luk pra kob massage in our 4-day course. You'll learn fundamental Thai and luk pra kob massage techniques along with some history, theory, cultural aspects, commonly used medicinal herbs, their benefits and self-care. We'll practice several massage techniques using hands, forearms, thumbs, knees and feet, working with supine, prone, seated and side-lying positions with a strong emphasis on body mechanics, to ensure a sustainable practice. We'll introduce the Thai energetic system, wind gates and common acupressure points. On the last day we'll practice massage routines with luk pra kob that aid with specific ailments such as headaches, low back pain and more. Daily routines of Thai yoga for self-care, verbal and non-verbal communicating, making smooth transitions, and using intention and intuition will ensure you are off to a bright future in the Thai healing arts. 

We practice in the traditional style, on a mat, on the floor. Luk pra kob is the perfect compliment to your new Thai massage practice but can also fit into any massage modality you may already do.  We provide the herbal compresses, steamers, mats and pillows to use during class. Each student receives a compress to take home, an illustrated handbook of all techniques learned, and helpful information on where to acquire herbs, poultices, mats and steamers. Our classes are small and have two instructors to ensure a quality learning experience. Lay a solid foundation in a versatile, compassionate healing art. There is so much to learn!   UPCOMING COURSES