"My overall experience was life altering. Not just learning thai massage, but experiencing the island, the venue, the residents and my co-students. It was beautiful, calm, relaxing, rejuvenating, and inspiring, I couldn't imagine a better place to spend time and learn. I felt as though we gained a wealth of knowledge, and I am confident to practice a full body thai massage when I go home. Tara was amazing, with kindness, Spirit, and a calm that all enhanced my experience." ~ M. Harbourne, Airdire, AB
Learn the Sacred Art of Thai Massage on Vancouver Island!
Thai Massage is an ancient form of bodywork that combines, compression, stretching, twisting, and meditation to release energy blockages, alleviate chronic pain, calm the nervous system, and improve mobility and circulation. It supports the free flow of intrinsic energy within your body, helping you to feel more in harmony with your essential self! Deeply interwoven into the practice of meditation, it is great for both giver and receiver. This is a deeply relaxing and invigorating treatment.
Thai Massage is an ancient form of bodywork that combines, compression, stretching, twisting, and meditation to release energy blockages, alleviate chronic pain, calm the nervous system, and improve mobility and circulation. It supports the free flow of intrinsic energy within your body, helping you to feel more in harmony with your essential self! Deeply interwoven into the practice of meditation, it is great for both giver and receiver. This is a deeply relaxing and invigorating treatment.
FOUNDATIONS 1 & 2
80 Hour Training Program
FOUNDATIONS 1
Fall Session
Aug 25-28,2022
Location: Cowichan Valley
OR
Fall Session
Oct 1/2 & Oct 15/16
Location: Vancouver TBD
Learn traditional northern style Thai massage. Based on the lineage of masters in Thailand, this training offers a comprehensive introduction to the spirit, history and practice of Thai Massage.
During the course we will cover...
- The history & spirit of Thai Massage
- Introduction to the role of meditation, prayer and masters in this form of bodywork
- A 60 minute beginners sequence
- An introduction to Sen Line Theory (energy line) and how to work them during your treatment
- Contraindications
- Basic application of acupressure points
- Daily meditation, and yoga
* 30 hours recognized by the THAI Healing Alliance & NHPC
FOUNDATIONS 2
Fall
Oct 21/22/23, 2022
Oct 28,29,30, 2022
Fri/Sat/Sun 9am-4pm
Location: Cowichan Valley, BC
This comprehensive 45 hour program builds on Foundations 1 providing students with a full repertoire of techniques & transitions based on Northern Style Thai Massage. Students will be fully equipped to offer a 2 hour full body relaxation style thai massage.
During the course we will cover...
- Integration of new techniques for each part of the body
- 2 hour Thai Massage sequence
- Introduction to side lying, and using feet
- How to transition smoothly between postures
- A relaxing full face massage
- Additional Sen Lines & acupressure points
- Ethics of Thai Massage
- Preparing for a session, environment, intake, post ritual for cleansing
- How to design a 60 minute and 90 minute thai massage
- Daily meditation and yoga
* 45 hours Recognized by the Thai Healing Alliance & NHPC
Fall Session
Aug 25-28,2022
Location: Cowichan Valley
OR
Fall Session
Oct 1/2 & Oct 15/16
Location: Vancouver TBD
Learn traditional northern style Thai massage. Based on the lineage of masters in Thailand, this training offers a comprehensive introduction to the spirit, history and practice of Thai Massage.
During the course we will cover...
- The history & spirit of Thai Massage
- Introduction to the role of meditation, prayer and masters in this form of bodywork
- A 60 minute beginners sequence
- An introduction to Sen Line Theory (energy line) and how to work them during your treatment
- Contraindications
- Basic application of acupressure points
- Daily meditation, and yoga
* 30 hours recognized by the THAI Healing Alliance & NHPC
FOUNDATIONS 2
Fall
Oct 21/22/23, 2022
Oct 28,29,30, 2022
Fri/Sat/Sun 9am-4pm
Location: Cowichan Valley, BC
This comprehensive 45 hour program builds on Foundations 1 providing students with a full repertoire of techniques & transitions based on Northern Style Thai Massage. Students will be fully equipped to offer a 2 hour full body relaxation style thai massage.
During the course we will cover...
- Integration of new techniques for each part of the body
- 2 hour Thai Massage sequence
- Introduction to side lying, and using feet
- How to transition smoothly between postures
- A relaxing full face massage
- Additional Sen Lines & acupressure points
- Ethics of Thai Massage
- Preparing for a session, environment, intake, post ritual for cleansing
- How to design a 60 minute and 90 minute thai massage
- Daily meditation and yoga
* 45 hours Recognized by the Thai Healing Alliance & NHPC
Certificate Requirements
Students who participate in the full 80 hours Foundations 1 & 2 Program will receive a certificate of participation.
For those wishing to deepen their studies further and prepare to offer Thai Massage to the general public, we recommend meeting the following requirements below of documented practice. Students who submit 40 hours of documented practice within 6 months of finishing the Foundation Courses will receive a certificate indicating their successful completion of Primary Level Thai Massage ( 120 hours). This includes 80 hours of study, and 40 hours of documented practice. *
PRIMARY THAI MASSAGE CERTIFICATE
* Note that 80 hours are approved by the THAI Healing Alliance
** Ethics and Professionalism in Thai Massage is a home-study program, and requires independent study and the submission of completed homework.
For those wishing to deepen their studies further and prepare to offer Thai Massage to the general public, we recommend meeting the following requirements below of documented practice. Students who submit 40 hours of documented practice within 6 months of finishing the Foundation Courses will receive a certificate indicating their successful completion of Primary Level Thai Massage ( 120 hours). This includes 80 hours of study, and 40 hours of documented practice. *
PRIMARY THAI MASSAGE CERTIFICATE
- THAI MASSAGE FOUNDATIONS 1
- THAI MASSAGE FOUNDATIONS 2
- ETHICS, PROFESSIONALISM & HISTORY OF THAI MASSAGE**
- 40 hours DOCUMENTED PRACTICE
* Note that 80 hours are approved by the THAI Healing Alliance
** Ethics and Professionalism in Thai Massage is a home-study program, and requires independent study and the submission of completed homework.
Registration
REGISTRATION
Foundations 1 & 2, are really one big course broken into two-parts. Together they offer students a well rounded introduction to the practice of Thai Massage, with a 80 hour program. Enrollment preference will be given to students wishing to participate in the full program. However, a few spots will may be available for those interested in enrolling in Foundations 1, on it's own, the fee is $595 CAN.
Class size is limited to 6 participants at this time.
Investment: Thai Massage Foundations 1 & 2 - $1395 CAN
Please contact tarathaiyoga@protonmail.com to be the first to be notified when registration opens.
Interested in diving deeper? The 140 hour Thai Massage Program includes Foundations 1 & 2 plus two additional programs to give you a well rounded entry-level education to thai massage as a professional practice.
READY TO REGISTER?
Registration for all courses require a non refundable deposit of $500. Payment of the full course fee is due two weeks prior to the course start date. Payment plans are available, please contact Tara for further details. E-transfer & credit card accepted for payment.
For further information or to register contact:
Tara
tarathaiyoga@protonmail.com
