Foundations 1 & 2 training program
Start your journey to learning Thai massage
During this comprehensive Training students will learn practical hands on skills needed for giving a full 90 minute to two hour relaxation style Thai Massage. Students may begin practicing with friends and family upon completion. In some cases students may choose to join Foundations 1 only.
I came to Thai Massage because of a strong interest in oriental medicine and walked away from Foundations 1 & 2, with the skills needed to preform a relaxation style Thai Massage. I enjoyed the hands on practice that this course provided, and would recommended Tara as a knowledgeable and sensitive instructor. I truly enjoyed the training, gained more confidence and took my practice to the next level.
~ Olga Gor, Victoria
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Thai Massage Foundations 1 & 2
Students who would like to explore whether Thai Massage is the right modality for them may choose to enroll in Foundations 1 & 2, instead of the full 150 hour Training Program. However preference will be given to students wishing to take the full 150 hour training. This is a comprehensive and well rounded introduction to Thai Massage that will empower students to begin practicing relaxation style thai massage on friends, family and clients. If students would like to continue their studies they could choose to enroll in the advanced course at a later date.
Would this be a great fit for you? Contact TARA to express your interest in studying Thai Massage.
Send an email to TARA at tara@wildlotusyoga.ca or fill out our webform by clicking the link below.
Would this be a great fit for you? Contact TARA to express your interest in studying Thai Massage.
Send an email to TARA at tara@wildlotusyoga.ca or fill out our webform by clicking the link below.
Schedule & Location
All classes are currently held on Vancouver Island in the Cowichan Valley, BC. This program is held from a beautiful home studio overlooking the ocean in Cowichan Bay. Student accommodation for $25-$60 per night, may be available onsite by request. Please enquire for details.
Upcoming 2023 Training Schedule
Foundations 1
Fri-Sun, 9am-5pm
Feb 24-26, 2023
Foundations 2
Fri-Sun, 9am-5pm
Mar 24-26, 2023
Mar 31-Apr 2, 2023
Cost
80 hours are recognized by THAI Healing Alliance & NHPC Canada
Investment: Entire 80 Hour Training $1595
Foundations 1 only: $595
Curious if this is the right fit for you? Contact TARA to express your interest in studying Thai Massage.
"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
What will I learn in Foundations 1 & 2 ?
Thai Massage Foundations 1 & 2 , is a well rounded introduction to the practices of Traditional Thai Massage based on the lineage of masters and schools in northern Thailand. Students will not only receive a full repertoire of thai massage techniques to give a full 2 hour relaxation style thai massage, but have a chance to embody and understand the practices of 'metta' and 'meditation' while giving a thai massage. At the Wild Lotus School of Yoga & Thai Massage we emphasize the importance of embodying knowledge and practice and aim to give students a full experience while on retreat or training with us. Included in the training is an introduction to the history and spirit of thai massage, daily practice of 'waikru' and yoga, and an introduction to the concept of senline or energy lines.
About your instructor
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Tara has spent several years travelling to Thailand for months at a time to learn with renowned teachers and schools. In 2017, she became recognized with Advanced and Instructor standing with THAI Healing Alliance International, and has been teaching students ever since. She has studied with teachers across Canada, US and Thailand and integrates her experience to provide a well rounded introduction to the practice of Thai Massage.
Her approach both technical and intuitive, and aims to help students discover their inner capacity to not only give a great massage but experience the benefits that deep presence, awareness and metta can offer self and others. She is also an experienced yoga instructor who has been teaching for nearly 15 years, and holds over 1000 hours of training. |
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About Thai massage
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.
Who is this program for? Is it right for me?
This professional training program is designed for...
- Holistic practitioners looking to add a massage modality to their practice
- Yoga instructors, herbalists, energy work practitioners, spa practitioners, reiki practitioners, and RMT's
- Anyone interested in starting a career in bodywork, massage or wellness
- Anyone and all levels who would like to give and receive Thai Massage for personal or professional purposes
- Holistic practitioners looking to add a massage modality to their practice
- Yoga instructors, herbalists, energy work practitioners, spa practitioners, reiki practitioners, and RMT's
- Anyone interested in starting a career in bodywork, massage or wellness
- Anyone and all levels who would like to give and receive Thai Massage for personal or professional purposes
Certificate & Practicum Requirements
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 1 year 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.
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.
Ready to take the next step?
- 80 Hour Trainings Program - $1595
- x3 Weekends in Beautiful Cowichan Bay, British Columbia
- Be empowered to give a full 2 hour traditional thai massage with skill and heart!
**Early bird Special! Register before December 15th, and receive 20% off Foundations 1 & 2 Training Program! **
Contact TARA to express your interest in learning Traditional Thai Massage.
tara@wildlotusyoga.ca