THAI YOGA MASSAGE DIPLOMA

- Practitioner Level -

Internationally Accredited:

There is currently no accreditation in SA as TYM is not as yet grouped under the massage umbrella, but we are working closely with the Thai Governament and will soon provide a national accreditation as well as cpd points.

Be aware of courses that offer you unofficial accreditations.

"Thai Massage is like a thousand gentle waves washing over the body.
Thai massage is like yoga for lazy people. Instead of doing yoga, they do it for you."

Master Chongkol Setthakorn

Ancient Thai Massage is a unique form of Body Therapy that incorporates Hata Yoga, Reflexology, meridian work and Acupressure.

It starts with a prayer, and ends with a backbend...

Centuries ago, a dynamic bodywork therapy based on Yoga and Ayurveda was born in the temples of Thailand. In this unique healing system of Thai Yoga Massage - also called Nuad Boran - and widely known as Traditional Thai Massage, (Nuad Phaen Boran ) - the practitioner guides the recipient through a series of passive Yoga postures while palming and thumbing along the ''Sen Lines'', the body's energy lines and pressure points. Together these actions result in a comprehensive full body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically.

The therapeutic basis of Thai Yoga Massage is rooted in the Indian healing tradition of Ayurveda;  the word Ayurveda derives from two sanskrit words: Ayur, meaning "life" and Veda , meaning "knowledge" thus, this science of living functions as a guide to the proper maintenance of life.

Course overview:

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A practical and theoretical training in the art of Traditional Thai Yoga Massage where you will learn the complete traditional set of Thai Massage in the Front, Side, Back and Sitting positions, following the northern Thailand style of teaching of Chiang Mai Schools as follows:

• 134 positions, each one with diagrams, photographs and descriptions
• Stretching, Mobilizations and Deep pressure techniques to release muscle tension and improve flexibility
• All relevant muscle and skeletal A&P
• A background to Chinese Medicine and SEN theory
• Safe practice techniques
• Myofascial trigger points for each area of technique
• Stretching; how to work with key muscle reflexes

Every class starts with a Yoga session/Meditation, followed by the Tutor practical demonstration and all day practice.

All techniques are on a futon with light-weight clothing required to allow for flexible movement.

Course materials include a detailed folder containing a step-by-step guide to all practical techniques and notes for all theory lectures, and soon to be edited Francesca's Thai Yoga Massage DVD. A bibliography for other recommended reading is discussed in the first class.

The course is suitable for:

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• Complete beginners thinking of starting a career in body work
• People who simply wish to learn an effective healing art to practice on friends and family
• Professional Therapists already working with alternative therapies who wish to further their studies
• Yoga teachers, osteopaths, physiotherapists, dancers and sports people, who will find Thai Yoga Massage invaluable for increasing their hands-on skills

Course Requirements:

• A validated Massage Diploma from a Bona Fide Institute (UK only)
• Completion of 5 Case Studies (4 treatments per case study for a total of 20 treatments; up to 2 months after completion of the course is allowed)
• A practical examination lasting 2 hours

Please note: By the end of the course, all students who will intend to practice professionally, will need to add ‘Anatomy & Physiology’ training and hold a recognised certificate in order to get insurance to practise. If you already are a Yoga Teacher, Physio, Osteopath or other complimentary therapist, your qualification may be enough. In this case you can check with your current insurer if they will be able to add Thai Yoga Massage to your current policy once you qualify or check that CThA (UK) or The Allied Health Council (South Africa) will recognise your A&P training as adequate.

Length of Course:

The course consists of 10 lessons (60 training hours). Each lesson begins with a lecture and demonstration, followed by all day supervised practice. Unlike other courses, we do not divide training in Level 1 and 2 as in order to practice and understand the full sequence the whole training has to be undertaken.

All classes begin at 10.30 am and finish at 5.30 pm.A detailed time-table will be emailed once you will register.

A more flexible timetable is also offered on request for a minimum of 6 students.

Once qualified, Students will also benefit from ongoing training days where at no extra cost they will be assisting the Tutor with new classes with the role of Student/Assistant.

Course Dates & Fees:

* Please note, price includes full lenght of course, both Level 1 & 2

* Yoga sessions available before & after training every day

We emphasize small class sizes to insure that each student receives the maximum personal attention possible.

Successful completion of this Diploma course will provide you with the professional title of "Thai Yoga Massage Therapist", and the knowledge and techniques needed to give a treatment.

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Sat Nam

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, but rather welcome everyone that is genuinly interested in learning this beautiful ancient art that Traditional Thai Massage is. Namaste

We  Teach  Thai   the  Thai  Way

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