Thai Massage is a unique form of Yoga Therapy and bodywork that incorporates Hata Yoga, meridian work and acupressure.

 

It starts with a mindful welcome and blessing and ends with a back-bend...

 

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 bodywork - 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.

 

THAI YOGA MASSAGE COURSE OVERVIEW: 

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON ONLY COURSE.

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This Course is at Diploma Level and is the only internationally accredited course in South Africa.

 

This comprehensive certification covers the "Art of Touch," focusing on 134 distinct positions across the Four Traditional Postures: Supine (Front), Side-Lying, Prone (Back), and Seated.

 

1. The Clinical & Theoretical Foundation

• Comprehensive Manual: 134 positions detailed with anatomical diagrams, high-resolution photography, and step-by-step sequencing.
• Energy Anatomy: An in-depth study of Sen Lines / meridians and their parallels to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) meridians.
• Trigger Point Integration: Identifying and releasing myofascial trigger points within the context of a rhythmic flow. 

2. Advanced Alignment & Yoga Biomechanics

For yoga teachers, this section transforms how you see and adjust your students.

• The "Passive Asana" Philosophy: Learn to guide a client into deep expressions of yoga poses (like Halasana or Ardha Matsyendrasana) while they are completely relaxed, allowing for deeper structural shifts.
• Structural Assessment: Developing the "Teacher’s Eye" to spot skeletal deviations, pelvic tilts, and shoulder impingements before you even begin the touch.
• Reciprocal Inhibition & PNF: Utilizing key neurological principles, such as working with muscle reflexes, to bypass the nervous system's "stretch reflex," allowing for safe and significant gains in flexibility.
• Joint Mobilization: Techniques for tractioning the spine and "opening" the joint capsules of the hips and shoulders using Thai-specific leverage.

3. Safe Practice & Ergonomics

• Body Mechanics for the Practitioner: Learn to use your own body weight, knees, and feet to apply deep pressure, ensuring you can give a 2-hour treatment without strain or fatigue.
• Contraindications & Modifications: Specific protocols for injuries, hypermobility (EDS), and common postural pathologies like Kyphosis or Lordosis.
• The "Line of Gravity": Understanding how to align your center of gravity with the client’s "Sen" lines to maximize pressure with minimal effort.

Why this is Essential for Yoga Teachers? By mastering these 134 positions, you gain a tactile understanding of applied anatomy. You will leave the course not only able to perform a full Thai Massage but with a vastly improved ability to provide hands-on adjustments in your public yoga classes that are safe, confident, and anatomically informed.

 

Why is Thai Yoga Massage excellent for massage and complementary therapists? Thai yoga massage is a transformative modality for therapists because it shifts the physical burden from small muscles to the entire body, significantly extending career longevity. Unlike table-based massage, which often leads to repetitive stress injuries, Thai massage uses ergonomic body mechanics reminiscent of martial arts. 

 

 

DURING CLASS + MATERIAL: 

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Environment: All techniques are performed on a traditional futon. Please wear lightweight, flexible clothing to ensure a full range of motion during practice.

 

Comprehensive Materials: Students receive a robust resource package, including a step-by-step training manual covering all practical techniques, along with instructional videos, articles, and detailed theory notes.

 

Additional Learning: We will discuss a curated bibliography for further reading during our first session

 

Yoga Classes - Depending on the teacher or the studio location, classes may start with a Yoga session/Meditation, followed by the Tutor practical demonstration and all day practice.

 

Aidan and Jolene, our Cape Town Trainer, are professional Yoga Teachers and may offer a class prior or after training. 

 

 

 

 THE COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:

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• Professional Therapists  - Massage, Beauty & Spa Therapists -  already working with alternative therapies who wish to further their studies
• Yoga teachers, Pilates Instructors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, dancers and sports people, who will find Thai Yoga Massage invaluable for increasing their hands-on skills
• Complete beginners thinking of starting a career in body work. Please contact us for more information!

 

 COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED DIPLOMA

 (LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 2)

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• Syllabus includes the full traditional routine: FRONT, SIDE, BACK + SIDE POSITION
• Attendance of 10 day course
• 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 3+ hours

 

 COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR  LEVEL 1: CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

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PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AS A THAI YOGA MASSAGE THERAPIST

AT DIPLOMA LEVEL, BOTH LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 2  MUST BE TAKEN.

 

• SYLLABUS: FRONT + SIDE POSITION
• ATTENDANCE of 5 day course
• COMPLETION of two case Studies 

 

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 recognized certificate in order to get insurance to practice. If you already are a Yoga Teacher, Physio, Osteopath or other complementary therapist, your qualification may be enough. In this case you can check with your current insurer/governing body if they will be able to add Thai Yoga Massage to your current policy once you qualify. 

 

 

 LENGTH OF COURSE: 

 

South Africa - Thai Yoga Massage Course Cape Town.

 

LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 2: 10 lessons (+ 2 additional re-fresher days to be taken within one year) and equals to 72 hours.

 

Each lesson begins with a lecture and demonstration, followed by all day supervised practice.

 

All classes begin at 10 / 12.00 am (depends on class size / studio requirement) and finish at 16.00 unless otherwise stated. A detailed time-table will be emailed once you will register.

 

A more flexible time-table is also offered on request for a minimum of 6 students.

 

 

 

COURSE:	Thai Yoga Massage DIPLOMA, CAPE TOWN - South Africa
COURSE FEE:*	LEVEL 1: ZAR 7500 LEVEL 2: ZAR: 7500   Price includes, Level 1 + Level 2, online (theory only) + in person training, videos, lectures, in depth training manual, trainers support during and after training,   Cost also includes final exam fees and our international accreditation.
Deposit payable to hold a place:	ZAR 4000
Balance payment:	Due 10 days prior to commencement of course
LOCATION:	CAPE TOWN, South Africa
VENUE:	Cape Town Studio: to be confirmed soonest.   PLEASE NOTE: We rent out studios for the duration of our training courses only.
DATES:	LEVEL 1: NEW JULY DATES  LEVEL 2: TBC   (Monday to Friday only / no w-end)   BOOK THE FULL COURSE BY THE 19TH OF APRIL AND RECEIVE 5% OFF   LEVEL 3: FINAL PRACTICAL TBC DURING LEVEL 2 With AIDAN WALSH
TRAINER:	AIDAN WALSH Shen Mantra Senior Trainer & Yoga Teacher
TO BOOK:	[email protected]   PLEASE SEE BELOW.

TO BOOK, PLEASE CONTACT US VIA HERE AND A MEMBER FROM THE ADMIN TEAM WILL EMAIL YOU STRAIGHT AFTER FOR ASSISTANCE ON THE NEXT STEPS.

 

 

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 Massage Therapist" and the knowledge and techniques needed to give a treatment.