THAI YOGA MASSAGE COURSE: CAPE TOWN


INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED:

  FHT (UK), IICT (int), LANNA FEDERATION (TH), THAI HEALING ASSOCIATION (International), ITTA (USA), FITTM (ITALY) 




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

 

It starts with a 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.

 

 COURSE OVERVIEW:

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

 

A theoretical and practical 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 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

 

YOGA - 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. 

 

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

 

The course materials for our Thai Yoga Massage Course includes a detailed step-by-step training manual with all practical techniques, training videos, articles and notes for all theory lectures. A bibliography for other recommended reading is discussed in the first class.

 

 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 12.00 am 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.

 

 


 AIDAN WALSH: Aidan Walsh is a SM Senior Thai Yoga Massage Teacher, a professional yoga teacher and massage therapist. He has been teaching Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga since 2009 when he completed his teacher training with Africa Yoga. In 2011 he completed the foundation course in Intuitive massage through InSpirit Therapies, followed up with Thai Yoga Massage through Shen Mantra in 2014 and the Advanced DORN Method of spinal alignment through DORN Method South Africa in 2015.

 


JOLENE BASSETT: Jolene's journey in healing began qualifying as a master healing in Tera-Mai Seichem in 2001. She then started her practice and exploration of yoga in 2002 in Hatha, Vinyasa, Bikram and Jivamukti. Jolene first discovered Ashtanga yoga with teacher Mariella de Martini in Oxford, England in 2003 whilst living abroad. She has practiced under the guidance of her teacher Ulrike Lamprecht at Ashtanga Yoga Cape Town since 2014. The progression into Thai yoga massage was a very natural and complimentary practice. 


 

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 + 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 3500

Balance payment:

Due 10 days prior to commencement of course

LOCATION:

CAPE TOWN, South Africa

VENUE:

Studio to be confirmed. Cape Town

 

DATES:

 

 

LEVEL 1: 20th to 24th NOVEMBER

LEVEL 2:  27th November to 1st of December

 

LEVEL 3: FINAL PRACTICAL

TBC DURING LEVEL 2

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With AIDAN WALSH 

+  FRANCESCA CANZANO-FRANKLIN               

 

TRAINER:

AIDAN WALSH

Shen Mantra Senior Trainer & Yoga Teacher

  

FRANCESCA CANZANO-FRANKLIN

Shen Mantra Senior Trainer

TO BOOK:

 Zen-Desk@shenmantra.com

 

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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.