Nourishing Heart Thai Yoga Therapy
Sacred Yogic Healing
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Nourishing Heart
Thai Yoga Therapy
Thai Yoga Therapy and Massage is a sacred form of yogic healing. It combines the elements of massage, acupressure, and partner stretching to release tension, stimulate healing energies, and enhance wholeness of body, mind and spirit for both the giver and receiver.
Our trainings are perfect for yoga teachers, bodyworkers, acupuncturists, and people who wish to learn a simple technique to share healing with family and friends.
Intro to Thai Yoga Therapy – 2 Hours
This 2-hour introductory workshop, students are introduced to the practice of Thai Yoga Therapy. This workshop is designed to be accessible for everyone; no prior massage or yoga experience is necessary. Through demonstration and hands-on practice, one learns a fundamental 20-minute form and gains first-hand experience in both giving and receiving Thai Yoga Therapy.
Sign up alone or with a friend, and together you will get an enjoyable introduction to Thai Yoga Therapy principles and techniques that will leave you feeling balanced and connected with a refreshing dose of healing and joy!
This is an invaluable introduction for those wishing to learn more or begin studying Thai Yoga Therapy with Nourishing Heart Yoga. Includes a handout of the 20-minute form.
Thai Yoga Therapy Level 1 20 Hour Intensive
Learn a spirited and useful sequence that relieves tension in the feet, legs, back, shoulders, and head. Students will learn a 60-minute sequence incorporating techniques in supine, prone, and side-lying positions and have time to practice the full sequence. We’ll develop proper body mechanics to be efficient and safe in the work as well as explore the spirit of Thai massage as a meditation practice.
This month-long training is designed to be accessible for everyone; no prior massage or yoga experience is necessary. Sign up alone or with a friend, and together you will get an enjoyable introduction to Thai Yoga Therapy principles and techniques that will leave you feeling balanced and connected with a refreshing dose of healing and joy!
This Level 1 Course teaches you a complete 60 minute Thai Yoga Therapy form.
Level 1 Course content and outline:
- Background and Philosophy of Thai massage
- Theoretical Foundations and Spirit of Thai Massage
- Contraindications and safety
- Movement Principles – the working stances and breathing techniques
- Body mechanics and massage techniques using the hands, knees, feet, and elbow
- Massage for shoulders, head, back, arms, hands, legs, and feet
The Level 1 course teaches a full body 60-minute Thai Yoga Therapy flow, in addition to introducing the basic techniques and setting the foundation for a more advanced study.
Manual:
The training manual is included complete with clear descriptions and photographs of all the postures.
Prerequisites:
This course is open to anyone who is in good health. No prior massage or yoga experience required. It is strongly recommended to take the Intro to Thai Yoga Therapy 2 hour workshop, but not required.
Investment:
$400
$25 savings when signing up with a friend
Enroll for both Level 1 & 2 for $850 ($150 savings).
2023 Dates
SEPTEMBER PROGRAM
Friday, September 15, 5 – 9 pm
Saturday, September 16, 12 – 7 pm
Sunday, September 17, 12 – 4 pm
Friday, September 22, 5 – 9 pm
Space is limited to 10 students
Returning Students:
If you have already completed this course you are eligible to retake it for only 50% of the current price. (50% discount)
Thai Yoga Therapy Level 2 30 Hour Intensive
The Level 2 course builds upon the skills and flow of Level 1. Be introduced to new postures and learn an additional 90 minutes of Thai Yoga Therapy techniques. The Level 2 flow stands alone as a 90-minute session and also fits seamlessly into the 60-minute full-body sequence from Level 1, allowing you to begin to customize your Thai Yoga Therapy sessions.
This course is designed to occur over a period of months, allowing a deeper integration of the work with plenty of time to practice the techniques between lessons. We will also go more in-depth into the roots and philosophy of Thai Yoga Therapy, exploring its connections to Buddhism, Ayurveda, and expanding our knowledge of Thai Sen Theory.
The Level 2 Course teaches you an additional complete 90 minute Thai Yoga Therapy form.
Level 1 Course content and outline:
- Effortless transitions between postures
- 90 additional minutes of massage techniques including more foot work, side lying, belly work and lifts
- How to adapt the massage for people of different sizes and flexibilities
- Further exploration into Thai Yoga Therapy’s Buddhist roots and Thai sen theory.
In Level 2 students go beyond the fundamentals, building their knowledge of Thai Yoga Therapy postures with the aim of customizing Thai Yoga Therapy sessions.
Manual:
The training manual is included complete with clear descriptions and photographs of all the postures.
Prerequisites:
Thai Yoga Therapy Level 1
Investment:
$600
$30 savings when signing up with a friend
Enroll for both Level 1 & 2 for $850 ($150 savings).
Fall Program 2023
Friday, October 20, 5 – 9 pm
Saturday, October 21, 12 – 7 pm
Sunday, October 22, 12 – 4 pm
Friday, November 17, 5 – 9 pm
Saturday, November 18, 12 – 7 pm
Sunday, November 19, 12 – 4 pm
Space is limited to 10 students
Returning Students:
If you have already completed this course you are eligible to retake it for only 50% of the current price. (50% discount)
