May 23 - 26
10 AM - 5:30 PM
26 CEU’s
This foundational course is so unique that experienced Thai massage practitioners and instructors, along with those who are brand new to Thai bodywork, will find themselves engaging in an in-depth inspirational learning experience. Students will learn to give a full Thai massage session while gaining insight into the history, culture, spirituality and broader medical system of Thai bodywork. Come with us on a journey of learning that is like no other.
Layers and Lines is a true intro to Thai massage class, designed to be inspiring even to well-seasoned Thai massage therapists and teachers.
All levels are welcome.
In this course, students will learn:
•To give an incredible full-body Thai massage
•The connection between Thai massage and Buddha Dharma
•Daily chanting practice for Thai medicine practitioners
•Foundational Thai medical theory as applies
•Supine, prone, and seated positions
•Body mechanics for therapist longevity
•Passive and active range of motion joint care from Thai medicine
•All the beautiful little things that cannot be predicted, that make each class uniquely lovely
About Naj:
Naj has been teaching Thai massage since 2005 and brings a deep, rooted knowledge of both Thai massage and traditional Thai medicine. She is the founder of The Naga Center, now an accredited massage school offering a 629-hour licensure program with a primary focus on Thai massage rather than the more commonly taught Swedish approach. Naj is the author of Traditional Thai Medical Theory for Bodyworkers and the co-author of Thai Herbal Medicine: Traditional Recipes for Health and Harmony. She lives a life grounded in compassion and love. I’m honored to call her my teacher.