Thai Massage

The course syllabus is structured as follows:

• Lesson One
  • Introduction
    • History
    • Buddhist Influences
    • Yoga
  • Promoting Good Health
    • Touch
    • Benefits of Thai Massage
    • Applications of Thai Massage
    • Contra-indications
  • Getting Started
    • Positioning
    • Focus
    • Mantras
    • Honouring the Teacher
• Lesson Two
  • Enhancing Relaxation
    • The Physical Environment
    • Putting the Client at Ease
    • The Practitioner's Attitude
    • Body Positioning
    • Breathing
    • Physical Relaxation
    • Pace
  • Principles of Thai Massage
    • Masculine/Feminine
    • Gravity
    • Energy Lines
  • Massage Sequence Overview
• Lesson Three
  • Thai Massage Techniques
    • Pressing
    • Leaning Pressure
    • Manipulation
    • Stretching
    • Blood Stopping
    • Body Mechanics
  • The Sequence
    • First Contact
    • Feet
• Lesson Four
  • The Sequence (Continued)
    • Legs
    • Legs, Hips and Back
• Lesson Five
  • Chest and Abdomen
    • Introduction
    • The Techniques
  • Arms and Hands
    • Introduction
    • The Techniques
  • Shoulders, Neck and Head
    • Introduction
    • The Techniques
  • The Side-lying Position
    • Introduction
    • The Techniques
• Lesson Six
  • Prone Position
    • Introduction
    • The Techniques
  • Sitting
    • Introduction
    • The Techniques
• Lesson Seven
  • Ethics in Thai Massage
  • Other Aspects of Thai Massage
    • Royal and Commoner Styles
    • Herbal Compresses
    • Herbal Saunas
    • Expressing Yourself through Thai Massage
    • Looking after Yourself