Traditional Thai Yoga Massage Diploma (intensive)

Traditional Thai Yoga Massage

In a nutshell: lazy person's yoga!

Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing art practised in the temples of Thailand and preserved through the oral tradition, since the 3rd century BC. It is a unique form of bodywork combining acupressure massage with the beautiful stretches of yoga. It is a very comprehensive and rejuvenating form of bodywork, which can be both deeply relaxing and highly energising.

Ultimately, Traditional Thai Yoga Massage aims to promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and to restore balance, where imbalances exist by stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself.

The practitioner uses their hands, feet, forearms, elbows, and knees to apply pressure along energy channels known as Sen lines. The receiver is pressed, rocked and stretched in order to release blockages and stimulate the free flow of energy, leading to health, balance, centeredness and well-being.

It is well known that Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is as beneficial to give as to receive and in line with its Buddhist roots is regarded as the physical application of ‘metta', which means ‘loving kindness'.

Diploma courses

The course leads to a professional qualification that will enable you to practise as a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner. It emphasises the very practical nature of Traditional Thai Yoga Massage and is in keeping with, and maintains the flavour and spirit of the eastern tradition.

No previous knowledge is required to start the course. To achieve the diploma qualification, you'll need to show that you have an anatomy and physiology qualification. Alternatively, you can study our anatomy and physiology diploma in parallel.

Accredited by CThA (Complementary Therapists Association). The CThA is a leading organisation representing over 9000 Complementary Therapists in the UK and Ireland.

What is covered on the course?

Full body and face massage including:
• Sen lines
• Blood stops
• Stretching
• Applied yogic postures
• Therapeutic points
• Massaging in prone, side, supine and seated positions
• Structuring a treatment
• Client consultations
• Clinic session

How long is the course?

The course is 13 days, and takes place during the weeks. The first 12 days take place just over 2 weeks (excluding weekends). Then you'll have 6 months in which to practice completing case studies, before returning for the 13th day which is a review day prior to taking the exams.

About the coursework and exams

• The coursework consists of massage practice
• After the first 12 days there are case studies to complete: 30 full body massages (a total of 60 hours practice), and a 1500 word essay.
• The exam: there are 2 parts to the exam - a two hour practical exam and a written paper of 1.5 hours.

Who is the course for?

• Anyone wanting to study intensively and qualify more quickly
• Anyone wishing to study on weekdays
• Anyone looking for a change in career
• Practising therapists who wish to expand their current skills and broaden their knowledge
• People who want a sound addition to their existing career
• Those who want to learn something different in order to practise on friends and family
• Therapists who are experienced in bodywork, as well as people who are completely new to bodywork
• Anyone with an interest in helping others

What's included?

• Course manual
• Exam fee
• Massage mat, cushions and bolsters are provided for classroom use
• Chi Kung to help develop sensitivity to energy work
• Light refreshments at break time
• Excellent level of support and guidance both during and between class sessions

What else?

• You'll receive a high level of training
• You'll know how to give a Thai Yoga Massage that is tailored for each client
• The theory is integrated with the practical
• Enhanced individual guidance, attention and personal feedback due to excellent student to teacher ratio
• Career Development Loans may be available
• Central London location

Venue

Moving Arts Base, London

Course cost

1,099 GBP (Required deposit: 200 GBP)