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Thai Massage, Level I & II
(30 hours, 30 CEU, per session Price $550, each level)

Level I

After completing this course, the student will know how to:

* Perform a full-body, 90 minute Thai Massage session
* Incorporate the fundamentals of effortless, flowing transition between postures
* Integrate key stances with Thai Massage
* Learn how to effectively use your body, maximizing the flow of energy.
* Apply safety precautions for preventing injury
* Discuss the history and philosophy of Thai Massage
* Apply energy balance through acupressure and Thai energy lines
* Incorporate fundamental methods for avoiding contraindication
* Integrate “Metta” into their massage

Thai Massage, Level II
30 hours + 15 hours of documented practice
Prerequisite: Level I

After completing this course, the student will know how to:

* Review Intensive I
* Perform an expanded 2-½ hour Thai Massage with advance postures
* Evaluate the needs of the recipient and customize the massage according to different body types
* Integrate alternate posture and exchange them with standard poses to create a 1 ½ Thai Massage
* Achieve effortless, flowing transitions between postures.
* Integrate key stances with Thai Massage
* Apply basic concepts of the Thai energy line system in their work
* Incorporate fundamental methods for avoiding contraindication
* Integrate “Metta” into their work

Give and Receive
Give and Receive is a teaching tool, allowing the student to experience a full Thai massage given by a senior instructor. When giving a Thai massage you will be given an critique of your session. This is a great tool to developed a stronger and safer Thai practice.

Students enrolled at Thai Academy
$150 for both Give and Receive, or $90 per one

Non - Thai Academy Students
$280 for both or $150 for one

Indian Head Massage
2 Day workshop, 9 am –6 pm
16 Hours—CEU
$295

Indian Head Massage has a noble lineage, as part of the ancient Ayurvedic medicinal system from India, and is a perfect compliment to the Traditional Thai massage or can be performed as a stand alone practice or modified for use on the massage table. It is the ideal stress-relieving treatment for any one who is suffering from aching shoulders, a tight neck, tension headache, eyestrain or insomia. It has a noble lineage, as it is a part of the ancient Ayurvedic medicine system from India. The techniques used for maintaining health and wellness have been handed down over the generations. What makes this massage unique are the marma points and Chakra balancing. It massages the back, arms ,neck, shoulders, face, scalp and hands. It is a holistic therapy for tension.

* Learn the 37 key marma points
* Chakra routine, for body balancing
* Contraindication of Indian Head Massage
* Understanding and sequencing of the basic head, arms, and neck routine
* Self care: Neck stretches and self massage

What are the benefits?

* Client is fully clothed
* Relieves headaches and eye strain
* Elimination of tension and fatigue
* Strengthens the immune system
* Alleviates stress and anxiousness
* Enhancing peace and tranquility

Day 1 Day 2

10:00 – 11:00, Neck Strength Self Massage 10:00 – 11:00, Neck Strength Self Massage
11:50 – 12:00, Lunch 11:50 – 12:00, Lunch
12:50 – 2:00, Back Routine 12:50 – 2:10, Head Routine
2:10 – 3:00, Arms Routine 2:10 – 3:00, Face Routine
3:10 – 4:00, Neck Routine 3:10 – 4:00, Chakra Routine
4:00 – 5:00, Review Routines 4:00 – 5:00, Review Routines

Educational Classes

2009

* Thai Yoga Massage , Levels 1 & 2
* Advanced Thai Treatments
* Thai Reflexology
* Thai Herbal Therapy
* Indian Head Massage
* Table Thai
* Aroma Therapy
* Polarity
* Healing Touch, Level 1-3
* and More
* Reiki
* Thai Medicine
* Thai Medical Massage
* Thai Intermediate

Reiki Training
Reiki Training consists of three classes:

Reiki Level I
Reiki Level II
Reiki Level III (Master/Teacher level)

Reiki Level I will include Reiki history, auras, meridians, charkas and hand placement for treatments. You will also do an actual treatment on a fellow student and receive your first attunement.

Reiki Level II will include an overview of Reiki I, learning the three symbols for physical, emotional and long distance healing. Again you will do an actual treatment on a fellow student and receive another attunement.

Reiki Level III (Master/Teacher level) will include an overview of Reiki I & II, learning an additional symbol, your last attunement, a treatment on a fellow student and your first practice attunement on your fellow student.

Reiki I: June 14th
Reiki II: August 9th
Reiki III: October 25th

All Reiki classes will be held on Saturday at 1:00 pm and should b e completed by 4:00 PM.
Class fee is $125.00 per class. Classes are limited to 4 students maximum.
Please let the office know if you wish to sign up for Reiki classes.
Bring a notebook and pen to class. Light refreshments will be served.