It is a unique form of body work that has long been practiced in Thailand.
During the treatment, the recipient is dressed in comfortable clothes. The treatment takes place on a mat on the floor, and the treatment itself lasts over 2 hours. Recently, Thai massage is increasingly sought after as a table treatment, which makes it easier for both the recipient and the giver to approach certain aspects of this treatment.
Thai massage or Nuad bo rarn (ancient skill) will intertwine techniques of working along energy lines, stretching techniques (both passive and active), manipulations, pressure on acupressure points and stopping circulation.
After the treatment, the recipient feels their energy being in harmony, as well as flexibility and physical and mental relief, which can last for days after the treatment.
Course of traditional Thai massage
The complete course is divided into 4 modules:
MODULE 1
History of Thai massage and basic theory
Work on the feet
Foot lines - work with the palms and thumbs on the energy lines of the feet
Stopping circulation in the groin area
Exercises for one leg - additional work with the palms along the energy lines, application of several yoga asanas, stretching
Exercises for both legs - application of passive yoga
MODULE 2
Abdominal massage, chest and shoulder relaxation
Hand lines - work with palms and thumbs on hands and palms
leg lines - work with palms and thumbs on legs
Lateral position - work with the palm and thumbs on the lines of the legs, stretching the legs, working on the shoulders and back
MODULE 3
Work on the back - working on the feet, working on the energy lines of the back with the palms and thumbs, stretching the legs, applying yoga asanas (cobra, grasshopper)
Sitting position - work on the base of the skull, neck massage, work on the shoulders and around the shoulders, various stretches
shoulders, various stretches
MODULE 4
How to avoid injuries and fatigue when performing Thai massage
Sib Sen theory of energy channels in Thai massage
Ethics of Thai masseurs
How to integrate what has been learned
Practical exam and awarding of certificates
The course includes 15 hours of instruction per module (60 in total). The most common dynamics of work is as follows: On weekends we work 15 hours (per module), followed by a break of 4 weeks of active independent exercise in order to help participants master what they learned in said module. The course lasts approximately 4 months.
Course on Thai massage on the table
The same principle of work, demonstration and repetition was kept in this course as well. The course is divided into 3 modules over 3 weekends, a total of 40 hours.
In addition to the picture manual and all the necessary equipment for successful learning, at the end of the training, a certificate of completed course is awarded. After completing the course, the student is trained to:
provide quality Thai yoga massage for 90 minutes
apply knowledge from traditional Thai massage related to energy passages and how to use palms, thumbs, elbows, knees while applying the same
apply Thai massage techniques while the recipient is on his back, on his side, on his stomach and in a sitting position
perform passive yoga on the recipient on a massage table
perform blockages of circulation safely and with full confidence