Workshops
Thai Yoga Massage with Acupoints Workshops
Thai Yoga Massage with Acupoints
The Intro course (8 hours) are for those curious to check out what Thai Yoga Massage is all about before investing more time to learn the other levels. In the Intro course you will learn basic techniques to be able to give a 60 min Thai session in 3 positions (seated, side-lying and supine). Prone position will be added in Level I, giving you more poses to give a 90 min+ session. Meridians and Acupoints are taught in Level I, Level II and Level III. Each levels (21 hours each) have its own set of sequence, four meridians and additional Acupoints giving you more options to offering a more customized Yoga Massage session. The poses and transitions gets more advance as you move to the higher levels. Therefore each of the lower levels are a prerequisite. A handbook with color photos is provided for each level of training and is included in the tuition. All courses are approved by NCBTMB to those needing continuing education hours.
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Debby Stanley is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider
Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage with acupoints
NCBTMB Approved CE hours : 8 hours
Course Description: Introduce Thai Yoga Massage and learn what makes this modality unique. Upon completion of this course you will learn poses and techniques to give a 60 minute Thai Yoga Massage session.
Prerequisite: None
Course Outline and learning outcomes:
Learn proper body mechanics and body positioning of both practitioner and client in 3 positions (seated, supine, side-lying) which are fundamental to successfully give a Thai massage.
Learn body movements and techniques that are unique to Thai massage.
Learn body contacts, the placement of hands, thumbs, palms and feet for each of the 22 postures.
Demonstration by the instructor and students will practice with each other after each demonstration.
Instructor will supervise the students during their 60 min session.at end of course.
Thai Yoga Massage with Acupoints Level 1
NCBTMB Approved CE hours : 21 hours
Course Description: Introduce Thai Yoga Massage , energy lines and Acupoints. Upon completion of this course you will learn 42 postures and 8 acupoints to be able to give a 90 minutes Thai Yoga Massage session.
Prerequisite: None
Course Outline and learning outcomes:
Learn proper body mechanics and body positioning of both practitioner and client which are fundamental to successfully and safely give a Thai massage.
Learn body movements and techniques that are unique to Thai massage.
Learn body contacts, the placement of hands, thumbs, palms and feet.
Learn location of 8 acupoints and the respective organ meridian. The meridians of the gall bladder, liver, stomach and spleen will be covered in this level.
Some acupoints are contraindicated during pregancy. Learn 3 of these contraindicated points.
Learn the definition and benefits of using the source and luo points.
Demonstration by instructor of the 42 poses in 4 positions (seated, supine, side-lying, prone)
Students will practice with each other after each demonstration.
Practice and receive a complete 90 min session with fellow classmates at end of course.
Thai Yoga Massage with Acupoints Level 1 Video
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Thai Yoga Massage with Acupoints Level II
NCBTMB Approved CE hours : 21 hours
Course Description: You will learn another set of sequence to do another 90 min session.
Prerequisite: Level I
Course Outline and learning outcomes:
Learn more body contacts such as knees and learn to use multiple contacts at once.
Learn 43 new poses in all four body positions.
Learn location of 11 acupoints and the respective organ meridian. The meridians of the lung, large intestine, heart and small intestine will be covered in this level.
The Chinese clock and significant categories of points.
Demonstration by instructor of the 4 positions (seated, supine, side-lying, prone).
Students will practice with each other after each demonstration.
Practice and receive a complete 90 min session with fellow classmates at end of course.
Thai Yoga Massage with Acupoints Level III
NCBTMB Approved CE hours : 21 hours
Course Description: Adding more body positions, more acupoints and more body contacts to level II.
Prerequisite: Level II
Course Outline and learning outcomes:
Learn more body positioning to customize a session.
Learn location of acupoints and the respective organ meridian. The meridians of the bladder, kidney, pericardium and triple warmer will be covered in this level.
Demonstration by instructor of the 4 positions (seated, supine, side-lying, prone).
Students will practice with each other after each demonstration.
Practice and receive a complete 90 min session with fellow classmates at end of course.
Art of Assist Workshop
Do you want to add value to your yoga teaching? Are you a yoga teacher who wants to feel more confident assisting your yoga students in a pose?
Learn from an Anatomy Trains (r) Structural Integrator, certified Active Release Techniques (r), nationally certified licensed massage therapist, NCBTMB Approved continuing ed provider, Thai yoga massage trainer.
One of the most effective ways to improve yourself as a yoga instructor is to provide hands on assistance to your students during their asana practice.
Gain credibility and trust from your students by developing the skills of assisting.
In this workshop, you will learn various ways to offer assistance to your students. During the training you will be practicing assists on fellow class participants while in an asana practice to mimic a live class setting. You will build confidence and valuable skills to effectively assist your students in various postures - taking your teaching to a whole new level.
Learn how to:
Introduce your assisting skills in a group setting
Safely assist students
Use assist to help your students become aware of their body and posture
Match your own touch with verbal cueing
Assist in a moving vinyasa flow
Use more than one way of assisting in a pose
Use other body parts other than your hands
Providing great assistance to your students will help deepen their practice and keeps them coming back to you for more.
