The course consists of 12 lessons (72 training hours). Each lesson begins with a lecture and demonstration, followed by supervised practice.

After completing the course, the student will be asked to practice 30 full body massages, and to return for a final practical examination as well as a short answer theory test. There will also be one written project to be completed during the course.

After qualifying, practitioners will be accepted onto the Traditional Thai Yoga Massage Practitioners Register.

All students must have 55 hours of Anatomy and Physiology training and hold a recognised certificate. This may be taken through the the school (as a separate course) or externally.

Syllabus

Lesson 1
General background, history and theory. Showing of the video 'The Art of Traditional Thai Massage'. Feet. Massaging the feet and loosening up exercises, pressure points and ankle stretches.

Lesson 2
Leg Lines. Palming and thumbing the energy lines on the legs. Practice

Lesson 3
Single Leg Stretches. Applying several yoga based stretches on one leg at a time. A blood stop to the legs which aids circulation and cleans the blood. Practice.

Lesson 4
Double Leg Stretches. Applying several yoga-based stretches on both legs together. Practice.

Lesson 5
Stomach, Chest and Arms. Massaging these parts of the body, including points on the abdomen and chest, and a blood stop to the arms. Practice.

Lesson 6
Side Position. Working along the 3rd outside energy line on the leg, plus some stretches and two spinal twists, all applied with the patient lying on their side. Practice.

Lesson 7
Supervised practice.

Lesson 8
Back of Body. Walking on the feet, pressure points along the 2 main energy lines of the back, more leg stretches and cobra stretch. Practice.

Lesson 9
Sitting Position. Massaging the shoulders and neck in the sitting position, including many shoulder and neck stretches and another spinal twist. Practice.

Lesson 10
Face. Massaging the face, including some therapeutic pressure points to treat various problems. Practice.

Lesson 11
Theory Day. Review of the 10 main energy lines (the Ten Sen), names, locations and therapeutic qualities. Comparison of Thai Yoga Massage with Chinese concepts of acupressure and Shiatsu. A sequence of techniques and therapeutic pressure points to treat and relieve headache, knee pain and lower back pain.

Lesson 12
Assessment Day. An opportunity to practice and receive a whole massage under supervision. Following the massage, the student will receive detailed feedback from the course tutor with advice, cautions and recommendations for future practice.

Venue and dates

Venue: Bickerton House
25 Bickerton Road, London N19
(Nearest tube Archway)

The course consists of 12 lessons.
All classes begin at 10 am and finish at 5.15 pm.

Autumn 2009 Course:

14/15 November 2009
5/6 December 2009
16/17 January 2010
6/7 February 2010
13/14 March 2010
17/18 April 2010

Spring 2010 Course:

10/11 April 2010
1/2 May 2010
5/6 June 2010
10/11 July 2010
4/5 September 2010
16/17 October 2010

Fees and bookings

Course Fee: £995
Deposit payable to hold a place: £300
Balance payment due at commencement of course.

To book a place, download the booking form and send to the School with your deposit.
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The remainder of payment for all courses is due before commencement of the course. Payment by instalment can be arranged. Some concessionary places are available on each course. Phone 0845 0900 211 or email info@thaiyogamassage.co.uk for further information.