Rejean Rishi Dion

(434)969-1977 or                
rishi@lotuspalm.com

Thai Yoga Massage - 2 day introduction

- (12 hour) 12 CEU's.
- The Lotus Palm School is a category "A" provider approved by the NCBTMB.

This is an invaluable introductory course; however, students are not required to take this course prior to the 5-day Intensive I course. You will learn to:

• Perform a basic full body, one hour Thai Yoga Massage session
• Incorporate the fundamentals of effortless, flowing transitions between postures
• Integrate key stances within Thai Yoga Massage
• Apply safety precautions for preventing injury
• Integrate Metta (love and kindness) and meditation into your practice

Thai Yoga Massage Intensive 1

- (30 hours) 30 CEU's
- The Lotus Palm School is a category "A" provider approved by the NCBTMB.

You will learn:

• How to perform a full-body, 1 1/2 hour Thai Yoga Massage session
• The fundamentals of effortless, flowing transitions between postures
• Safety precautions for preventing injury and incorrect posture of the practitioner
• Key stances within Thai Yoga Massage
• The history and philosophy of Thai Yoga Massage and the relationship between this art and the ancient healing system of Ayurveda.
• How to apply pressure to the Thai energy lines to balance the energy
• How to integrate "Metta"(loving kindness) & meditation into one's practice.

Thai Yoga Massage Intensive 2

- (30 hours) 30 CEU's for each of these courses.
- The Lotus Palm School is a category "A" provider approved by the NCBTMB.
- Prerequisite: Intensive I from me or one of the Lotus Palm School teachers.

Review of postures, stances & flowing transitions as taught in the Intensive I course and learn how to:

• Perform an expanded 2 1/2 hour Thai Yoga Massage with advanced postures
• Evaluate the needs of the recipient and customize the massage according to different body types, pregnancy and the elderly, general needs and/or preferences
• Integrate alternate postures and exchange them with standard poses to create a customized 1 1/2 hour Thai Yoga Massage session
• Achieve effortless, flowing transitions between postures
• Apply basic concepts of the Thai energy line system in the work
• Incorporate fundamental methods for avoiding contraindications
• Integrate "Metta" (loving kindness) and meditation into the work

Ayurveda & Thai Yoga Massage 1

-(30 hours) 30 CEU's NCBTMB category "A" approved

This course introduces you to the fundamentals of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian healing system and sister science to yoga. This course bridges Thai Yoga Massage with its historical roots in Ayurveda and students learn practical methods of combining these healing arts to deepen the therapeutic quality of their practice.

This course teaches you a 60 minute tridoshic massage Thai Yoga Massage form with variations for each doshic (elemental) type (vata =air/ether, pitta= fire/water, or kapha= earth/water). Furthermore, you will have an understanding of:

• The fundamental concepts of Ayurvedic history, philosophy and healing
• The use of observation and interviews to determine an individual's tridoshic composition
• How to integrate the five directions of prana (vayus) into Thai Yoga Massage
• How to create a customized 2-session Thai Yoga Massage wellness program according to the tridoshic principle of each client
• Incorporate the fundamentals of effortless, flowing transitions between postures
• Maintain proper body alignment & stances that create a mutually beneficial massage for practitioner & recipient
• Integrate "Metta" (compassion) and meditation into your work

Ayurveda is India's ancient healing system that promotes health through a balanced life-style.

Thai Yoga massage integrates yoga postures and bodywork in a flowing dance encouraging a deep state of relaxation and well- being.

After completing this course, students will:

•     Understand the basic elements of Ayurveda including the 5 elements and 3 doshas and their attributes
•     Be able to perform a 30 minute Thai Yoga massage form
•     Be able to integrate Ayurvedic principles into their massage
•     Know how to practice with flowing transitions and proper body mechanics