Thai Yoga Massage Workshops and Training Programs

Chris Gordon, CMT, RTT, Experienced and certified yoga instructor has been teaching Thai Massage and leading workshops for the past seven years. He has taken two extensive trips to Thailand and has over 350 additional hours of training and coursework.

Traditional Thai massage was created in India over 2500 years ago by the physician to the Buddha, Dr. Jivaka Kumar Bhacca. It was integrated into the temples and hospitals of Thailand with the transmission of Buddhism from India to Southeast Asia. The treatment consists of rythmic compression with gentle rocking, deep stretching and joint mobilization. Thai Massage is a very effective technique for treating a wide range of conditions. Practitioners have easy access to the body while working in various positions using bodyweight as leverage. Thai Massage is performed on the floor on a mat. The recipient wears loose, comfortable clothing. It is unique in that it works on the muscular/skeletal system as well as the energetic* body.

*Work is done along the Sen lines, which are similar to the meridian lines known in the more familiar practice of Chinese medicine. The lines are worked with a variety of techniques using thumbs, palms, elbows, knees, feet, and whatever else may be available in the moment. Thai Massage is therapeutic bodywork and very effective for treating many different ailments. People often report feeling light and energized after a session as well increased ability to move their bodies freely.

Thai Massage Playshop - An Introduction to the Ancient Healing Art of Thai Massage
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Location: St. Louis Park Studio
Date: Sun 9/26/2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $55
Learn basic techniques, history, indications, and how to practice Thai Massage. All participants will give and receive healing touch. Bring a friend or come on your own. Thai Massage is performed on a mat on the floor. Recipients wear loose comfortable clothing while practitioners work on their hands and knees.

Thai Yoga Massage Training Level 1 with Chris Gordon
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Location: St. Louis Park Studio
Schedule:
Sat 10/23/2010 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sun 10/24/2010 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon 10/25/2010 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tue 10/26/2010 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed 10/27/2010 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $600 ($650 after Sept. 15)
DEPOSITS & EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS: You may put down $250 per training as a deposit to hold your spot. However, to receive the early registration discount, you must PAY IN FULL before or by the deadline indicated above.

This Training requires no previous bodywork experience and is open to anyone interested in starting their journey of understanding of this hands-on, energetic and creative tradition of healing.

Workshops/Events Policy: Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Please register early as space is limited. For more detailed information about any of our workshops or events, pick up a flyer at either Yoga Center location or call us at 612.436.4700. Reservations guaranteed only upon full payment.

Cancellation Policy: Full payment reserves your space. There are no refunds. If you cancel more than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the workshop, your payment is transferred to a studio credit that you can use for any Yoga Center product or service. Studio credits have no expiration date. If you cancel less than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the workshop, you forfeit your payment.