Traditional Thai Massage Introduction...

Thai medicine is a unique healing system based on a holistic approach to health, incorporating treatment for body (through diet and herbs), psycho-spiritual healing (through practices such as meditation), and the energetic systems (treating the flow and balance of vital energy through Thai massage).

The roots of Thai medicine are found in T'ai hill-tribe shamanism and indigenous medicine. Over the years, Thai medicine and massage have adopted and incorporated influences from Indian Ayurveda and yoga practices, as well as Chinese healing arts.

During a Thai massage, the practitioner guides the recipient into various postures linked together in a flowing series, applying acupressure with hands and feet, arms and legs. Three levels are addressed simultaneously --- the physical body (joints, muscles, organs…), the flow of subtle energy through pathways called Sen (meridians), and the realm of heart consciousness (spirit).

For details about the certification programs:

• Practitioner (200 hr)
• Therapist (500 hr)
• Teacher (800 hr)

Other pages of interest...

• What to Wear and Bring to Courses

• How to Register

• Practitioners in Your Area

• Our Lineage

• Three in Thai Massage