Immerse yourself in the study of Thai yoga massage with one of Kam Thye Chow and the Lotus Palm School’s most respected teachers, Shai Plonski. Combining meditation, yoga, and compassion, Thai yoga massage leads to greater physical health, grace, and spiritual energy for both therapist and client. You learn a complete 90-minute massage, focusing on: - Four foundations of Thai yoga massage (awareness, body mechanics, and movement and massage techniques using hands, knees, feet, and elbows)
- Main energy (sen) lines in the body
- Effortless transitions between postures
- Introduction to contraindications and safety
- Care of the client and therapist before, during, and after a massage
- Massage for shoulders, head, back, arms, hands, legs, abdomen, and feet
Open to yoga practitioners and teachers, massage therapists, and others interested in the power of touch, this workshop offers you the confidence and ability to complete an exceptional massage. It is also perfect for couples. Receive the Lotus Palm School’s Essential Certification by completing this workshop; Thai Yoga Massage 2; and documented practice hours. For more information, see lotuspalm.com. Recommended reading: Chow, Thai Yoga Massage. Shai Plonski is also teaching Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage; May 28-31, and Thai Yoga Massage 2, Essential Certification; October 3-8, 2010.
NATABOC CE Level Essential
Shai Plonski, senior Lotus Palm teacher, conducts Thai yoga massage workshops internationally. He has been working and training intensively under Kam Thye Chow, founder of the Lotus Palm school, since 2002. He is also a yoga teacher in the tradition of Madan Bali. Plonski’s teaching emphasizes fundamental principles of body mechanics that allow Thai yoga massage to develop into an intuitive form of bodywork. lotuspalm.com |
