Course Descriptions
Intro to Thai Massage: Supine Position
CE Hours: 8
The intro to Thai Supine position prepares the therapist for working on the front of the client’s body. The student will be able to apply the routine and points for working the Sen Lines and applying the stretches that occur with the client in supine positioning. This is a floor modality, however, modifications will be demonstrated so that it can be adapted to a table. The client remains fully clothed.
Intro to Thai Massage: Prone Position
CE Hours: 8
The Intro to Thai Massage Prone Position prepares the therapist for working on the back of the client’s body. Due to the intensity of the work as well as the need to master the art of application, it is helpful to break the material into the client’s positioning. The class will incorporate some of the basic understanding of the Sen Lines being worked as well as the stretches used while the client is lying prone. This is a floor modality, however, modifications will be demonstrated so that it can be adapted to a table. The client remains fully clothed
Thai Herbal Ball: Creation & Application
CE Hours: 8
Thai Herbal Ball therapy is an application of a heat compress made of cotton, that is filled with healing herbs. The student of this class will have the opportunity to make their own herbal balls, and then learn how to apply them to the body. The Thai use herbs with specific healing properties, the student will gain an understanding of the use of these herbs, why they are chosen as components of the Herbal Ball and how to supplement Thai herbs with more accessible herbs without diminishing the healing effects.
Thai Foot Reflexology
CE Hours: 8
Thai Foot Reflexology, although based on the concepts of the Chinese art, has many differences from the reflexology protocols learned in the West. This class will inform the student on Thai methods of warming up the feet, the use of wooden Reflex sticks to stimulate points, as well as leg massage applying techniques that stimulate the Sen Sib lines from Thai Massage theory.
Joanna has studied Thai massage from five different schools in Chiang Mai, Thailand and completed over 100 hours in training from these schools including, TMC, ITM, Old Medicine Hospital, Wat Po and Namo. Lotus has created courses that have taken this information learned from both northern and southern style of Thai Massage and made it accessible for westerners to practice within the licensure requirements as well as any individual who is interested in learning this style of "Lazy Man's Yoga".