Thai Infusion – An Intro to Thai Massage

Traditionally Thai massage is done while the client lies on the floor, and the therapist will slowly work the client's body through various passive stretches and compressive techniques. The client is clothed, and no oils of creams are used. The therapist may use their hands, knees, legs, or feet to help manipulate the person's body into different positions that are rooted in yoga postures. Thai massage is often referred to as “lazy person’s yoga” for the receiver. 

This course is an introduction to Thai Massage and the practitioner will learn a basic 75 min Thai massage floor sequence. 

Registrants should come dressed in comfortable clothes and be prepared to both give and receive bodywork. Students need to bring their own massage lubricant, linens and supplies for use in the classroom. The school will supply tables/mats, and bolsters for use in the classroom. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Students will understand the history of Thai massage.

2. Students will develop a basic understanding of the fascial and energetic lines that are stimulated during Thai massage

3. Students will develop an understanding of the traditional principles for giving a Thai massage

4. Students will list the benefits of Thai massage.

5. Students will assess the contraindications of Thai massage.

6. Students will safely learn and perform a 75 min Thai massage on a floor mat while the receiver is clothed.

7. Students will list and demo the techniques used in thai massage

8. Students will safely learn how to perform Thai massage techniques using their hands, knees, legs, and feet with proper body mechanics.

Learning Outcomes: 

1. Student will be able to explain why the use of Thai massage is an effective alternative massage technique

2. Students will gain a basic understanding of the fascial and energetic lines in the body and how to stimulate them with Thai massage techniques

3. Students will be proficient in explaining benefits of Thai massage

4. Students will identify if clients are contraindicated for Thai massage

5. Students will be able to list and demo the techniques used in thai massage

6. Students will safely learn and be able to perform a 75 min Thai massage on the floor while the client is clothed.

7. Students will be proficient in applying Thai massage techniques while the client is supine, prone, side-lying, and seated on the floor

8. Students will safely learn and be able to perform Thai massage techniques using their hands, knees, legs, and feet with proper body mechanics.

Course Outline:

1 Day (8 CE hrs)

HOUR 1:

9:00 – 9:15 (15 min.) - Introduction of course, instructor and participants. Overview of goals and intentions of the class.

9:15 – 9:50 (35 min.) Lecture:  Discuss what Thai massage is, the history of Thai massage, and differences between Traditional Thai massage and Western influenced Thai massage. 

9:50 – 10:00 (10 min.) BREAK

HOUR 2:

10:00 -10:50 (50 min.) Lecture: Discuss the benefits and contraindications of Thai massage

10:50 – 11:00 (10 min.) BREAK

HOUR 3:

11:00 – 12:00 (60 min.) LECTURE: Discussion on the energetic and fascial lines in the body that can be stimulated with Thai massage and the basic principles of Thai massage

12:00 – 1:00 (60 min.) LUNCH BREAK

HOUR 4:

1:00 – 2:15 (75 min.) LAB: Demonstration - The techniques and postures used in Thai massage and how they are performed on the floor. Demonstration of the use of hands, knuckles, forearms, knees, and feet to administer Thai massage techniques - 75 min sequence

HOURS 5 & 6:

2:15 - 2:30 (15 min.) BREAK

2:30 – 4:00 (90 min.) LAB: Students Partner up and one student practices techniques on the other - 75 min sequence with instruction

4:00 – 4:15 (15 min.) BREAK

HOURS 7 & 8:

4:15 – 5:45 (90 min.) LAB: Partner Exchange - Students Partner up and one student practices techniques on the other - 75 min sequence with instruction

5:45 – 6:00 (15 min.) Q & A, Cleanup, Surveys and presentation of Certificates of Completion

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