ANCIENT THAI MASSAGE

Ancient Thai Massage

Like a dance between giver and receiver, Thai Massage flows rhythmically and is uniquely nurturing as you are brought into a state of deep release and relaxation.

Thai massage has a long history of therapeutic healing. Despite its name, its earliest roots are found in India. The founder of the art was a physician from northern India called Jivaka Kumar Bhacca, a contemporary of historical Buddha (circa 2500B.C.).

Thai Massage combines pressure along the energy lines of the body, manipulation, massage and passive yoga stretches. Fused with breath-work, the rhythmic flow of the massage is nurturing for both receiver and giver and provides a deep level of relaxation and rejuvenation.

During the massage, the practitioner not only uses fingers and hands, but toes, feet, forearms, elbows, knees, body weight and leverage to massage. Unlike other massage forms, Ancient Thai Massage uses no oils or lotions and is received wearing loose comfortable clothing made from natural fibers. The massage is given on the floor on a thin cotton mat or futon style mattress. Our Courses in Thai Massage are designed to introduce students with the practice of Ancient Thai Massage and gain the basic foundation on which advanced (Master) courses are built. The students will learn how to perform a full body massage, however we recommend a certain period of constant practice, following the course, to deepen the knowledge and increase confidence.

Courses in Ancient Thai Massage are for:

Yoga teachers, therapists and bodyworkers who wish to expand their skill set
Complete beginners who wish to start their carriers as therapists
Individuals who wish to learn this healing practice to help family members or friends
Anyone who is curious and wish to do more for themselves through learing ancient healing techniques

Course Certification :

Courses in Ancient Thai Massage are certified from the ‘Kathmandu Center of Healing’, a registered center in Kathmandu Nepal, stating the period of study, level of participation and degree of attainment following assessment.

The certificate carries the accreditation of the Senior Teacher, Nabin Thapa, who has practiced Ancient Thai Massage since the early 1990s and is the founding member of ‘Kathmandu Center of Healing’ and an associated member of ‘The Foundation of Dr. Shivagakomarpaj’, Thai Traditional Hospital, Chang Mai, Thailand.

ANCIENT THAI MASSAGE