Autumn Basic Thai Massage with Kristina and Federico

Move Through Touch

The contemplative autumn is the time of harvesting. A time of trespassing from the excitement of the summer to the qualities of the upcoming winter. In a time when nature goes inwards, quiets down and retreats, we have the capacity to follow this process for our body and our inner self. Through learning the therapeutic art of Thai Massage, the practice of compassion as well as giving and receiving (a variety of applied bodywork techniques) we nourish, feed and touch our body and mind.

Course Content

In this Thai massage course, we will learn a full body massage based on traditional and modern therapeutic arts, through a generous number of ways and techniques, to safely unlock all common blockages that we meet in us and others.

We are using a versatile background connecting oriental and western knowledge based on the rich heritage of Thai yoga massage. Our teaching is inspired by the Dhamma and instruction of two Thai massage masters Chayuth and Pichet of Northern Thailand, as well as the teachings of Asokananda.

We will introduce ways to:

• Learn a full body massage
• Explore the diverse techniques of static and dynamic approaches
• Be precise and effective on specific areas of the body and how to approach different cases, with a focus on lower and upper back conditions, that are mostly needed in the modern world and a focus on belly and thorax that can mirror our mental and emotional state, beyond their physical function
• Learn to be in flow and make safe use of your body while working

There will be demonstration of exercises, theory and anatomy references, with the main focus on hands-on practice with parallel support from the teaching team.

We will learn how to listen and tailor our practice for our receiver’s needs, as well as following our potential.

We are going to use moving arts, yoga, Tai Chi, meditation and chantings as an additional aid to awake and explore therapeutic aspects that lie within us and to add a sense of easiness and freedom to our practice.

There will be time for a lot of massage practice and time for exploration of our inner state, mindful discussions and sharing. Moments of silence and deep listening. Moments of celebration and lots of joy.

The course is open for complete beginners, repeaters and advanced students, as well as bodyworkers of other therapies.

Following the deeply respected and appreciated tradition of the Sunshine House, through the compassionate and playful guidance of Kristina, Federico and experienced bodyworkers who will complete the teaching team.

Day 1: Introduction to Thai massage and Principles
Day 2: Feet, Single leg excercises
Day 3: Double legs excercises
Day 4: Side position
Day 5: Belly massage & Upper Torso
Day 6: Chest, Shoulders, Arms
Day 7: Back/Prone position
Day 8: Sitting position, Neck, Head
Day 9: Full body massage and Feedback
Day 10: Review

This course is full and rich in applications and techniques. Each day contains 7 hours of massage classes in which we include enough time to repeat and practice in your own rhythm.

Upon completion of the course, a certificate of attendance from the Sunshine House is awarded.

Schedule

06:30 – 08:30 Morning meditation & Yoga
08:30 – 10:00 Hearty Breakfast
10:00 – 13:30 Thai Massage session 1
13:30 – 16:00 Lunch & siesta
16:00 – 19:00 Thai Massage session 2
19:00 – 20:30 Dinner
20:30 – 21:30 Evening Programm/ Integration

The daily schedule might be flexible, adapting to our individual and group needs.