Thai Massage & the 5 Elements with Krishnataki at WEST SHOKAN, NEW YORK

During this course, we will learn the therapeutic application of Thai Massage, in accordance with the five elements of Chinese Medicine. Each session, we will focus on a different element and understand the internal organs, meridians, acupoints and practices associated with it and use Thai massage sequences to address imbalances.

Water, Earth, Metal, Fire, and Wood make up the elemental system according to Chinese Medicine. We will explore the emotional body, pathological conditions, dietary nutrition & herbs, as well as go deep into elemental awareness with ceremony, meditation, movement, touch, qi gong and breathwork. In using the wisdom of the Tao with static and dynamic Thai massage, we can tonify and disperse energy, address deficiency and excess and harmonize the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies. We will also explore the different qualities the elements in the way that we touch…applying air touch, water touch, earth touch and fire touch so that we can bring the body into optimum balance. However one of the most treasured benefits of this work is the way that we bring people together to create community as we learn to both give and receive as well as connect with ourselves and each other through the transmission and initiation of ancient wisdom and prayers from timeless Buddhist teachings.

This in-person event will be held in West Shokan, at a beautiful home perfect for relaxation and learning. Included in your investment is a delicious vegetarian lunch and dinner on Saturday and lunch on Sunday Don’t miss this unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of Thai massage and its connection to the elements. Book your spot now as space is limited to only 16 participants!

Schedule

Friday, Oct. 4:

3:00-4:00 pm Opening Circle
4:00-7:00 pm Water Element

Saturday, Oct. 5:

8:00-9:00 am Morning Practice
9:00-12:00 pm Earth Element
12:00-2:00 pm Lunch/ Free Time
2:00-5:00 pm Metal Element
5:00-7:00 pm Dinner/ Evening Activity

Sunday, Oct. 6:

8:00-9:00 am Morning Practice
9:00-12:00 pm Fire Element
12:00-2:00 pm Lunch/ Free Time
2:00-5:00 pm Wood Element
5:00-6:00 pm Closing Circle

For all info and registrations visit www.wheelhousewellness.com