The Art of Touch
Thai Massage Level 1
Karlsruhe
Discover the Transformative Power of Thai Massage
This introductory course to Thai Massage (an ancient Buddhist tradition) offers the student the opportunity to learn and experience the intuitive development of the Art of healing touch. Working together with the group, students learn the basic principle & techniques of Thai massage which by the end of the course will enable them to confidently give a 1 and half hour Thai massage.
As we delve deep into this tradition we learn through practice, meditation and yoga how the art of touch at its essence transcends technique and brings the practitioner into the realm of the heart and intuitive awareness. As this awareness evolves, the practitioner is transported into the trance and dance that is Thai massage bringing the client on a deeply transformative journey that can only be fueled from the heart.
What will you discover from the course?
A deep understanding of the principles of Thai Massage (meditation in movement).
The Art of Touch: the development of sensitivity, softness & power in our hands and our whole body, enabling us to work comfortably & fluidly on the floor.
Thai massage sequence. The sequence taught (approximately 1hr30min) is specifically designed to address the needs of our Western patients focusing on restoring basic flexibility, mobility and balancing energy flow.
Aims from the Course
1. Understanding principle of being, touching and working on the floor
– Principles of Being :
get grounded, let go, get centered;
the four qualities of the divine state according to Buddhism (Metta, Karuna, Mudita, Uppekha).
- Principles of Touch :
- Principles of Working on the Floor:
practicing with hands but also with feet, elbows and knees;
learning how to use our body weight;
stretching muscular channels (long leverages techniques related to yoga).
2. Learning a complete Thai massage sequence
to be able to give a full body Thai massage in the four traditional positions (prone, supine, side and sitting) and to understand where and when to use them.
3. ENERGY LINES
to learn Eastern philosophies and Thai massage techniques related to enhancing the energy flow in the traditional lines in the body.
Come join me on this transformative journey.
This course is open to everyone:
From the complete beginner to the health professional (yoga teacher, physiotherapist, osteopath, nurse…) who wishes to expand his or her skill base & qualities of touch.
About Helen
Originally from England, Helen began her Thai Massage journey in a hill tribe in Thailand in 2008. From there she embarked on a journey from Thailand to Laos to Greece to France to Germany studying with some of the most renowned teachers in the Thai/ Osteothai ( David Lutt, Takis Oikonomou ) world. Helen's 30 years of yoga & meditation practice brings a unique clarity & joy to her courses.
