Traditional Thai Massage Training
Foundations | Intermediate | Advanced
Our Traditional Thai Massage Trainings (Nuad Boran) are intensive and meant to help students think outside the proverbial 'box'. Unlike larger schools and massage programs, students have the opportunity to study privately with the instructor, in small groups, or in a hosted workshop at their studio or clinic. The body is a whole, the sum of its parts... and more. We work on a human being, not a body. Our approach, although focused and intense, is mindful of the very important relationship between practitioner and client. We must cultivate and practice patience, compassion and understanding.
Thai Massage classes, trainings, and intensives are held at the Tibetan-Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington, Indiana. Lodging is available onsite for early registrants, either in the retreat cottages secluded in the woods at the back of the 108-acre TMBCC property, or in the upstairs rooms of the Cultural Center. Cottages have drive-up accessibility and ramp, heating and air-conditioning, and a basic kitchenette including mini-fridge, stove, and microwave. The upstairs rooms at the Cultural Center share two bathrooms and a large kitchen/sitting area.
Thai Massage trainings, intensives, and workshops encompass the following primary goals:
- Applying techniques and methods from traditional styles & lineages of Thai Massage
- Modifying and adapting for specific conditions, illnesses, age groups
- Range of motion, joint mobilization, specific pressure points
- Using the breath as part of a relaxed, contemplative, and effective treatment
- Developing touch and sensitivity rather than simply 'attacking' a problem
- Learning better body mechanics and protecting the back, shoulders, hips, hands
- Effective and safe use of feet, elbows, knees
- Students will learn to observe the body (person) as a whole and work accordingly
Training levels may be taken in one day (8 CEs), two day (16 CEs), three day (24 CEs) segments.
Each level may be completed over time, or consecutively as a six-day intensive (48CEs)
Thai Massage and Reusi Dat Ton-Thai Yoga trainings may be combined... See below.
Thai Massage Training : Foundations
Prerequisites: Certified or Licensed (CMT/LMT) Massage Therapist
Registered or Certified (RYT/CYT) Yoga Therapist or Yoga Instructor
Thai Massage Training : Intermediate
Prerequisites: Certified or Licensed (CMT/LMT) Massage Therapist
Registered or Certified (RYT/CYT) Yoga Therapist or Yoga Instructor
At least one basic level Thai Massage training and a minimum
of one year hands-on practice.
Thai Massage Training : Advanced
Prerequisites: Certified or Licensed (CMT/LMT) Massage Therapist
Registered or Certified (RYT/CYT) Yoga Therapist or Yoga Instructor
Must have completed the Intermediate level with EquiLibrium
Advanced Thai Massage : Therapeutic Applications
Prerequisites: Certified or Licensed (CMT/LMT) Massage Therapist
Registered or Certified (RYT/CYT) Yoga Therapist orYoga Instructor
Must have completed the Advanced Training level with EquiLibrium OR
Show proof of advanced level training and 2 years hands-on experience
Thai Massage Essentials
Prerequisites: None. Please contact us for health considerations.
*Only offered as a workshop. Please ask us about hosting a Thai Massage workshop
at your studio, clinic, or event.
Upcoming Workshops & Intensives at the
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
EquiLibrium~ Thai Massage & Yoga Therapy is approved by NCBTMB
the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
as a Continuing Education Approved Provider
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Reusi Dat Ton
Thai Yoga Training
Reusi Dat Ton has been metaphorically referred to as 'Thai Yoga'. This is not entirely incorrect, as the influence of yoga and Ayurvedic medicine certainly spread along with Buddhism and was ultimately absorbed into Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM). Once primarily practiced by monks and ascetics, it has with time gone through several permutations. The overall importance of breath and breathing technique have remained focal to the practice of this ancient form which can be quite simple and gentle, or exceed-ingly vigorous and demanding as one gains experience. Those with a regular Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong prac-tice will enjoy this less-known eastern modality which is believed to be far older than Hatha yoga. If you have no experience in this or other traditional movement therapies we recommend, for your benefit, that you train privately before attending a class or workshop. Please view a full description of Reusi Dat Ton and further historical links here.
Reusi Dat Ton classes, trainings, and intensives are held at the Tibetan-Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington, Indiana. Lodging is available onsite for early registrants, either in the retreat cottages secluded in the woods at the back of the 108-acre TMBCC property, or in the upstairs rooms of the Cultural Center. Cottages have drive-up accessibility and ramp, heating and air-conditioning, and a basic kitchenette including mini-fridge, stove, and microwave. The upstairs rooms at the Cultural Center share two bathrooms and a large kitchen/sitting area.
Reusi Dat Ton-Thai Yoga trainings, intensives, and workshops encompass the following primary goals:
- Learning breathing techniques, methodology and poses from Reusi Dat Ton
- Modifying and adapting Reusi Dat Ton for specific conditions and age groups
- Applying specific pressure points and stretches for self-care and injury prevention
- Using breath and sound as part of a relaxed, contemplative, and effective practice
Thai Massage and Reusi Dat Ton-Thai Yoga trainings may be combined... See below.
Reusi Dat Ton courses qualify for Yoga Alliance continuing education CE requirements
Reusi Dat Ton Training : Basics
Prerequisites: None. Please contact us for health considerations.
Reusi Dat Ton Training : Beyond Basics
Prerequisites: Reusi Dat Ton Basics
Reusi Dat Ton Training : Over and Beyond
Prerequisites: Reusi Dat Ton Beyond Basics
*Basics and Beyond Basics may be taken consecutively (6 days). In keeping with the scope and intent of Reusi Dat Ton, a six-month period of practice and assimilation is required before continuing to the advanced Over and Beyond level.
Upcoming Workshops & Intensives at the
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
Thai Massage & Thai Yoga
Combined Training Intensives
Traditional Thai Massage and Reusi Dat Ton may be combined for private and group trainings.
Each combined training is subject to instructor prior approval and all prerequisites apply.
Class credit hours (CEs) and fees and will remain the same as if taken separately.
___Summer 2012___
The Healing Pavilion
Traditional Thai Intensive
June 1-10 | 60 CEs
Advanced Thai Massage & Reusi Dat Ton -Thai Yoga
Taking place at the TMBCC in Bloomington, Indiana.
Housing will be available on-site for early registrants.
English, French, Spanish spoken by instructor.
For Detailed Information, Itinerary, Payments:
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Hosted & Sponsored
Workshops
Thai Massage Essentials, Reusi Dat Ton-Thai Yoga Basics, and Yoga for MySelf: Yoga for MS may be taught at your location through a sponsorship or hosting. View these and other workshops offered in clinics, studios and corporate settings, or at conferences and symposiums.
EquiLibrium~ Thai Massage & Yoga Therapy is approved by NCBTMB
the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
as a Continuing Education Approved Provider