•WHAT IS THAI YOGA MASSAGE?•

Thai yoga massage is an ancient healing art based on the principles of yoga philosophy.

As in hatha yoga, the primary aim is to balance the sun and moon qualities of energy in the central energetic channel of Sushumna nadi and to provide our patient with an opportunity for spiritual growth.

Through the combination of acupressure and applied yoga, the practitioner uses the physical body as a tool to access the subtle bodies, in order to bring physical, mental and spiritual healing and balance.

Thai yoga massage could be seen as a moving meditation. When performed with awareness, equanimity and loving kindness, practicing Thai yoga massage trains the body, the mind and the heart. It becomes a mutual meditation and a powerful energetic exchange with many benefits for both giver and receiver.

•OVERVIEW OF THE BEGINNERS COURSE•

Our thai yoga massage training will focus on the systematic tuition of a full body massage.

The aim of the course is for the participant to be able to give a full 2 hour treatment to an average healthy patient.

During the course, a much wider variety of exercises are introduced, from which the eventual massage may be tailored to fit the needs of the practitioner and the patient (according to the dimensions of giver and receiver, state of health, flexibility etc.).

In accordance with the spiritual traditions in which our massage is rooted, the 6 days of hands-on training will be complemented by morning yoga or tai chi sessions in which we may experience the stretches, pressures and energy lines worked on during the massage, and early morning meditation sessions in which the state of mind recommended by the tradition for thai massage is explained, and can then be experienced and cultivated. The evenings will also include shorter periods available for questions, bhajans, dhamma talks and meditation practices and singing.

The morning yoga and meditation sessions are optional but highly recommended parts of the course.

As our retreat is open to provide a safe healing space to everybody, all sessions may be optional, the participants who would like to receive the Thai Massage course certification are required to successfully attend all the thai massage sessions.

•WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?•

Requirements from the student: The course is open to all, with an openness and affinity to give and receive on a physical, mental and spiritual level. Since thai massage is done on massage tatamis on the ground, a basic physical ability to spend time on the ground is the only physical requirement for participation. No previous experience in massage, yoga/tai chi or meditation is needed.

•WHAT IS THE MATERIAL BASED ON?•

The backbone of the course is Asokananda’s „The Art of Traditional Thai Massage”, the first publication on the topic in any language other than thai. The founder of the Sunshine Network, Asokananda wrote this book in 1990, and it still forms the backbone of teaching today. However, as time passes, teachers have made slight changes and new approaches to the subject, which will be in the manuals provided.

•WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES?•

• 6 days of tuition (thai massage, meditation, yoga&movement), and a printed manual.

• 7 nights accomodation in the renovated stone monastery rooms

(3 single, 4 double and 6 rooms with four beds. Each room comes with heating, individual bedding, towels and ensuite bathrooms)

• 3 meals per day of traditional greek Vegan food

• Teaching is simultaneously in English and Greek language, with the printed manuals given in the language you choose

• Certification of Attendance

•WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES?•

Transportation to the venue(upon deposit for securing your spot, you will receive an infosheet with the itinerary and any help we can provide for co-travelling)

Upon successfully attending the course, there is the possibility to have your diploma signed from the Ministry of Education&Health of Thailand for an independent fee

For those interested, The famous Line Maps of Thai Massage and Chakras are available with pre order.

Contact organisers for any additional information/special requests

Feel very welcome to bring any musical instruments and your yoga mat

•COURSE FEES•

To reflect the economic differences in the EU, there are 3 general price categories:

I. North Europe/USA: 910€/person/course

II.Southern Europe:795€/person/course(Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal),

III. Eastern Europe: 630€/person/course

• A deposit of 200€/person/course(non refundable) needs to be paid when applying (booking fee), the rest needs to be paid on arrival.

• A super opportunity to join as a couple of friends or partners is rewarded with 10% discount each.

• Repeaters who have done the course Nektaria are super welcome in a reduced price, contact us individually

• Few spots are available for people who would like to attend the retreat for less days as a healing experience in a loving environment for a corresponding price.

•OUR VENUE•

Lost in time and space,like in a parallel universe, the structure of the old monastery created the perfect place to hold our spring retreat.

Stone made, it is built at the foot of Mount Erymanthos at an altitude of 794 metres. Three rivers running nearby, a magnificent fir and pine forest, with sycamore and eucalyptus trees all around, a designated indoor wooden shala for our practice and a maximum accommodation of 30 participants, divided in 3 single, 4 double, 6 fourbed, each room with heating and ensuite bathrooms,all fully renovated with modern facilities. The prices for the rooms do not differentiate, we hold first come, first served policy according to your needs, secure your room first if you would need a single accomodation! In the tuition fee 3 vegan rich nutritious meals of the famous and delicious greek cuisine will support our everyday life&training!

•CONTACT•

If you want to participate, or you need more information, you have questions, or you just want to talk to us about this event, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

Nektar: +306980805594 (whatsapp message please), learningthaimassage@gmail.com , www.learningthaimassage.com