These courses are designed for anyone interested in learning to give an effective Thai Massage.  The material is easy to learn and is focused on postures that are both safe and non stressful for the giver and receiver. Each day also includes specific warm up exercises and yoga stretches to prepare the students for a fun filled and safe day of practice.

Thai Bodywork Training Level 1:

This four-day intensive program will give you the skills and knowledge you need to begin practicing Thai Bodywork.  You will learn a comprehensive 90 minute flow as well as learning the keys to smooth and efficient body mechanics, enabling you to dance your way through the massage. 

Fundamentals of Thai Massage, energy work, basics of anatomy and efficient movement will be taught in an accessible, fun and connected way that focuses on intuition, mindfulness and loving-kindness. 

At the end of the course, you will be presented with a certificate of completion.  This class is intended to be complemented by the Thai Bodywork 2 course, to be offered in the Fall; however, Level 1 can also be taken as a stand-alone program.  There are no prerequisites for the course. 

Level 1 Curriculum Includes:

• Leg and hip openers, stretches and mobilization
• Spinal twists, backbends and traction for the back
• Palming, thumbing and energy work for the limbs and trunk
• Neck, shoulder and head release with pressure points
• Foot and hand massage for deep relaxation
• How to plan a basic 90-minute massage program

Participants will be provided with a handout outlining all of the techniques towards the end of the course. 

Schedule:

Saturday, June 2^nd - Sunday, June 3^rd from 11am - 6pm

AND

Saturday, June 16^th - Sunday, June 17^th from 11am - 6pm

Investment:

$395^+hst or $350^+hst for registration before May 12^th

Registration:

Registration can be done in person, over the phone with Visa or MasterCard by calling 613.234.7974, or online. 

Rama Lotus reserves the right to cancel any program at any time. We recommend registering early to ensure your space in the program.

Cancellation Policy:

Refunds are available 14 days before the course begins, minus a $50 cancellation fee.  Written request for refund must be submitted at Rama Lotus front desk no later than 14 days before the start of the training.  Refunds will be mailed by cheque within 30 days or credited to your credit card depending on method of original payment.  No refunds, transfers, etc., available for any reason after the 14 day period, including once the course has started. 

Thai Bodywork Training Level 2:

This four-day intensive program is a continuation of the basics covered in Thai Bodywork Training Level 1, and will help to firm the foundation for your practice.  You will learn extended and more advanced techniques and postures to complement what you have already learned, which will allow you to make choices about how to plan your massage along with alternatives and variations to work with different body types and situations. 

We will continue to strengthen our understanding of loving-kindness and mindfulness in bodywork, but will also incorporate some of the more technical aspects of physical and energetic anatomy. 

At the end of the course, you will be presented with a certificate of completion.  This class is intended for those who have completed Thai Bodywork Level 1; however, you may contact the instructor if you have previous Thai Massage experience to see if this course is appropriate for you. 

Level 2 Curriculum Includes:

• Basic assessment of range of motion in the hips, back and shoulders
• Variation of limb mobilizations for different body sizes and restrictions
• Simple location of energy lines and methods for working with them (sen therapy)
• How to connect with the receiver, tuning into their needs
• Basics of how to give a professional massage
• Extended anatomical references for Thai Massage techniques

Participants will be provided with a handout outlining all of the techniques towards the end of the course.

Schedule:

Saturday, October 13^th - Sunday October 14^th from 11am - 6pm

AND

Saturday, October 27^th - Sunday, October 28^th from 11am - 6pm

Investment:

$395^+hst or $350^+hst for registration before July 28^th

Graduates of the Thai Bodywork Level 1 course enjoy a 15% discount!

Registration:

Registration can be done in person, over the phone with Visa or MasterCard by calling 613.234.7974, or online. 

Rama Lotus reserves the right to cancel any program at any time. We recommend registering early to ensure your space in the program.

Cancellation Policy:

Refunds are available 14 days before the course begins, minus a $50 cancellation fee.  Written request for refund must be submitted at Rama Lotus front desk no later than 14 days before the start of the training.  Refunds will be mailed by cheque within 30 days or credited to your credit card depending on method of original payment.  No refunds, transfers, etc., available for any reason after the 14 day period, including once the course has started. 

About The Teacher:

Devin Johnstone has been a dedicated practitioner and teacher of Thai Bodywork for 8 years, having begun his training at the Lotus Palm School in Montreal.  He has led and assisted in numerous successful certificate programs in Ontario, Quebec and the United States and currently runs Ottawa Thai Massage, a practice dedicated to the promotion and practice of Thai Bodywork.  He is the local representative of the Michael Sitzer (Kripalu School of Bodywork) School of Thai Yoga Bodywork, and is also a certified Hatha and Yin Yoga teacher.