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Thai Massage: Prone and Side Position Techniques

22Sep2017

Thai Massage: Prone and Side Positions - 22-24 September; 3 days, 20 hours - This workshop presents special techniques to work the legs, to relieve back pain, mobilize the hips, and work the spine, back, arms and shoulders. Side position is extremely comfortable for the receiver. It is especially suited for large or inflexible people and pregnant women. Prone position allows the therapist to treat the posterior aspect of the body, especially the feet, legs, lower back and shoulder blades. Each participant learns traditional Thai techniques, assisted yoga postures and acupressure protocols, and a period of silent, focused practice takes place at the end of each day.

From: 9:30 am until 5:00 pm

At: Body Therapy Institute, Sept 22-24, North Carolina

Address: Siler City, North Carolina

Registration:

Cost: $425

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Nuad Boran (known as traditional Thai massage in the West) combines Eastern acupressure techniques, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures. Traditionally, the work is carried out within the Buddhist practices of Mindfulness (breath awareness) and Loving Kindness (focused compassion).

If you are new to Thai massage, this workshop will provide you with a basic knowledge of techniques in prone and side positions. If you have already studied some Thai massage, this workshop will add new techniques to your repertoire, and a give you a fresh perspective on the work. This workshop presents special techniques to work the legs, to relieve back pain, mobilize the hips, and work the spine, back, arms and shoulders.

Side position is extremely comfortable for the receiver. It is especially suited for large or inflexible people and it is also the only safe way to work with pregnant women. Prone position allows the therapist to treat the posterior aspect of the body, especially the feet, legs, lower back and shoulder blades. Each participant learns traditional Thai techniques, assisted yoga postures and acupressure protocols, and a period of silent, focused practice takes place at the end of each day. Many of the techniques may be integrated into table massage and other forms of healing. A special segment is dedicated to working with pregnant women in side position.

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