Traditional Thai Massage is an ancient system of healing with its roots in Yoga, Ayurvedic medicine and Buddhist spiritual practice. This unique and complete system of Yoga therapy combines rhythmic massage, acupressure, gentle twisting, deep stretching and meditation. It releases tension, increases vitality and creates wholeness of mind, body and spirit in both giver and receiver.

Join Phoebe and White Lotus for a nurturing and transformational weekend nestled in our glorious mountain retreat. Rock your mind into that gentle lull of pampered perfection as you have your body rolled into luxurious shapes of yogic bliss. Learn to give or simply enjoy receiving the art of Thai Massage. During this weekend you will also either begin or deepen your practice of Yoga with asana, pranayama and meditation classes daily. Legendary vegetarian meals and free time to hike, swim in natural rock pools, read or just soak in the hot tub will complement this time of learning, healing and rejuvenation.

This weekend training is open to everyone. It is a great additional modality for Yoga teachers and massage therapists or for anyone interested in well being, healing and bodywork. The work is done in comfortable clothing on the mat. You will have a wonderful experience with hours of healing massage. No prior Yoga or massage experience is necessary. The movements and adjustments you will learn are also a valuable complement in Yoga teaching.

In this course you will learn:

• To structure and give a full-body Thai Massage
• Theory and massage of energy lines (meridians/nadis)
• Restorative Yoga poses to facilitate deep relaxation
• Applied Yoga stretching exercises and breathing exercises
• Principles of energetic healing
• Using Thai Therapeutic movements to adjust, balance and correct Yoga asanas
• To work in a meditative state of mind
• Helping the receiver to experience a deeply relaxed altered state
• History and theoretical foundations of Thai Yoga Therapy

Certification
All Participants successfully completing the course will receive a certificate of completion.

Phoebe's gentle power leads you through a journey that nurtures, heals and transforms, setting new highs for creating sacred space.
                                                --Tracey & Ganga

Sample Schedule Friday   4:00 PM Asana class 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Opening circle and guided Thai Massage Saturday   7:00 AM Morning Tea 7:30 AM Asana and Pranayama 9:00 AM Breakfast 10 AM - 1 PM Thai Massage class 1:00 PM Lunch and free time 4 PM - 7 PM Thai Massage class 7:00 PM Dinner 8:00 PM Evening Program (Kirtan... Music, Chanting, Meditation) Sunday   7:00 AM Morning Tea 7:30 AM Asana and Pranayama 9:00 AM Breakfast 10 AM - 1 PM Thai Massage class 1:00 PM Lunch