Thai Massage I: Basics (A) - Lower Body
This is the first 16 hours of Thai Massage I: Basics (40 Hrs), specifically Days 1‑2 of the 5‑Full Day Intensive, or Days 1‑4 of the 10 Half‑Day format.
This 16-hour option is available for students to start the full 40-hour basics course in a segmented (or partial) format, to spread out the cost or time commitment, and/or to get continuing education credit as needed.
This segment covers only the beginning lower body portion of the traditional Thai learning routine, which includes just the feet and legs, with the client lying on their back. The hips and lower back also benefit from certain stretches during this portion, such as spinal twisting.
Students will be introduced to Thai healing philosophy, and will learn the basics to warm up, massage, and stretch the feet and legs. This includes how to find the six Thai energy meridian segments (called "Sen lines") on the legs, with step-by-step footwork and other choreography to transition from one pose to the next, and the necessary body mechanics to safely perform such bodywork for both client and practitioner.
See the listing for Thai Massage I: Basics for details on the whole course.
Classes limited to ensure enough time for one-on-one instruction and practice in a supportive environment.
No experience in massage or yoga is required!
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This Institute allows its students to return to repeat courses for free, as many times as they want, at no extra cost, as long as there is space for interns!
Internships are considered an invaluable opportunity and part of the learning process, as it allows students to repetitively see, hear and experience the foundational instruction as much as necessary!
Read more about the Free Internship Program!
Internships are considered an invaluable opportunity and part of the learning process, as it allows students to repetitively see, hear and experience the foundational instruction as much as necessary!
Read more about the Free Internship Program!
Students who have enrolled in this course may attend any of the following courses for free as an intern, in any format that they are offered in the future:
- Thai Massage I: Basics (A) - Lower Body (16 Hrs, This Course)
- Thai Massage I: Basics (40 Hrs) *Only Days 1-2 of the Full Day schedule, and/or Days 1-4 of the Half-Day schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these classes approved for Continuing Education by the NCBTMB?
Yes!
The Thai Massage Institute of Maui has been approved as a provider for CEs by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork!
Approved Provider # 451995-12
What are the "internship" opportunities?
These classes follow the traditions of its Thai lineage, including allowing students who have completed a course may attend that same course again as many times as they want, at no extra cost, as long as there is space for interns!
Internships are considered an invaluable opportunity and part of the learning process, as it allows students to see, hear and experience foundational instruction repeatedly to hone their understanding. Ideally, in time this small school, like others, will grow large enough to have a daily clinic of supervised intern students, who perform and observe massage treatments as part of their long-term training!
Read more about the Free Internship Program.
Yes!
The Thai Massage Institute of Maui has been approved as a provider for CEs by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork!
Approved Provider # 451995-12
What are the "internship" opportunities?
These classes follow the traditions of its Thai lineage, including allowing students who have completed a course may attend that same course again as many times as they want, at no extra cost, as long as there is space for interns!
Internships are considered an invaluable opportunity and part of the learning process, as it allows students to see, hear and experience foundational instruction repeatedly to hone their understanding. Ideally, in time this small school, like others, will grow large enough to have a daily clinic of supervised intern students, who perform and observe massage treatments as part of their long-term training!
Read more about the Free Internship Program.