This Thai Yoga massage course is designed to provide the foundations of this traditional massage system successfully integrating the Buddhist values into a Thai Massage treatment.

Thai Yoga Massage works to stimulate, open and balance the flow of energy through the "sen" lines to assist the body in its natural tendency towards self-healing. This is achieved through rhythmic manipulation of sen lines; joint mobilisation; passive stretches and applied Yogic postures.

The following are a list of some of the topics which are covered on the course:

• Ancient Thai Massage is a unique form of Body Therapy that incorporates Hata Yoga and Acupressure.
• You will learn the complete Traditional set of Thai Massage in Front, Side, Back and Sitting positions
• Yogic exercises to help your own strength and flexibility
• 134 positions, each one with diagrams, photographs and descriptions.
• Stretching, Mobilisation and Deep pressure techniques to release muscle tension and improve flexibility.
• All relevant muscle and skeletal A&P.
• A background to Chinese Medicine and SEN theory.
• Safe practice techniques.
• Myofascial trigger points for each area of technique
• Stretching; how to work with key muscle reflexes

All techniques on a futon with lightweight clothing required to allow for flexible movement.

Course materials include a detailed folder containing a step-by-step guide to all practical techniques and notes for all theory lectures.

• a validated Massage diploma from a bona fide institute.
• Completion of 5 case studies (4 treatments each)
  (up to 4 months completion time is allowed after the course)
• a practical examination lasting two hour.
• In-class assessment and examinations.

56 hours training spread over 8 days, which are broken into 5 initial consecutive days, followed by 2 days, usually a month after the first session in order to give students enough practice time, and a final practical assessment day.

Once qualified, Students will also benefit from ongoing training days where at no extra cost they will be assisting the Tutor with new classes with the role of Student/Assistant.

Small Classes, maximum of 8 students, for maximum achievement

Following successful completion, our students have progressed to go on and:

• add the techniques to your regular massage routine
• work in Sports and Health Clubs as a Sports Therapists.
• Study further courses such as Sports Massage, Lymphatic Massage, Deep Tissue Massage course , Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology , Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine etc.
• develop their own clinics as well as treat and consult a wider range of clients.
• Develop their Continual Professional Development (CPD) portfolio

The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) is the oldest Professional Beauty, Sports and Complementary therapy organisation in the UK with a very dedicated membership and has been representing therapists for over 40 years.

It has the largest membership of any multidisciplinary therapy organisation in the UK with over 21,000 members.

It is totally independent of any external commercial interests and is a true not-for-profit organisation. It enforces high professional standards, requiring its members to abide by a strict Code of Ethics and Professional Practice.

Successful completion of this diploma course will provide you with the title of "Thai Yoga Massage Therapist", and the knowledge and techniques needed to give a treatment.

Practitioner insurance is also available upon successful completion of the course.