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Thai Massage Foundations (4 Sessions) with Adam Rinder

Saturday 30 & Sunday 31, January 2010

Tuition: 10am-1pm & 3-6pm
Cost: $108 for all 4 sessions / $35 per individual session
Registration and details for individual sessions are listed separately below.

During this course, students will be guided through a series of sequences, learn effective therapeutic techniques for common areas of tension, and integrate the foundational principles of Thai massage. We will honor the lineage of these teachings and traditions through guided invocations to create an intentional container for our practice. Participants will review anatomical terminology relevant to the techniques applied as well as terminology specific to Thai massage. Information will be layered progressively so that experienced practitioners and as well as new students can benefit. Experience with Hatha yoga or remedial massage methods is recommended as a foundation for this series.

 

Session 1: Set the Foundation

Saturday, 30, January, 10am-1pm, $35

We will cover basic principles, body positions, terminology, diagnostics, and an introductory sequence used at the beginning of a treatment.
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Thai Massage, Session 2: Work the Legs, Heal the Back

Saturday, 30, January, 3-6pm, $35

Single-side supine & side-lying sequence. In this session, we will review primary sen lines, and practice therapeutic techniques for tension in legs, hips and lower back (IT band/TFL, hamstrings, adductors, hip flexors, gluts and lumbar spine). Many common back pain issues result from tension in the hips and legs. We will explore techniques which yield great results for these troublemakers.
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Session 3: Back Massage & Transitions 

Sunday, 31, January, 10am-1pm, $35

In this session, we explore transitions between supine, side-lying, prone and seated positions. The transitions provide a glimpse of the Thai sacred dance. We will explore a prone sequence to identify primary sen lines along spine, and practice therapeutic techniques for tension along entire back body, including back of legs and tibialis group. Learn how to use body weight and gravity to give a deep and very effective back massage.
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Session 4: Seal your Offering

Sunday, 31, January, 3-6pm, $35

Seated sequence, and head & neck therapy in supine position. In the tradition of Thai massage, the head and neck are worked on last in the sequence, and can offer deep relaxation and terrific results to relieve headaches and tension in the upper back.
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