THAI YOGA MASSAGE
When my friend Neal gave me
my
first thai masssage session during our 4 day hike in
Tongariro National Park (New Zealand), I immediately
knew I had found the earthy, physical and playful bodywork approach I
had been looking for.
Today I teach and practice "Nuad Bo Rarn" round the world and
am happy to contribute to the better knowing of that wonderful
technique.
I bow to my teacher Kam Thye Chow and the team of his excellent Lotus Palm
School in Montreal (Quebec), and to the graceful waterlilies at Thai Massage School of
Chiang Mai, for they gave me the chance to learn, observe,
practice and teach under compassionate guidance.
People interested in studying thai massage can start preparing themselves by getting closer to the ground: sit down with folded legs like Japanese do, read, have breakfast or meditate in this posture; go for a walk, stretch and revive your body, especially hips, knees, ankles and toes. Breathe!
People interested in studying thai massage can start preparing themselves by getting closer to the ground: sit down with folded legs like Japanese do, read, have breakfast or meditate in this posture; go for a walk, stretch and revive your body, especially hips, knees, ankles and toes. Breathe!
Taster
In this 3-hour course, students
are introduced to the practice of Thai Yoga Massage. Through
demonstration and hands-on practice one learns a fundamental 20-minute
form and gains first hand experience in both giving and receiving a
Thai Yoga Massage. This is an invaluable introduction for those wishing
to learn more.
Weekend
In this 12-hour course students
will
learn a full 1-hour massage
sequence that incorporates all of the essential practices of Thai Yoga
Massage. That includes Lotus Palm's Four Basics (compassion and
awareness, body
mechanics, rhtythmic movement and touch techniques), effortless
transitions
between postures, the creation of a mutually beneficial experience
between the giver and receiver, and the integration of
"Metta" (loving kindness) and meditation into the massage.
Foundations
This "Level 1" 30-hour course
gives people the chance to learn a complete 90/100-minute massage. It
can
be
taught in five full days (6
hours a day) or in three weekends (5 hours a day). Here again, through
detailed
demonstrations and guided practice, the students
are invited to use Lotus Palm's Four Basics (see above) but with more
touch techniques (using hands, knees, feet, and elbows). There's also
an introduction to ethics and to contraindications and safety care for
the client and therapist before, during, and after the massage. This
module is acknowledged by the schools of which I am teacher. It can
lead to certification and give access to their advanced courses.
I just wish Yves
continues teaching the way he is doing and that many people will be
“open-minded” and mindful enough to take part of
it! Thanks to Yves’ professional experience, as well as his
experience and good taste of life, the quality of this workshop was
just fabulous!
(Inge)
(Inge)
Advanced courses &
Supervisions
Advanced courses, individual and
group supervisions can be organised by request.
> Comments
> Comments
Collective meditation and movement practice, drawing from Do-In sources
(self-massage and stretching), Thai Yoga Massage and other body-based
and breathing approaches. Practical work on internal stillness,
awakening of energy flows and reconnecting with the blank page to
remember that good feelings first come from within ourselves.
This morning practice is offered occasionally on the odd days of certain months... This is not considered as a course, rather as the sharing of a personal research I've been doing for years. Free of charge, donation accepted!
This morning practice is offered occasionally on the odd days of certain months... This is not considered as a course, rather as the sharing of a personal research I've been doing for years. Free of charge, donation accepted!
I got out from your
place with an odd feeling of
lightness and liveliness. I find your guidance extremely pleasant and
your teaching approach really well designed. On several occasions I
found myself in postures that I'd never have dreamed of taking... yet I
managed to reach them in a smooth and natural way! I learned new stuff
and liked it very much! Well done! Thanks for your initiative,
I think you have the talent to share this kind of things... and thank
you for doing it
the way you do it.
(Olivier)
(Olivier)
