Thai Massage Fundamentals: Costa Rica

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Thai Massage Fundamentals: Building a Healing, Transformative Foundation
June 5-11, 2016

• $1,800 for a shared room early bird discount through Feb 15
• $1,950 for a shared room after Feb 15

$50 processing fee will be applied to orders purchased through PayPal. Payment via check available – email jill at wellnessbyjillstl@gmail.com.

$200 off to any Lakshmi Rising or Tantric Alchemy student
*Must verify you are are a current student to receive discount.

$50 processing fee will be applied to orders purchased through PayPal. Payment via check available – email jill at wellnessbyjillstl@gmail.com.

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Course Description

An in-depth introduction to Thai Massage, this intensive 20+ hour training is suitable for new students, massage therapists, body-workers, personal trainers, physical therapists, yoga teachers, those seeking an effective modality that is as good for their body as their clients and for ANYONE that wants to experience Giving and Receiving this beautiful, therapeutic art form!!

At the end of the course, students will be able to give a complete, basic 1 hour Thai massage, including supine, side lying, prone and seated positions. The techniques taught are not “beginner”, but instead foundational, powerful and sophisticated. Students will continue to build on the training techniques overtime through subsequent trainings (if desired) and individual practice sessions. Jill will also guide students on using their inner guide to become strong, intuitive healers so that students learn how to transform the work in ways that is best for their body and energy.

In this course, Jill introduces the theory of energetic and functional anatomy and physiology, sen sip (Thai energy lines), windgates, Thai asanas or therapeutic postures, acupressure points and myofascial trigger points. Students learn basic principles of western muscular anatomy, trigger point therapy and patterns of muscular referred pain to provide the student with a much deeper diagnostic framework for client issues.

A strong emphasis is placed on body mechanics and practicing bodywork in a sustainable way. Many western style or table massage practitioners experience symptoms of occupational disability in hands, shoulders and arms due to reliance upon muscular strength of the arms and hands and a failure to understand the power of working from our center. In Thai bodywork, we use our hands, feet, knees, elbows, forearms and whole body along with martial arts and yoga principles to teach students how to move in an efficient, elegant and powerful way. With strong fundamentals, Thai bodywork is sustainable and beneficial for the practitioner and will provide a deeply satisfying career that lasts many decades and provides unlimited positive benefits to people worldwide.

You will be amazed at what you learn in this foundational, grounding course as your learn the critical fundamentals of body mechanics, positioning, compression, stretches, energetic, spiritual and historical background, an intro to concepts of clinical work, and much more.

You will learn a valuable 1-hour professional sequence that you can immediately put to use with clients, friends, students and family. The focus of this training is to instill principles of full-body movement through carefully refined teaching methods that have helped thousands of students learn this fantastic art. It’s a PERFECT addition to yoga teacher trainings and anyone involved in therapeutic work for mind, body and spirit connection.

Every morning we will join hearts in a Bhakti Yoga practice to raise our vibration, balance our hearts and minds, connect to inner peace and love and experience our deep connection to each other as we set the intention of healing and learning as a supportive, loving sangha.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE:
Sunday
opening circle, History of Thai Massage introduction (2 hour), Setting Intentions

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri – 5 hours of Thai training each day= 20 HOUR
yoga 7:30-9am
breakfast 9am
thai session 11am-2pm (3 hour)
lunch 2pm
thai session 3:30-5:30pm (2 hour)
evening Thai practice 5:30-7pm (mentored, open practice)
dinner at 7pm

Wednesday
yoga 7:30-8:30am
excursion day with a group trip to the beach in santa teresa for a surf lesson or a snorkeling trip at tortuga island

Saturday
yoga 7:30-8:30am
wrap up/Q&A 8:30-9
breakfast 9am
DEPART

What’s Included in the training price?
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[li_item icon=””]7 days and 6 nights at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers (Eco-luxury double occupancy accommodations)[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]3 gourmet organic plant-based meals every day beginning with lunch on Sunday, ending with breakfast on Saturday[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Unlimited self-serve Costa Rican coffee, an assortment of teas, organic granola bars and fruits to snack on[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]5x filtered high vibration pristine mountain spring water for drinking and bathing[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Daily yoga and Thai Massage classes[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Thai Massage course book and 20 hour Certificate[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Group excursion[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Endless amounts of hiking and swimming in the waterfalls and along the rivers[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Limitless relaxation by the pool, in the hammocks, in the gardens…[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Retreat taxes[/li_item]
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What’s NOT Included in the training price?

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[li_item icon=””]Roundtrip airfare from departing country to and from Costa Rica [/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Transportation to and from SJO to The Sanctuary at Two Rivers (recommended route is a 20 min domestic flight on Sansa or Nature Air from SJO to Tambor followed by a 40 min taxi ride) [/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Airport fees in Costa Rica or your departing country [/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Optional Spa Treatments: Massages, Acupuncture, facials, nutrition consultations [/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Retreat staff gratuity ($10 per night) [/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Travel insurance, if desired[/li_item]
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REQUIRED:
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[li_item icon=””]River-walking shoes with good drainage (Teva, Solomon, Keene)[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Flip flops, sandals, or crocs for garden walking[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Earth-friendly personal care products: soap, shampoo, conditioner[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Refillable Eco-Water bottle (our tap water is right from the source and delicious)[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Compact umbrella (May-November)[/li_item]
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RECOMMENDED:
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[li_item icon=””]Journal[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Swimsuit[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Rash guard[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Reading material[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Yoga clothes[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Camera[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Earth-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Any vitamins, medications or first aid supplies you regularly use[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Sarong[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Sun hat, Sunglasses[/li_item]
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ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Purchasing Travel Insurance is recommended.
Travel insurance insures the safely of your travels, particularly abroad. It is a safety net for any last minute changes, unexpected events, or emergencies.
We recommend: Travelex travel insurance or Travelguard
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