THE ART OF THAI MASSAGE
WEEKEND IMMERSION IN BERKELEY
April 25-26th, 2020
The Zen of Touch
We invite you to take this special opportunity to immerse in the art of Thai Massage with seasoned bodywork practitioners and yoga teachers Alok and Anjuli. Together they bring over 22 years of experience as therapists and teachers and love to share their wisdom of healing touch. Take this valuable opportunity to develop your sensitivity and awareness through touch. Come with a partner and deepen your sense of connection or come solo and work with different partners throughout the weekend.
Anjuli & Alok have been teaching together for 9 years and have studied with master teachers in the healing arts around the world. Their teaching blends Thai Massage, Zen Shiatsu, Acupressure, and Myofascial Release techniques and theory. Rooted in the principles of Thai Medicine and Buddhist spirituality, the practice is framed by respect for all beings, balanced action, and loving-kindness. Attention to the Chinese Meridians and specific acupressure points will be included.
Details
Through joint mobilization, mindful passive stretching, acupressure, and emphasis on the breath, the blend of ZenThai Shiatsu is an unparalleled therapeutic technique. With proper body mechanics, the practice truly becomes an effortless dance between giver and receiver. As yogis themselves, your teachers will be emphasizing the most fluid and easeful ways to offer compressions and stretching in this course allowing the giver to stay present with the receiver’s experience.
Saturday we will be sharing fundamental skills to calibrate your touch and learn how to give a nourishing full body massage. This training is great for anyone interested in refining their sense of touch and no experience is needed.
Sunday we will teach some more intermediate techniques in side position, learning to use the feet to give deep pressure and delicious stretches. It is preferred that you join us for Saturday’s class, unless you have previous experience with massage or therapeutic touch.
Included in this Workshop:
THE ART OF THAI MASSAGE
WEEKEND IMMERSION IN BERKELEY
April 25-26th, 2020
The Zen of Touch
We invite you to take this special opportunity to immerse in the art of Thai Massage with seasoned bodywork practitioners and yoga teachers Alok and Anjuli. Together they bring over 22 years of experience as therapists and teachers and love to share their wisdom of healing touch. Take this opportunity to develop your sensitivity and awareness through touch. Fundamentals class is recommended previously, but all levels are welcome. Come with a partner and deepen your sense of connection or come solo and work with different partners throughout the weekend.
Anjuli & Alok have been teaching together for 9 years and have studied with master teachers in the healing arts around the world. Their teaching blends Thai Massage, Zen Shiatsu, Acupressure, and Myofascial Release techniques and theory. Rooted in the principles of Thai Medicine and Buddhist spirituality, the practice is framed by respect for all beings, balanced action, and loving-kindness. Attention to the Chinese Meridians and specific acupressure points will be included.
Details
Through joint mobilization, mindful passive stretching, acupressure, and emphasis on the breath, ZenThai Shiatsu is an unparalleled therapeutic technique. With proper body mechanics, the practice truly becomes an effortless dance between giver and receiver. As yogis themselves, your teachers will be emphasizing the most fluid and easeful ways to offer compressions and stretching in this course allowing the giver to stay present with the receiver’s experience.
This training is open to everyone. Skills taught are perfect for yoga teachers, massage therapists or anyone interested in healing and bodywork. The work is done in comfortable clothing on a mat. The goal of all good bodywork is to deepen our sensitivity and intuition, prioritizing the client’s journey while taking care of our body as well. You will get the opportunity to practice both roles throughout the weekend. No prior yoga or massage experience is necessary. Come with a friend or solo – no partner needed.
Included in this Workshop:
+ How to sequence and give a full-body Thai Massage
+ Basic principles of Chinese Meridians and Acupressure points
+ How to leverage your body weight for an effective deep massage
+ Bio-mechanics to apply pressure with minimal effort
+ How to cultivate energy and develop sensitivity
+ Basic tools to work with special conditions and injuries
+ Thai Yoga movements for assisted stretching
+ An introduction to mindfulness and breath-work
+Self-Care Techniques to keep your body aligned
Schedule:
Saturday April 25th: 11am – 6pm with an hour break for lunch.
Sunday April 26th: 10am-5pm with an hour break
Location: Yogalayam: 1717 Alcatraz Ave. Berkeley, CA
Investment: $350
$250 before March 31st (save $100!)