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Course Descriptions
Lotus Palm courses fall under 3 categories:
1. Massage Life Skills Program
These short massage courses are perfect for everyone. Treat family and friends and receive the outstanding benefits of Thai Yoga Massage.
» Life Skills 1 - Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage
» Life Skills 2 - Couples' Thai Yoga Massage
» Life Skills 3 - Thai Yoga Massage Foundations
» Open House
2. Thai Yoga Massage Training Program
A three-tiered program leading to a professional Thai Massage career.
» Essential Certification - Thai Yoga Massage 1 & 2
» Intermediate Certification - Thai Yoga Massage 3 & 4
» Advanced Certification - Thai Yoga Massage 5 & 6
Included with each Certification level is the Lotus Palm After-Care Business and Skills Development Program.
3. Specialized Training
These courses broaden the practitioner's knowledge and provide the skills to perform specialized massages. A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of these courses.
» Prenatal Thai Yoga Massage
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Massage Life Skills Program
Life Skills 1
Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage
Formerly "Thai Yoga Massage Taster"
Prerequisites: None
In this 3-hour course, students are introduced to the practice of Thai Yoga Massage. Through demonstration and hands-on practice you will gain first hand experience in both giving and receiving a Thai Yoga Massage.
An invaluable introduction for those wishing to learn more or perhaps begin studying with Lotus Palm School, you will learn a 20-minute form that incorporates the fundamentals of Thai Yoga Massage.
Life Skills 2
Couples' Thai Yoga Massage
Prerequisites: None
Nourish your heart, mind, soul and body and those of your partner. In this 6-hour workshop you will learn new ways to give nurturing intentional touch to your partner through Thai Yoga Massage. Our hands-on course will provide you and your partner an opportunity to learn with each other the elements of giving a complete Thai Yoga Massage that will prepare you to:
- Perform a full-body, half-hour Thai Yoga Massage session
- Provide a massage that is smooth and flowing while safe for both you and your partner
- Utilize intentional touch and awareness to create a mutually beneficial massage
- Integrate "Metta" (compassion) and meditation into your massage
We will incorporate demonstrations with instruction and practice time with a healthy mix of humour to ensure you feel comfortable and confident to begin practicing right away.
Life Skills 3
Thai Yoga Massage Foundations
Prerequisites: None
This 12-hour course is offered in 2 formats, as one full weekend of study or divided into two parts. In this workshop you will learn a full 1-hour massage sequence that incorporates all of the essential practices of Thai Yoga Massage, including:
- Massage for the shoulders, head, back, arms, hands, legs, abdomen and feet.
- Lotus Palm's Four Basics of Thai Yoga Massage: awareness, body mechanics, movement, and massage techniques (using hands & feet).
- Effortless transitions between postures.
- How to create a mutually beneficial massage for both giver & receiver.
- Integrating "Metta" (loving kindness) and meditation into your massage.
Open House
The doors to healing are open!
Experience Thai Yoga Massage, learn a few moves from the masters, visit our beautiful home in the heart of Montreal.
Join us for this fun 3-hour program and sample Thai Massage in all its forms:
- The first hour begins with an explanation and Thai Yoga Massage demonstration by Lotus Palm founder Kam Thye Chow or a senior teacher;
- This is followed by a round of free massages! Everyone gets a sample 10-15 minute massage!
- Experience learning with Lotus Palm, become a student as we show you a few moves that you can continue to practice at home.
Thai Massage Training Program
Essential Certification
Thai Yoga Massage 1
(37.5hrs + documented practice)
This Level 1 course teaches you a complete 90-minute massage, focusing on:
- The four foundations of Thai yoga massage (awareness, body mechanics, movement, and massage techniques using hands, knees, feet, and elbows)
- Effortless transitions between postures
- An introduction to contraindications and safety
- Care for the client and therapist before, during, and after the massage
- Massage for shoulders, head, back, arms, hands, legs, abdomen, and feet.
Thai Yoga Massage 2
(37.5 hrs + documented practice)
Prerequisite: Thai Yoga Massage 1
Beginning with a complete review of all techniques taught in Level I, you learn:
- 90 additional minutes of massage techniques, including side-lying postures
- Expanded Thai energy lines
- How to customize massages to accommodate common ailments and people of different sizes and flexibilities.
Intermediate Certification
Thai Yoga Massage 3
(37.5 hours + documented practice)
Formerly "Ayurveda & Thai Yoga Massage 1"
Prerequisites: Thai Yoga Massage 1 and 2
This course introduces you to the fundamentals of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian healing system and sister science to yoga. This course bridges Thai Yoga Massage with its historical roots in Ayurveda and students learn practical methods of applying Ayurvedic knowledge to deepen the therapeutic quality of their practice.
This course teaches you a new 60 minute Thai Yoga Massage and how to customize according to a person's body-type (vata, pitta, or kapha). Furthermore you will learn:
- To determine an individual's Ayurvedic constitution
- How to bring energy movement into Thai Yoga Massage
- How to create a customized 2-session Thai Yoga Massage wellness program according to a person's body-type
- The fundamental concepts of Ayurveda history, philosophy and healing
- To incorporate use of knees as a massage technique
Thai Yoga Massage 4
(37. 5 hours + documented practice)
Formerly "Ayurveda & Thai Yoga Massage 2"
Prerequisites: Thai Yoga Massage 1 through 3
Beginning with a complete review of theory and techniques learned in level 3, you learn:
- How to perform a 90 minute Thai Yoga Massage according to a person's body-type
- How to identify and massage 18 marma points (vital energy points) & their healing properties
- Prevention and therapeutic relief for common ailments for each dosha
- Adding essential oils to your massage
- How to create a 4-session Thai Yoga Massage wellness program that takes into account nutritional, lifestyle and yoga recommendations according to a person's body-type.
Advanced Certification
Thai Yoga Massage 5
(37.5 hours + documented practice)
Formerly "Anatomy for Bodywork - Understanding the dynamic body"
Prerequisites: Thai Yoga Massage 1 through 4
Learn the fundamentals of human anatomy, injury assessment and treatment in a hands-on way that is directed towards the practice of Thai Yoga Massage.
This course helps you to practice safely and address therapeutic applications of Thai Yoga Massage. Furthermore, you will gain an understanding of:
- Contraindications as it applies to Thai Yoga Massage
- The skeleton, articulations and muscles of the body as related to Thai Yoga Massage
- Treatment of injuries and rehabilitation through Thai Yoga Massage
- New massage techniques and postures to add to your practice.
Thai Yoga Massage 6
(37.5 hours + practice)
Formerly "Thai Yoga Massage Advanced Practice"
Prerequisites: Thai Yoga Massage 1 through 5
This course brings together all aspects of the training to apply towards becoming a master of massage. Use your knowledge of anatomy, Ayurveda, energy lines, marma (pressure) point theory to explore case studies, develop treatment plans and continue to expand your knowledge with more than 60 new postures and touch techniques.
Furthermore, you will learn:
- The 'form of formlessness' to allow the massage to be a complete expression of the present moment
- How to customize massage for clients with fibromyalgia, constipation, headaches etc.
- To incorporate use of feet as a massage technique
- Postures that focus on helping harder to treat clients including
- therapeutic neck & back massage
- clients who require more pressure
- clients who are more flexible
- clients who can only receive massage when laying on the side
Achieving Success: The "After-Care" Skills and Business Development Program
Lotus Palm is the only Thai Massage school to offer its students a comprehensive "After-Care" program.
The goal of the After-Care program is to support our students' education and prepare them for a career in Thai Yoga Massage. This comprehensive program sets progressive training goals that are built into each level of Lotus Palm's Thai Massage Training. At a further premium is a manual that touches on all aspects of how to build your business along with a ready to use pamphlet and website template.
Specialized Training
Prenatal Thai Yoga Massage
(22.5 hours + documented practice)
Thai Yoga Massage is especially well suited for women seeking relief from the natural stresses of adapting physically, mentally and emotionally to pregnancy. Designed with the goal of relieving stress and promoting wellness and balance, this program addresses many common needs affecting pregnant women, including relief from the discomforts of pregnancy with a focus on trimester changes. This 3-day program will prepare you to confidently provide a caring, safe, relaxing and nurturing session.
You will gain the confidence to:
- Complete a 60-minute Prenatal Thai Yoga Massage
- Understand the unique needs of childbearing women and the contraindications for massage and for specific postures
- Address common ailments and discomforts of pregnancy, while facilitating preparation for birth with breath work
- Incorporate compassion, mindfulness and meditation into your massage
» Training & Certification Program Details
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» Credits, Associations, and Letter of Attestation
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