INTRODUCING
Thai
Massage Training

Ananda teaching at Omega Institute
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Thai Massage Sacred Bodywork Certification Training
with Ananda Apfelbaum, BA, LMT, RYT
Thai Massage Sacred Bodywork training is a wonderful learning experience
devoted to the study of Thai Massage. The focus of the training is hands
on massage work. A spirit of love and community is created and sustained
throughout the program via group discussion, prayer, meditation and
from the healing and connecting power innately found in this unique
form of bodywork.
Thai Massage Sacred Bodywork training is a three level program consisting
of Beginners Level 1, Intermediate Level 2 and Advanced Level 3. Levels
1, 2 and 3 are all 32 hours in class plus a minimum of 4 hours of home
practice per level.
Basic Thai Massage Certification is given after completing Levels 1
and 2 which are designed to be taken together sequentially in order
to learn the complete basic Thai Massage sequence. It should be noted
however, that Level 1 can be taken on its own and still give you a good
foundation.
Advanced Thai Massage Certification is given after completing Basic
Certification plus Level 3.
All classes begin with an inward focus to quiet the mind and open the
heart through vipassana meditation and prayer. This is followed by physical
warm up exercises in preparation for the giving and receiving of Thai
massage.
Level One Thai Massage Sacred Bodywork Training - 32 CE hours*
In this thirty-two hour intensive beginners training program, you will
be introduced to northern style Thai Massage. Over fifty Thai massage
moves in the supine and prone positions will be taught. Fundamental
Thai massage techniques such as palming and thumbing (acupressure),
rocking, leaning, practitioner-client alignment, joint mobilization
and assisted progressive stretching will be taught. Attention will be
given to proper body mechanics, posture, pressure, rhythm, focus, body-mind
connection, and presence. Upon completion of Level 1, you will be able
to give a one hour Thai Yoga Massage in the supine and prone positions.
Level Two Thai Massage Sacred Bodywork Training - 32 CE hours*
In this thirty-two hour intensive intermediate training program, you
will learn more than sixty new Thai Massage movements in three new positions:
side-lying, inverted, and seated. Any free additional time will be used
for reviewing Level 1's supine and prone positions. On the last day,
in order to complete Level Two, you will give the basic Thai Massage
sequence. Basic Certification will be given upon successful completion
of the final practical exam. Upon completion of the training, you will
be able to give a two hour full body Thai Yoga bodywork session in the
five traditional positions. You will be well on your way to a professional
practice. Please note: In order to join Level Two, you must have completed
Ananda's Level One training.
Level Three Thai Massage Sacred Bodywork Training - 32 CE hours*
In order to join Level Three, you must have completed Basic Certification.
In this thirty-two hour intensive advanced training program, you will
learn more than sixty new Thai Massage movements from the supine, side-lying,
prone, seated, and inverted positions. These movements will be added
to your practice so that you have a larger movement vocabulary to work
with. This will enable you to work with people of different sizes, flexibility
levels, and needs. The emphasis of the training will continue to be
hands on. Material from Levels One and Two will be reviewed, refined
and integrated with the new material. On the last day, in order to complete
Level Three, you will give a cusomized Thai Yoga Massage to someone
you bring to class. Advanced Certification will be given upon successful
completion of the final practical exam. You will be able to give a three
hour Thai Massage sequence in the five positions creating your own combinations
of Thai Massage sequences .You will now be ready to establish a thriving
heart based practice.
Continuing Education Hours
*In order to receive continuing education hours, you must be registered
for the training, attend the training in its entirety, and fully take
part in the workshop. You must complete and sign a CE request/evaluation
form. There is a $25 fee for the CE certificates. You will receive an
official letter and wall certificate approximately 3 - 4 weeks after
your request and fees have been received. There is a $25 fee for remake
certificates. After successfully completing Level 1, you can receive
a Certificate of Completion. After successfully completing
Levels 2 and/or 3, you can receive a Certificate of Achievement.
These CE certificates are different from the certificates students will
get who complete Level 2 (Basic Certification) and/or Level 3 (Advanced
Certification).
Recommendations for the Thai Massage Trainings
- Book - Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork by Ananda Apfelbaum.Click
here for price and to order. They will also be available at the
workshop.
- DVD - Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork by Ananda Apfelbaum.
This covers the Thai Massage sequence learned in Levels 1 and 2. Click
here for price and to order. They will also be available at the
workshop.
- Private Classes - Ananda will go over your Thai Massage techniques
posture by posture and give you guidance and feedback. This will ensure
that you practice correctly. For information on private training, click here.
- Massage Session - This will help you understand Thai Massage
better.
- Bodywork Experience - This is recommended, but
not necessary.
Requirements for the Thai Massage Trainings
- Practice - minimum of four hours of documented home practice for
each level of training.
- For Levels 2 and 3, you must give someone a massage in class for
the final practical exam.
- Physical Condition - you need to be able to work on your hands and
knees.
- Sheet and Yoga Mat - bring a twin-size, flat sheet as well as one
or preferably two yoga mats to class for use during the workshop.
- Attendance - come to class on time and stay for the duration of
the class unless an exception has been given.
Make Up Classes due to Partial Attendance
It generally takes two hours of private training to cover the material
missed during a six hour workshop day. Missed classes must be made up
before the next workhop day. During makeup classes, only the actual
Thai massage material will be covered and not other workshop activities.There
is no pro-rated enrollment for partial attendance, although if one misses
an entire weekend of training then one need only pay for the weekend
attended as well as the make up classes. Make up classes are $90/hour.
Private Training
One on one private Thai Massage training is also available with Ananda
at $90/hour. To set up private training, email Ananda. ananda@thaimassagesacredbodywork.com
Cancellation Policy
The courtesy of 48 hours notice to cancel or reschedule your class is appreciated. Failure to comply will result in the full charge - no exceptions.
Refund Policy
No refund/credit will be given except for in an emergency situation
of ill health. If a refund is given, it will be for the balance of remaining
class hours minus a $50 processing fee.
Further Information
If
you have any questions regarding the information presented here, please
contact Ananda at: ananda@thaimassagesacredbodywork.com
Upcoming Thai Massage Trainings 2012
Location for all the NYC Thai Massage Trainings
The Warshaw Studio, 115 Wooster Street #2F (between Prince and Spring Streets in Soho), New York, NY 10012. This is near the N or R Prince St. stop and the C or E Spring St. stop.
Schedule for All Trainings
Fridays 6-9 pm; Saturdays 10-6 pm; Sundays 10-6 pm
There are two weekends per level of training – i.e. Level 1 consists of
two weekends; Level 2 consists of two weekends; Level 3 consists of 2
weekends.
Level 1, NYC
Spring/Summer 2012
5/12-13, 6/2-3 & 6/9-10 (all three weekends must be taken).
Please submit the Student Application Form along with your payment of:
Level 1, NYC
Fall 2012
Dates to be announced.
Please submit the Student Application Form along with your payment of:
Level 2, NYC
Summer 2012
6/15-16, 6/23-24, 6/30-7/1 (all three weekends must be taken).
Please submit the Student Application Form along with your payment of:
Level 3
This is over two weekends. Date to be announced.
Please submit the Student Application Form along with your payment of:
Want to take the training again?
It's a great idea to repeat the training. All repeat courses are half price:
*Note: These prices all include the associated training manual.
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Endorsements:
"This class has been
an amazing experience for me. I feel blessed to have had this opportunity."
- Felicia Tomasko, LAYOGA Magazine staff
"Ananda Apfelbaum is a masterful educator of the art and science of Thai Massage. With clear communication, watchful eyes and a gentle yet firm approach, Ananda is able to impart this challenging system of bodywork and coach each student to their full potential. Her depth of knowledge and understanding in both the physical and spiritual aspects of Thai Massage, combined with her evident compassion for all makes her a remarkably effective teacher. I have been blessed by the opportunity to study both privately and in group workshops with Ananda and it was an honor to have been her student."
-Sharon Leahy, Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dancer, Rhythm in Shoes
"Ananda is the best massage teacher I have ever studied with and I have taken multiple trainings and courses over the past twenty years. She knows her material to the core. She is very organized in her presentation and she is a caring, compassionate teacher."
-Liz Gemme, LMT
"Even before I met Ananda, I could tell from our correspondence
that she was filled with caring, kindness, and compassion. I have
studied with her through Level 1, 2, and 3 and have enjoyed every
minute of it. Ananda teaches from a place of love for every student
and all beings. She imparts this to her students and therefore helps
to create exceptional Thai massage therapists."
- Elyse Sparkes, Personal Trainer
“After having taken both level 1 and 2 from
Ananda, I could only say that someone learning this healing modality
from Ananda is just plain lucky. She has an incredible balance of
dedication to Thai Yoga’s roots and history and modern adaptability.
The courses are well paced and her method of showing how to perform
each move and rotating clients throughout the workshops enables
you to develop your sense of touch on different body types. I highly
recommend the book as a resource for continued guidance after the
course to be able to think through different ways to moderate the
poses or work more deeply on one part of the body. After the class,
I had much more body awareness for myself, as well as being able
to share this gift with clients, friends and family.”
- Hope Loraine Cotter, Executive Assistant
"Ananda
is a brilliant teacher, a wise woman."
- Mindy Groff
"Ananda,
created a beautiful learning atmosphere. I'm most grateful."
-Althea
Lewis
"I thank Ananda for her supportive teaching and
patience."
- Amy Eisenberg
"Thanking the universe for a teacher like you. With great respect."
-Vania Benscome
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