With our western eyes Thai Massage includes meditation, reflexology, acupressure, lymphatic, myofascial approaches and cranial balancing.
Come and learn how this all happens!
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Maxine has adapted the ancient healing art of Thailand Massage for use on the table. Therapists will learn different ways to address sciatica, neck and back pain, shoulder strain, headaches, and PMS. This Asian modality invites the use of acupoints, pathways, myofascial and lymphatic approaches to support the parasympathetic system and increase flexibility. This course assumes a knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Please wear loose clothing and socks.
TEXT: The Dancing Meditation of Thailand Traditional Massage
Workshops in Boston, Massachusetts area - Close to Logan Airport; public transportation, restaurants, lake. There is a health food store, 5 coffee shops and over 10 restaurants within walking distance, including 2 Thai restaurants.
Call for information on inexpensive lodging.
These classes are for those with interest/background in movement, meditation, massage, yoga, rhythm and dance. Thailand massage helps to relax, stretch, energize and support the body, mind and spirit. Specific benefits can include easing sciatica, headaches, increasing range of motion and breath, decrease limitations.
These classes are intensive and are for the the person who can concentrate, laugh and enjoy learning bodywork. For some therapists it is a graduate program to expand their own work.
This ancient healing art originated in India, and was preserved over the millennia in Buddhist temples. It was used as part of the meditation preparation. The original sources of Thailand Traditional Massage were lost, but the oral tradition survived, and then declined after the introduction of western medicine. Recently Thailand massage has re-emerged as a healing art form with the increased interest from Thai's and westerners.
Here you will learn the ancient Pali meditation, chakra energy system, integrative exercises, relevant oriental meridian systems, relationships to anatomy and physiology, correct body mechanics, and the gentle rocking unique to this massage form, the northern or Chiang Mai style.
Explanations are based on the teacher's broad background, as a national (USA) certified acupuncturist and massage therapist, and international certified Thai therapist instructor.
Note: Maxine will bring custom-designed workshops for your groups.
For more information, contact: Maxine M. Shapiro