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Course: Every Sunday from Chiang Mai.


Thai massage has been one of the ancients healing arts of traditional Thai medicine. In the past decades, the general public - and, more recently, a rapidly growing number of people outside Thailand- have shown increasing interest in Thai massage.

OBJECTIVE:

At the end of the course in Thai Massage students will be able to:
understand the benefit of Thai massage, learn to provide good quality Thai massage, acknowledge and aware of the contraindication and cautionary for safety in massage, follow the process, techniques, sequences of Thai massage from feet to head, able to perform a two hours - whole body Thai massage.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 SUN  Upon arrival at Chiang Mai airport, transfer to your hotel in Chiang Mai. In the evening, we invite you for a typical Chiang Mai dinner at “Just Khao Soy” Restaurant (choice of meat and vegetarian dishes are available). Afterwards, visit the famous Night Bazaar and transfer back to your hotel in Chiang Mai.

DAY 2 MON Breakfast. Transfer by local songtaw (provided by the school) to the Massage School.
Classroom Hours: 09.00-16.00 hrs
Lunch Break: 11.45-13.00 hrs (vegetarian lunch at school’s canteen)
Class schedule:
09.00-09.20 hrs Registration process
09.20-09.40 hrs Introduction to school and effective learning process
09.40-10.00 hrs Prayer, Lesson 1: Hand and body position in Thai Massage
10.00-11.45 hrs Lesson 2: Leg massage demonstration & practice
11.45-13.00 hrs Lunch and rest
13.00-13.30 hrs Yogi exercise “Lue Sri Dadton”, Hand-Knee exercise, Meditation
13.30-15.45 hrs Supervised practice of Foot and Leg massage
15.45-16.00 hrs Discussion and review of particular techniques.

Transfer back to your hotel by school's pick up truck.

DAY 3 TUE Breakfast. Transfer by local songtaw (provided by the school) to the Massage School.
Classroom Hours: 09.00-16.00 hrs
Lunch Break: 11.45-13.00 hrs (vegetarian lunch at school’s canteen)
Class schedule:
09.00-09.45 hrs Lecture on General Knowledge of Thai Massage and “Sen Sib”
09.45-11.45 hrs Prayer, Lesson 3: Arm and Hand massage demonstration & practice
Lesson 4: Abdominal massage demonstration & practice
Lesson 5: Back massage on side lying demonstration & practice 
11.45-13.00 hrs Lunch and rest
13.00-13.30 hrs Yogi exercise “Lue Sri Dadton”, Hand-Knee exercise, Mediation
13.30-15.45 hrs Lesson 5 continue and supervised practice, Lessons 3 - 4 and 5
15.45-16.00 hrs Discussion and review of particular techniques.

Transfer back to your hotel by school's pick up truck.

DAY 4 WED Breakfast. Transfer by local songtaw (provided by the school) to the Massage School.
Classroom Hours: 09.00-16.00 hrs
Lunch Break: 11.45-13.00 hrs (vegetarian lunch at school’s canteen)
Class schedule:
09.00-09.30 hrs Prayer, Yogi exercise “Lue Sri Dadton”, Hand-Knee exercise, Meditation
09.30-11.45 hrs Lesson 6: Back massage face down demonstration & practice,
Lesson 7: Shoulder, neck and head massage demonstration & practice
11.45-13.00 hrs Lunch and rest
13.00-15.30 hrs Supervised practice Lessons 6 and 7
15.30-16.00 hrs Pressure strength test with teacher, discussion and review of particular techniques. Written Examination (20 minutes)

Transfer back to your hotel by school's pick up truck.

DAY 5 THU Breakfast. Transfer by local songtaw (provided by the school) to the Massage School.
Classroom Hours: 09.00-16.00 hrs
Lunch Break: 11.45-13.00 hrs (vegetarian lunch at school’s canteen)
Class schedule:
09.00-09.30 hrs Prayer, Yoga exercise “Suriya Namasakan”( to prepare the body for stretching lesson), Hand-Knee exercise, Meditation.
09.30-11.45 hrs
Lesson 8: Body stretching demonstration & practice
Lesson 9: Face and head massage & practice
Lesson 10: Conclusion demonstration & practice
11.45-13.00 hrs Lunch and rest
13.00-16.00 hrs Supervised practice Lesson 8 Review practice Leg massage
Lesson 2 Discussion and review of particular techniques. Pressure strength test with teacher.
Written Examination (20 minutes).

Transfer back to your hotel by school's pick up truck.

DAY 6 FRI Breakfast. Transfer by local songtaw (provided by the school) to the Massage School.
Classroom Hours: 09.00-16.00 hrs
Lunch Break: 11.45-13.00 hrs (vegetarian lunch at school’s canteen)
Class schedule:
09.00-09.30 hrs Prayer, Yogi exercise “Lue Sri Dadton”, Hand-Knee exercise, Meditation
09.30-11.45 hrs Students take turn to perform supervised whole body Thai massage with partner.
11.45-13.00 hrs Lunch and rest
13.00-15.30 hrs continue whole body Thai massage with partner.
15.30-16.00 hrs Discussion and review of particular techniques.
Summary review of over all.

Transfer back to your hotel by school's pick up truck.

DAY 7 SAT Breakfast. Half-day sightseeing or guided cycling tour, choose one the following programs (pre-booking is required – please advise your choice when making your reservation for the package):

Half Day City Tour (08:30 – 12:00 hrs) or
Mae Saa Elephant Camp & Orchid Farm (08:30 – 12:00 hrs) or
Half-day cycling tour south of Chiang Mai (08:30-13:00 hrs)

Rest of day is at your leisure. Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your departure flight.

TEACHING PROCESS:
First demonstration composes of details explanation on each technique and position movement. Then repeat with second demonstration to observe the smoothness in sequence. Students pair up to practice under closed teachers’ supervision. At the end of the day, the teachers will respond to students’ questions on particular techniques and review them in the group. Teachers will perform pressure strength test with each student to ensure quality and safety in Thai massage. Anatomy charts are present in each class to assist during demonstration. Lecture and discussion are integrated when appropriate with the session.

NOTE: During supervised practice, the teachers assist and correct students’ performance to ensure proper massage techniques and for safety. The teachers will evaluate students’ ability to perform each lesson during the training.

Remark: Sequence of class schedule subject to minor change according to circumstances. However, the content and the effectiveness remain the same.

TEACHING PROCESS:
First demonstration composes of details explanation on each technique and position movement. Then repeat with second demonstration to observe the smoothness in sequence. Students pair up to practice under closed teachers’ supervision. At the end of the day, the teachers will respond to students’ questions on particular techniques and review them in the group. Teachers will perform pressure strength test with each student to ensure quality and safety in Thai massage. Anatomy charts are present in each class to assist during demonstration. Lecture and discussion are integrated when appropriate with the session.

NOTE: During supervised practice, the teachers assist and correct students’ performance to ensure proper massage techniques and for safety. The teachers will evaluate students’ ability to perform each lesson during the training.

Remark: Sequence of class schedule subject to minor change according to circumstances. However, the content and the effectiveness remain the same.


 Hotel/Course

 Price per person - twin share -

 Single supplement

 Budget

 fr. 395.00 USD

 85.00 USD

 Standard

 fr. 460.00 USD

 140.00 USD

 Superior

 fr. 540.00 USD

 215.00 USD

 First Class

 fr. 640.00 USD

 300.00 USD

Hotel category:

Budget: Red Hibiscus Guest House (Standard room); Lai-Thai Guest House
Standard: Suriwong Hotel (Deluxe room); Empress Hotel (Superior room); Lotus Pang Suan Kaew (Deluxe room); Park Hotel (Deluxe)
Superior: Manathai Village (Deluxe room); Tamarind Village (Lanna room); Eurasia (Cottage)
First Class: Manathai Village (Junior Suite); Sheraton (Deluxe room); Royal Princess (Deluxe room)

Our package tour prices are inclusive of return airport transfers in Chiang Mai (joint transfer), 1 Set dinner at “Just Khao Soy” Restaurant and visit of Chiang Mai Night Bazaar inclusive of hotel transfers, 1 half-day city tour or tour to Mae Saa Elephant Camp & orchid farm or guided cycling tour on joint basis with English speaking guide, 6 nights accommodation including breakfast at selected hotels on twin-share basis (for single travelers a surcharge applies for single room accommodation), course fee, applicable government taxes, transportation between hotels within the city and the Massage School by school’s “songtaew” (local pick-up truck style transportation), clothing during the duration of the course, vegetarian meal on course days at school’s canteen, handling fee.

Not included are airfare to/from Chiang Mai, meals other than mentioned in the itinerary, compulsory Gala dinners at hotels during festive seasons (charges will be advised upon booking), personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, souvenirs, beverages etc).

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