UNFOLD YOUR MAGIC OF TOUCH

THE BENEFITS OF THAI YOGA MASSAGE

More than just a massage for our physical body, Thai Yoga Massage has an abundance of benefits that work beyond the structural body, mind, form and matter. Thai massage is a self-healing meditative dance that brings us and the receiver back to the feeling of the nurturing, caring touch that we experienced as children. It promotes general health and well-being and works on many visible and invisible levels: on the physical body it can be used both preventive and therapeutic, but most importantly, it also works on a mental and emotional level as it promotes states of deep relaxation and awakens the ability of trusting and letting go.

THE BENEFITS OF LEARNING THAI YOGA MASSAGE

As Thai Massage students, when we immerse ourselves into learning this sacred, ancient healing art, there is a spiritual awakening and transformation taking place. In this course, life changing and self-healing processes can be started. When we come together as group (Sangha) of like-minded people with the same intention of learning, sharing and supporting each other, there is an uplifting energy that can bring you beyond your resources of energy. 

As a Thai Yoga Massage Therapist, every Massage you will give can leave you mentally and emotionally more complete that you were before. On a physical level it is one of few massages, that keeps your own body healthy, as you will learn the body mechanics of gravity and the perfect fit.

THE COURSE

This course will promote you with an abundance of postures and techniques, that will enable you to give a complete 1,5 -2 h massage. Learning the sacred and ancient art of thai massage does not require any previous skills on body work or other massages. Your intention to learn and to heal is all you need to bring! More important than any technique is to discover our hand´s ability to feel and to listen, and to learn how our hands and our mind and the two bodies of receiver and giver become one.

Traditional Thai yoga massage can look back at a long history of therapeutic healing. If one traces the evolution of the techniques of healing-massage practiced in Thailand, one discovers the astonishing fact that the earliest roots of Thai massage lie not in Thailand but in India.
Looking back at the tradition of Thai massage it is very clear that it was never seen as a mere job. Massage was always considered to be a spiritual practice closely connected with the teachings of the Buddha. The giving of massage was understood to be a physical application of Metta, the Pali (and Thai) word used in Theravada Buddhism to denote ‘loving kindness’ – and devoted masseurs still work in such a spirit today.

LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATION * CORTIJO CASERIA DEL MERCADO

“Yoga begins in the present moment, and the present moment begins in silence.” – Michael Stone
This course takes place in the cottage “Cortijo Casería del Mercado” – a natural oasis of peace located 1250 meters high up in the Alpujarra mountains of Andalusia. This traditional Spanish country house that overlooks the whole beautiful valley is home to several friendly dogs and beautiful peacocks that stroll freely through its wonderful gardens which are abundant with healthy, organic vegetables, colorful flowers surrounded by expansive fields of almond, fig and olive trees. Memorable sundowners illuminate this beauty around you and your beauty within. Other features of the venue are:
*Spacious yoga shala with a spectacular mountain-view, shaded outdoor practice space
*Outdoor dining under a plant roof and indoors with a fireplace
*A pool with a shady lawn

The Alpujarra region is located between the Sierra Nevada and the Mediterranean Sea. Clean air and freshwater things for which it is renowned. The Cortijo itself is a calm and magical oasis amidst the vast openness of these remote lands where your heart will find peace.

For several generations up until now, the Cortijo has been an active place of production with many different buildings for many different uses and only a little extra room to spare for accommodation. Hence almost all rooms have shared bathrooms, some are only divided by curtains and some do not have windows, but we will spend most of the time outside anyway so the accommodation is mainly just for sleeping.
You have different options for accommodation – a mix of single, double and shared twin rooms the option to come with your own van or tent

FOOD

Proper nutrition is a fundamental base for a healthy and balanced life, that helps us to focus and concentrate; Vegetarian food is a part of a non-harming lifestyle.
You will enjoy three vegetarian homemade meals daily, prepared with passion and love, fresh, and nutritious. You will have unlimited access to tea and infusions. Food preparation is based on zero waste concept where all products are reused and become resources for others to use. Gluten free, nuts free, and sugar free menus are available if requested in advance.