Thai Massage Course

Course overview

Thai massage is more than a series of techniques applied to the external physical body. It includes soft tissue manipulation, but the emphasis is on stretching and loosening the body and working with the energy flow within. The spiritual aspect is important and practitioners work in the spirit of loving kindness and compassion. Massage given in this way is a healing experience for both giver and receiver.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- Introduction
  - History
  - Buddhist Influences
  - Yoga
- Promoting Good Health
  - Touch
  - Benefits of Thai Massage
  - Applications of Thai Massage
  - Contra-indications
- Getting Started
  - Positioning
  - Focus
  - Mantras
  - Honouring the Teacher
Lesson Two
- Enhancing Relaxation
  - The Physical Environment
  - Putting the Client at Ease
  - The Practitioner’s Attitude
  - Body Positioning
  - Breathing
  - Physical Relaxation
  - Pace
- Principles of Thai Massage
  - Masculine/Feminine
  - Gravity
  - Energy Lines
- Massage Sequence Overview
Lesson Three
- Thai Massage Techniques
  - Pressing
  - Leaning Pressure
  - Manipulation
  - Stretching
  - Blood Stopping
  - Body Mechanics
- The Sequence
  - First Contact
  - Feet
Lesson Four
- The Sequence (Continued)
  - Legs
  - Legs, Hips and Back
Lesson Five
- Chest and Abdomen
  - Introduction
  - The Techniques
- Arms and Hands
  - Introduction
  - The Techniques
- Shoulders, Neck and Head
  - Introduction
  - The Techniques
- The Side-lying Position
  - Introduction
  - The Techniques
Lesson Six
- Prone Position
  - Introduction
  - The Techniques
- Sitting
  - Introduction
  - The Techniques
Lesson Seven
- Ethics in Thai Massage
- Other Aspects of Thai Massage
  - Royal and Commoner Styles
  - Herbal Compresses
  - Herbal Saunas
  - Expressing Yourself through Thai Massage
  - Looking after Yourself

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

Prerequisites

It is recommended that you have a qualification in massage.

View our Massage course.

Level

On successful completion of this course, you have received training designed as either a foundation qualification leading to further studies to attain a practitioner level, or professional development to gain additional skills and knowledge to expand the practice of the existing therapist.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive the following award: The BSY Professional Certificate of Merit in Thai Massage.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Additional benefits

Health and Harmony Magazine
Enrol on this course and you will receive a complimentary issue of Health & Harmony, our inspirational full colour magazine. Giving complementary and natural health updates and news, it also includes student profiles, lists the most recent award winners, and provides interesting articles and short stories.

Enrol on this course from £50

There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:

Pay with a deposit of £50, followed by 11 monthly instalments of £30
or
Pay the total course fee of £380 in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course