Learn how to perform a Traditional Thai Massage.

Upcoming 2007 Workshops
July 23-27
October 22-26
December 3-7

2008 Workshops
January 21-25
March 17-21
May 12-16
July 21-25
September 22-26
November 3-7

Registration Information:
Send check or money order to:

Arizona Institute of Thai and Oriental Massage
8053 E. Edgemont Ave.
Scottsdale, AZ  85257

Cost for 2007 Workshops:
$450, which includes a $100 non-refundable deposit ($50 refund with two-week cancellation notice)

2007 Session Dates

July 23-27October 22-26December 3-7

Cost for 2008 Workshops:
$499, which includes a $100 non-refundable deposit ($50 refund with two-week cancellation notice)

2008 Session Dates

January 21-25 March 17-21 May 12-16 July 21-25 September 22-26 November 3-7

Arizona classes are limited to 12 students. Register now!

For a limited time, students will receive a free Thai massage video when they attend a workshop!

You will learn:

• Four classic positions:

1. Supine
2. Side Lying
3. Prone
4. Seated

• The location of the ten most important sen lines (energy lines).
• How to do acupresssure
• Contraindications
• Proper body mechanics
• Marketing strategies

Thai Massage is an ancient form of body therapy that incorporates the movement of yoga and the meridians of acupressure to create a complete and unique healing art form. Due to the unique form of stretching employed, Thai Massage is sometimes called "Lazy man's Yoga." It is practiced on a firm mat on the floor. It involves peripheral stimulation, acting as an external stimulant to produce specific, internal effects. This therapy combines point pressure techniques with a wide variety of stretching movements applied very slowly in patterns of gentle rocking and rhythmic compression. The effective use of the practitioner's body weight is instrumental in the practice. With the exception of the feet, the client remains fully clothed.

The hand techniques utilized in Thai massage emphasize pressure and compression, not stroking. The practitioner uses feet, knees, elbows and forearms to further the therapeutic and harmonizing effect of this work.