TRADITIONAL THAI YOGA MASSAGE

Nuad Thai Bo Ruan (Lit. Ancient Thai way of massage) has its roots in the 2500 year old Bhuddist spiritual tradition and the indigenous Thai culture and customs. It exists in 2 basic forms, the Royal style, reserved for the Royal family, which is mostly acupressure, and the dynamic popular style. The popular style is known as Cheloysiak, it is rhythmic, creative and ultimately intuitive, flowing from the Heart centre. It is holistic, non reductive, seeking to facilitate the flow of LOM (Prana, Chi, universal energy) wherever it may be blocked.

The massage uses rhythmic pressing with the palms, thumbs, elbows, feet, even knees, and passive assisted stretching of muscles and fascia, joint mobilisation. Both giver and receiver assume positions and postures which resemble the asanas of hatha yoga .

For the receiver, this unblocking can be experienced as relief from pain, increase range of movement, lightness, deep relaxation, even bliss. For the giver, the deep meditative state and rhythmic motion with correct breathing also leads to a profound sense of well being.

In Thailand Nuad Thai can be found in Monasteries, Hospitals, Massage clinics, in the home and in the street markets.

COURSES - SAWA’DEE International School of Nuad Thai Bo Ruan

Sawa’dee is the result of the experience and studies of Nuad thai by Nemir Adjina, who began his training at the renowned Bodyharmonics centre in the UK, completing courses at the highest level (Master Practitioner) . This was followed by numerous visits to Thailand to study at various schools, including advanced studies with Mamma Lek, ultimately becoming a Teacher and assistant to Famous Blind master Sinchai Sukparsert at the Chuang Phuak  clinic for massage by the Blind in Chiang Mai. In addition , Nemir was accepted as a Massage Intern at the Mae-On community hospital, a rare privilege for a foreigner. These experiences as a practicing massage therapist in Thailand underpin Nemir’s teaching and current practice, with obvious benefits for his students.

In Thailand it is often heard that Nuad is “massage with 2 hands and a Heart”, and in fact Nuad is suffused with a heart based spirituality which springs from its origin in the Buddhist Monasteries. In his courses Nemir tries to impart this “spiritual” dimension, not only through meditation but through explaining the electromagnetic properties of the Heart and its role in cognition and communication.  

Nemir has been teaching Nuad since 2001 in various parts of the world (Caribbean, Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Germany, Italy, Sardinia) and is presently based in Rome , Italy.

THAI YOGA MASSAGE COURSE (nuat thai bo ruan)

This is the detailed information on the Basic training courses BT01 and BT02. The courses can be taken independently in 2 groups of 5 days or together as a single 10 day course. Each course teaches a 90 minute routine for the whole body: BT01 (prone and Supine), BT02 (Side and seated positions and abdominal thoracic massage) . Included in the BT01 and BT02 courses: Illustrated manual, Interactive DVD, Certificate of Attendance

BT01 and BT02 are part of a range of courses which includes higher level training, INT01 and INT02, advanced training ADV01 and ADV02, Thai Foot Massage, Thai Herbal Massage, Thai Spa Massage, Thai Table Massage and Reusri Dutton (thai yoga). BT01 and BT02 are pre-requisites for learning all the other courses except Thai Foot Massage and Reusri Dutton.

A synopsis of the course follows:

BT01 (Prone and Supine sequence): class attendance time 35 hours

                                    theory: 5 hours

                                    practical: 30 hours

BT02 (Side and Seated sequence): class attendance time 35 hours

                        theory: 2 hours

                        practical: 33 hours

DIPLOMA*  (Revision and completion ) 20 case studies plus class attendance 15 hours     (including practical exam)

*SAWA'DEE International Diploma in Nuad Thai Bo Ruan is recognised an approved for International professional Indemnity Insurance

Course content in detail:

Level 1 (BT01):

Sequence for the Supine and Prone positions (35 hours)

Theory

The techniques of Nuad Thai

·          Posture and movement

·          Body geometry (triangles and pyramids)

·          Thai mechanics (sticks and ropes)

·          Force without effort

·          Attention without tension

·          How to use gravity, centering

·          The body pendulum

·          Breath considerations

·          Transition movements

 Practice: full body sequence

Supine position:

·          energy and anatomy of the foot

·          foot massage

·          energy lines and anatomy of the legs

·          leg massage

a.       5 step sequence

b.       energy line location

·          opening the hips

·          palm press the inner leg

·          leg massage with feet

·          flexed knee sequence

·          Anterior thigh stretch

·          Posterior thigh stretch

·          Medial thigh stretch

·          Lateral thigh stretch

·          cross body stretch

·          Raised leg inversions

·          turning the body

Prone position:

Posterior energy lines and anatomy

·          posterior leg massage

·          leg lift and psoas stretch

·          fore arm thigh press

·          gluteus massage

·          back massage

a.       5 step sequence

b.       energy line location

·          cobra lift

Turn body over to supine position.

Supine position:

·    arm massage

a.       5 step sequence

b.       energy line location

Neck and shoulder massage

Head and face massage

Level 2:  Sequence in the side and seated positions (35 hours)

Practice: full body sequence

Side Position:

·          pressing with the feet

·          foot massage

·          leg massage

a.       5 step sequence

b.       energy line location

·          hip massage

·          back massage

a.       5 step sequence

b.       energy line location

c.       psoas stretch

·          shoulder massage

·          opening the chest

·          scapular release with foot

·          arm massage

·          cross body stretch and lift

Turn body to supine position

Massage of the anterior torso (Abdomen, Chest)

Massage of the abdomen

·          Abdominal wave

·          9 point radial press and slide

·          6 point acupressure

·          Radial palm rolling

·          Diaphragm release

·          Palm contact and presence

Chest massage

·          Sternum massage

·          Sub clavius press

·          Intercostal massage

·          Rib pressing and rolling

·          lifting the client to seated position

Seated position massage

·          Trapezius press and arm roll

·          Lateral neck stretches

·          Shoulder release

·          Rhomboid press with arm lift

·          Scapular press and lift with shoulder pull

·          Hacking and percussion

·          Opening the chest (Butterfly breathing)

·          Foot to back press

·          Forward bend and press

·          Back twists and stretches

·          Facial massage

Professional practice:

CERTIFICATE: Upon completion of each course the student will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.

DIPLOMA*: The Diploma in Nuad Thai will be given only after completion of the courses and 20 case studies and passing the practical exam.

Upon completion of both courses and the case studies students who wish to receive the diploma will be eligible attend the Revision and Completion course and take the Diploma exam. 

Revision and completion course (20 hours)

Before attending the Revision and Completion course, students will complete 20 recorded treatments  and return for a 2 day refresher course followed by a written and practical examination. If successful they will then be awarded the  professional training diploma from SAWA’DEE International school of Nuad Thai.