What
differentiates the Thai Yoga method from other approaches?
Evolved
from the director's personal bodymind background, which includes in-depth
studies in both physiotherapy and yoga, the Thai Yoga
Method offers a special approach to the Thai healing tradition.
The Thai Yoga Method is unique in its
emphasis on the well-being of the practitioner. Through the adjunct support of Hatha yoga poses,
biomechanics, body dynamics, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices - the practitioner gracefully "dances" through the
Thai Yoga sequence - lasting 1.5-3 hours.
We provide a safe, sound,
scientific, structured, yogic, and highly conducive learning environment in order to transmit these
intricate, transformational hands-on skills. Sacred space, healing touch, safety
aspects, loving-kindness, mindfulness meditation, yoga poses and yoga breathing
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are all practiced in our sessions and training program.
"I sit at the table of unknowing
and invite you to
join me there"
the 14th Dalai Lama

"you must be the change
you want to see in the world"
mahatma gandhi

1998-2007 © jonas westring/shantaya.org
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frequently
asked questions
about thai yoga

How do I begin Thai Yoga studies?
We recommend that you first take a Thai Yoga Introductory Workshop. They
provide a solid introduction to the modality, come in
several formats, and teach
the fundamentals of Thai Yoga. There are no special pre-requisites for any of our introductory courses other than an open mind, a
willing body, and an interest to expand the bodymind complex. You can also begin by directly taking
the Thai Yoga Foundation Course, however an Introductory workshop will establish a
foundation that will help you assimilate the Certification more readily.
What kind of techniques are used in Thai Yoga?
Numerous
therapeutic and healing techniques are all combined in the Thai Yoga
Repertoire. It's a dynamic combination of
myofascial stretching, joint mobilization, acupressure, energy balancing,
rhythmic deep tissue compression, soft tissue manipulation, assisted Yoga asana,
and Buddhist meditation - resulting in a powerful experience of applied Yoga
Therapy. It is a
unique and highly effective art of healing that becomes a powerful and transformational
experience for the recipient as well as
for the practitioner. The techniques are modified to meet the needs of the
recipient and range from gentle rhythmic applications to deep tissue
manipulation.
What is the Thai Yoga Certification Program?
We offer two levels of Thai Yoga Certification and there is no specific enrollment procedure
involved. You simply begin with the Thai Yoga Foundation Course (Level 1) and continue with the next
level at your own convenience.
Due to the increasing
number of short and incomplete Thai Massage courses offered, we feel obligated to assure that high quality training is available.
The Thai Yoga Certification Program is designed to graduate highly skilled Thai
Yoga practitioners and thereby giving this healing modality the highest
standards by fully honoring the ancient healing tradition of Thailand.
Who can participate in our Thai Yoga seminars?
The Thai Yoga Curriculum is suitable for yoga teachers and yoga
practitioners, massage therapists, bodyworkers, health-care professionals,
physiotherapists (PT's),
personal trainers, healers, dancers, martial art practitioners, and anyone
interested in expanding their bodymind awareness and therapeutic skills. We
believe that anyone should be able to learn this healing art and try our best to make it
available to all.
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