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Thai Yoga Massage Course in Thailand

Thai yoga massage and Thai massage are the same tradition. What a Thai yoga massage course in Thailand covers, how long it takes, what it costs and who it suits.

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Thai Yoga Massage Course in Thailand

Short answer

Thai yoga massage is the Western name for traditional Thai massage, which combines pressure along energy lines with assisted stretching. At Michael Thai Massage School both parts are taught in the 150-hour Thai massage course, which takes 19 days and costs 4,900 THB, with a Ministry of Education accredited curriculum and a bilingual certificate.

If you searched for a Thai yoga massage course, you are looking for traditional Thai massage. The "yoga" label was added abroad because of the assisted stretches that make this style unlike any other.

What it actually is

PartWhat happens
PressureThumbs, palms and elbows along the body's energy lines
StretchingThe therapist uses body weight to move the client through stretches

The client stays clothed and works on a mat. They do nothing. You do the moving.

The course

Both parts are taught together in the 150-hour Thai massage course: 19 days, 4,900 THB, accredited curriculum, bilingual certificate. There is no separate "yoga" module to buy.

Who it suits

  • Yoga teachers and bodyworkers adding a hands-on skill
  • Therapists who want a floor-based routine that protects their hands. See therapist body pain
  • Anyone working with active clients. See sports massage career

Safety

Stretching needs a clear grasp of contraindications, especially joints and the spine. Health massage is not medical treatment. Clients with injuries should see a doctor first.

Planning

The bottom line

Thai yoga massage and Thai massage are one tradition. Learn it properly in one 150-hour course. Contact us for dates.

Frequently asked questions

Is Thai massage the same as Thai yoga massage?
Yes. Thai yoga massage is the name used abroad for traditional Thai massage, because of its assisted stretches.
Is Thai massage yoga?
No. The client is passive. The therapist moves the client through stretches while applying pressure, so it looks like assisted yoga, but it is a massage.
How do I learn Thai yoga massage?
Take a full Thai massage course. Ours is 150 hours over 19 days and covers both pressure work and stretching.
Do I need to be flexible or strong?
No. The technique relies on body weight and leverage, which is what you practise in the course.

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