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Traditional Thai Massage: Side Lying, Prone & Seated Positions (Level 2) No Pre-requisites | Fri. March 7 - Sun. March 9, 2025

"Thai Yoga Massage: Side-Lying, Prone & Seated Positions"
(Module 2) 21.0 Hours



3-Days, Fri. March 7 - Sun. March 9, 2025 | 9:30AM - 5:30PM each day | No pre-requisites
Cost: $650+tx
Deadline to register: Feb. 10, 2025
Location: 'Alchemy Wellness Centre' Suite #210 - 431 Mountain Hwy, North Van., BC 2nd floor Yoga Studio
Credits: BCRPA 20.0 CEC's, CRMTA 20.0 CEC's, CMMOTA 15.25 CEC's, NHPC 15.0 CEC's, MTAS 21.0 CEC's

Instructor: Michael Atkinson, Certified Banyan Thai Massage Academy Instructor
8 In-Person Spaces left in this course





Traditional Thai Massage is a unique form of body therapy that incorporates gentle rocking, deep yogic-like stretching and rhythmic compression to create a truly unique and therapeutic massage experience for the recipient.


This is an important module in a series of courses, designed to provide the student with a solid foundation of how to work Thai Massage in all of the 4-Positions (Supine, Side Lying, Prone & Seated). In Level 2, the positions of Side-Lying, Prone & Seated are introduced. This course may be taken PRIOR to taking 'Thai Yoga Massage: Supine & Seated Positions' (Part 2 of 2). No pre-requisites are required.


What you will learn in this course:

  • Learn a total of 68-Thai Yoga Massage sequences for the entire body with the recipient in the Side-Lying, Prone and Seated positions, working from the feet up to the head.
  • Learn how to apply Thai Yoga Massage using your feet, elbows, forearms, thumbs and palms to target the legs, feet, hips, back, arms, chest, shoulders and neck. This creates a dynamic repertoire for your clients.
  • Learn how to located and work on 3-major 'Sen' Energy Lines of the Legs (Kalathari, Itta/Pingkala, Sahatsarangsi/Thawari), in addition to the health benefits for each line. The Sen Lines are similar to those found in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
  • Learn how to locate and work 10-Reflexology points for the feet with the recipient in the Prone position. This is interspersed with palm pressure and R.O.M. work on the ankles, calves and legs.
  • Learn how to perform Thai Yoga Stretches for the legs, chest, back, shoulders and spine with the client in the Side-Lying, Prone and Seated Postures. Learn some special Yogic stretches such as 'Cobra' and 'Seat Bow'.
  • Students practice on each other, taking turns as Giver and Receiver. Guided practice will focus upon attention to proper body mechanics, delivery method and safety precautions.
  • Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform a 60 min. up to 3 hour Thai Yoga Massage on a client.

What is included in this course:

  • Workbook
  • Unlimited 90-day Video On-Demand Access to practice videos. The link(s) will be provided to you approximately 7 days after you have completed your training.
  • This course is also available as a self-paced ONLINE Course
  • You will be presented with your Certificate of Completion at the end of the last day of Training.


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Registration for Vancouver "Thai Yoga Massage: Side Lying, Prone & Seated Positions"
(Module 2) 3-Days, Fri. March 7 - Sun. March 9, 2025
Pay a $100 non-refundable deposit to save your space
Cost: $650+$32.50tx | Total $682.50



tel: 604-773-2645


pay $100 deposit: register for in-person course, march 7 - 9, 2025

Vancouver "Thai Yoga Massage Module 1: Supine & Seated Positions"



3-Days: 2025 Dates TBA | 21.0 hours of classroom time
Pay a $100 non-refundable deposit to save your space.
Cost: $650+$32.50gst (Total $682.50)
Location: 'Alchemy Wellness Centre' 431 Mountain Hwy, North Van. BC 2nd Floor Yoga Studio
Instructor: Michael Atkinson, Certified Instructor, Banyan Thai Massage Academy

8 In-person spaces left in this course | No pre-requisites





This is an important module in series of courses, designed to provide the student with a solid foundation of knowledge of how to work Thai Massage in all of the 4-positions (Supine, Side Lying, Seated, Prone). In Module 1, the positions of Supine and Seated are introduced.


The form of Thai Yoga Massage technique taught in this course incorporates gentle rocking, deep stretching and rhythmic compression to create a truly unique and therapeutic massage experience for the recipient. It is both relaxing and therapeutic.


What you will learn in this course:

  • Learn a total of 68-Thai Yoga Massage sequences for the entire body with the recipient in the Supine and Seated positions, from feet up to the head.
  • Learn how to apply Thai Yoga Massage using your feet, elbows, forearms, thumbs and palms to target the legs, feet, hips and back to create a dynamic and unique repertoire for your clients.
  • Learn the history, rules, methods, benefits, directions and abbreviations of Thai Yoga Massage.
  • The use of acupressure, reflexology and compressions will be applied on the 'Sen Energy Lines' to initiate the movement of internal energy in the body. The Sen Lines are similar to those found in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Classroom studies will include work on 3-major lines for the legs (Kalathari, Itta, Pingkala, Sahatsarangsi & Thawari), plus 1-major line on the upper body and arms (Kalathari). The health benefits of working these lines will also be explored.
  • Learn how to perform assisted Inversion Yoga Stretches such as 'Shoulder Stand', 'Plow', 'Frog' and 'Happy Baby', plus some popular Yogic stretches in the seated position such as 'Cat-Cow'.
  • You will have lots of opportunity to both practice and receive on your partner during the course. Each segment begins with introduction and Teacher Demonstration, after which time, students are guided through their practice. Begin with short sequences and progressively lengthen the time. Students have the opportunity to practice a 1-hour Thai Yoga Massage in class on their partner. After your training, you will be able to offer up to a 2-hour massage, if not longer. There is a lot of wonderful material in this course and you will be able to pick and choose and customize your treatments to match the needs of your clients.
  • Sequences of the Thai Massage & Yogic Stretches are presented in a step-by-step sequence in your workbook and include diagrams and abbreviations that describe each step. This makes it easier to follow along for your future practice.

What is included in this course:

  • Workbook that includes picture diagrams and detailed abbreviated descriptions of the step-by-step sequences.
  • Pre-class YouTube Video: 'Sen Energy Lines' - how to locate and work the 3 major lines of the legs
  • Unlimited 90-day Video On-Demand Access to Zoom Media recordings of a similar training event. The link(s) will be provided to you approximately 7 days after you have completed your training.​


Registration for Vancouver "Thai Yoga Massage: Supine & Seated Positions"
(Module 1) 3-Days, 2025 Dates TBA
Pay a $100 deposit to save your space. Cost: $650+tx | Total cost: $682.50



tel: 604-773-2645


Pay $100 deposit: register for in-person course: coming soon
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Registration for Vancouver "Thai Yoga Massage: Side Lying, Prone & Seated Positions"
(Module 2) 3-Days, Dates TBA for 2025
Pay a $100 non-refundable deposit to save your space
Cost: $650+$32.50tx | Total $682.50



tel: 604-773-2645


pay $100 deposit: register for in-person course dates tba for 2025
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