Thai 306: Marma Points, Enhanced Touch & Therapeutics

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Dates: October 18-20, 2013. Time: Friday 6:30pm-9:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-5:30pm Teacher: Shai Plonski Location: Still Light Centre Prerequisites: Thai 201 This advanced course teaches a series of Indian and anatomical vital energy points that bring deep therapeutic relief into Thai Massage. Students will learn to locate and massage highly effective points from head to toe. We will also explore therapeutic techniques for arthritis, joint issues, fibromyalgia, and chronic headaches. After completing Thai 306, students will be able to:

• Have a working knowledge of the healing properties, locations, and massage techniques for essential marma points and anatomical points (vital energy points) on the body;
• Develop greater touch sensitivity for point massage techniques;
• Incorporate pressure point massage into the global massage form;
• Help prevent and provide therapeutic relief for common ailments characteristic of each constitution;
• Incorporate essential oils into the massage, according to Ayurvedic constitution;
• Apply therapeutic techniques for arthritis, joint issues, fibromyalgia, and chronic headaches; and
• Explore advanced techniques for using social media to build brand awareness