Do you wish to master the art of Thai massage for yourself or professional progression? Join Gladwell Massage in the breathtaking setting of Greece, where nature's beauty will serve as the perfect backdrop for your learning journey. Immerse yourself in a serene and inspiring environment that will enhance your focus, relaxation, and personal growth. This Thai massage course for beginners is led by Master Practitioner, Founder and CEO at Gladwell Massage, Daniel.
Daily schedule
The day will usually start at 08:30 with a half-hour yoga / Tai chi or Qigong session. The course will start at 09:00 and will go on until 14:00 with a break of half an hour in between. The afternoons will be free for you to lie on the beach, swim, rest, or explore the beautiful area. This course is half a holiday and half study and learn.
The day usually starts at 8.30 a.m. with a half-hour yoga / Thai Chi or Qigong session. The course starts at 9 a.m. and goes on until 2 p.m., with a break of a half hour in between. The afternoons are free for you to lie on the beach, swim, rest, or explore this beautiful area. This is half a holiday and half study and learn.
Thai massage, or "Nuad Boran," has been practiced in Thailand for centuries. It actually has its roots in India over 2500 years ago and is based on Ayurvedic medicine and yoga. This massage style has been handed down through an unbroken chain for centuries from Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, or Shivago, who was a close friend of the Buddha and a great physician. He is also famous for techniques of herbal cures and steam baths. He is honored by many Thais as the father of medicine in the same way that Hippocrates is considered the father of Western medicine.
It is presumed that Thai massage reached what is now Thailand in the 3rd or 2nd century BC along with Buddhism. There seems to be some connection between acupuncture and acupressure as well as other aspects of traditional Chinese medicine and traditional Thai medicine.
The main principle behind the techniques of Thai massage is the principle of "Metta," usually translated as loving kindness. Rooted in Buddhist teachings and precepts were methods of building humility, compassion, and concentration in the healer that were designed to bring him/her to a deeper level of awareness: if the mind is wandering or if compassionate intent is absent, then the massage will be nothing more than a series of physical movements. The benefits are multiplied tenfold when the touch is infused with the will to heal.
Traditional Thai massage is typically done on a mat on the floor instead of a massage table, and the client remains completely clothed throughout the session. No oils are used. It incorporates a combination of acupressure, energy meridian work, and yoga-like stretching. The typical routine can be varied to suit a wide range of physical needs. A typical session lasts 1 to 2 hours.
No meals are included but there are plenty of good tavernas in the nearby village. Every room in the guesthouse has a little kitchen and the participants sometimes organize themselves to prepare a meal.
The following drinks are included:
Water
The security deposit is non-refundable if you cancel your reservation.
