Yoga Asanas, Restorative Yoga & Thai Massage: Skilled & therapeutic adjustments
12-hr Foundations
No Prerequisites

Compassionate touch enhances the sense of well-being and connectedness that yoga offers. It allows both students and yoga teachers to take their practice and benefits to the next level. By fusing yoga asana with Thai yoga massage we deepen relaxation, restoration, rejuvenation, alignment and our connection to all. This class will equip you with knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, compassionate touch in your vinyasa and restorative classes. With our practical approach to learning, you will get first-hand experience of the incredible benefits that Thai yoga massage brings to restorative yoga.

In this 12 hour course you will learn how to incorporate Thai Massage into both vinyasa and restorative yoga classes, focusing on:

• A range of postures that can be adapted to restorative yoga classes
• A range of massage techniques & adjustments that can be incorporated into yoga classes and how to effectively give Thai Yoga Massage while relaxing into those postures
• The 4 basics of Thai Yoga Massage
• Teacher and student safety and contraindications

Designed with teachers in mind and open to all who want to experience the magical union of yoga and massage.

Led by Senior Instructor Shai Plonski of Still Light Centre

Over the past thirteen years Shai has taught Thai Massage at some of the largest yoga centers in the world including the Kripalu Center and Omega Institute. He has authored or co-authored 14 manuals and books on the practice of Thai Massage, trained over 2500 practitioners and 100 teachers in this healing art. As the founder of the Still Light Centre he brings a passionate and calm approach to his teaching that can bring out the Thai master in anyone. He believes that compassionate touch is our birthright. Learn more at www.stilllightcentre.com.