December 9 – 10, 2017 (Saturday – Sunday)
Yogalayam
1717 Alcatraz Ave.
Berkeley, CA
We invite you to take this special opportunity to immerse
in the art of giving and receiving Thai Massage with seasoned bodywork
practitioners and yoga teachers Alok Rocheleau and Anjuli Mahendra. Together
they bring over 20 years of experience as therapists and teachers.
Thai Massage is a traditional healing art form that
continues to thrive and evolve in Thailand and around the world. Rooted in the
principles of Thai Medicine and Buddhist spirituality, the practice is framed
by respect for all beings, balanced action, and loving-kindness.
Through joint mobilization, mindful passive stretching,
acupressure, and emphasis on the breath, Thai Massage is an unparalleled
therapeutic technique. With proper body mechanics, the practice truly becomes
an effortless dance between giver and receiver. As yogis themselves, your
teachers will be emphasizing the most fluid and easeful ways to offer
compressions and stretching in this course allowing the giver to stay present
with the receiver’s experience.
This training is open to everyone. It is a great skillset
for yoga teachers, massage therapists or for anyone interested in well-being
and bodywork. The work is done in comfortable clothing on a mat. The goal of
all good bodywork is to deepen our sensitivity and intuition, prioritizing the
client’s journey while taking care of our body as well. You will get the
opportunity to practice both roles throughout the weekend. No prior yoga or
massage experience is necessary. Come with a friend or solo - no partner
needed.
In this course, you will learn:
+ To structure and give a full-body Thai Massage
+ Basic principles of Chinese Meridians and Acupressure
points
+ How to use your full body and weight for effective and
deep massage
+ Biomechanics to give a massage with the least effort
+ How to cultivate energy and develop sensitivity
+ Basic tools to work with special conditions and
injuries
+ Thai Yoga movements to adjust, balance and correct yoga
asanas
+ An introduction to mindfulness and breathing
Schedule:
Sat+Sun: 11am-6pm with an hour break.
Facilitators:
Anjuli and Alok have been developing their work together
since 2010 to bring deliciously deep and surprising effortless somatic
practices to open the body, heart, and psyche. Founders of Contactyoga.org as
well as Shakticura Healing Lounge, they weave together rejuvenating practices
from Zenthai, Partner yoga, Contact improvisation, Acro-yoga, and their
extensive healing arts practices. Known for their friendly, approachable
demeanor, they bring you their wisdom as seasoned yoga teachers and massage
therapists with over twenty years of experience.
Cost: $225 - $275
