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SomaVeda™  Fundamentals of Thai Yoga & Massage ™

(SomaVeda™ Level One: Approved CE hrs. PMA, FSBMT # 50-11633, NCBTMB) ( Suitable for Massage Therapists in Florida, or for National Renewals.)

A Two to two and a half day introduction to the SomaVeda™ Basic Thai approaches to health and healing.

If our 200 hour Certified Thai Yoga Practitioner program is too long or not suitable for you at this time, then this is your starting point in learning Thai Yoga or on the way to becoming a certified Thai Yoga Practitioner.

Next Available LEVEL ONE Certification:

1) January 6, 7 &8, 2012 (TYC, Plant City: SomaVeda Certified Teacher Lydia Smith will be facilitating)

2) January 27, 28, 29, 2012 (WendyFit Yoga, Tampa: SomaVeda Certified Teacher Lydia Smith will be facilitating) (Times: Saturday 12:00pm to 8:00pm & Sunday 12:00pm to 8:00pm)

2) February Fri. 17, 18 & 19, 2012 ( Orlando, Florida: Lydia Smith and Julie James facilitating.)(Friday Eve 7-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am -6pm) Location: Movement Arts Studio 1602 Philadelphia Ave. Orlando, FL 32803

3) March 2, 3 4, 2012 (TYC, Plant City: SomaVeda Certified Teacher Lydia Smith will be facilitating)

(Friday Eve, Saturday and Sunday)

 

Tuition: $350.00 (Early Register at least 30 days before start date for only $250.00!)

 

Pre-requisites: This class is open to any and all persons and students from any background or level of training. Thai Yoga and massage is founded on the ancient Indian principles of Ayurveda “The Science of Life”, it promotes health through balanced and conscious living. A basic introduction to SomaVeda™ Thai Yoga, this intensive is suitable for new students or practitioners seeking an alternative modality from a spiritual perspective. Thai Yoga and massage incorporates elements of mindfulness, gentle rocking, deep stretching and rhythmic compression to create a singular healing experience. Expect to gain tremendous insight into you daily practice.

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What do we teach in this course?

The course covers the basic concepts of hands on healing in a balanced session using SomaVeda™ Thai Yoga. This Yoga derived system allows the practitioner or teacher to gain a three dimensional perspective on facilitating and participating in another’s healing process.

·      During this course the student establishes contact with a genuine lineage and learns how to facilitate the healing energy of the ancient masters through the practice of Puja or healing affirmations.

·      After completing this course, students will: the student can perform a complete 19 Asana beginner Vinyasa or flow with a partner. The student will be able to perform a one hour SomaVeda™ Thai Yoga Massage.

·      Understand the basic elements of the theory of Thai & Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology.

·      Understand Basic Theory: Seven Chakras, Ten Sen or Prana Nadis, Wind Gates, Asanas or therapeutic postures, Meridian’s and Acupoints, Understand the concept of body work as a meditation, The Five Traditional Treatment Attitudes of the body, Know and understand indications and contraindications for specific postures, Major clinical applications for use in clinical or professional treatment environment.

·      Understand the benefits and contraindications as well as clinical medical applications of  SomaVeda™ Thai Yoga massage.

·      Understand and be able to perform the basic protocol and principles of SomaVeda BET/ Bio-tapping technique for balancing and clearing negative emotion.

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What is included for at no additional cost when I register for this course?

• Free SomaVeda™ Fundamentals of Thai Yoga and Thai Massage Training Manual.
• 16 to 20 Credit / CE Hours for either Florida Licensed or Nationally Certified Massage Therapists. (Check with specific location for exact hours)
• Free One Year Student Membership In ITTA (International Thai Therapists Association, Inc.), The oldest, original professional association of Thai Yoga and Thai Massage practitioner and schools. ITTA membership gives you instant access to the best training and educational materials available in the world today on Thai Yoga and Thai Massage and access by members is free! Our website ThaiMassage.Com is the worlds busiest Thai Yoga and Thai Massage website and your profile there will give you instant access to qualified referrals for your new business!

The SomaVeda™ level one Thai Yoga training class covers basic techniques and concepts from the three primary traditions of  Thai Yoga/ Thai Massage as well as the unique eclectic influence of SomaVeda™. The original Thai influences include the Wat Po style Royal method, the Northern Style and the Buddhai Sawan school.

After I complete this Fundamentals of Thai Yoga Training, are there additional classes I can take? Yes! The Level One is the introductory course in our 200 hour SomaVeda™ Certified Thai Yoga Practitioner Program. If your goal is to become a certified and or licensed health professional the CTP is the next step! For details on continuing or attending a 200 hour CTP, Click Here!

The SomaVeda™ Thai Yoga Fundamentals of Thai Yoga Vinyasa, flow or sequence is unique to the SomaVeda system and was originally developed and crafted as a practice tool exclusively by Aachan, Dr. Anthony James DPM, ND, MD(AM), SMOKH and is copyrighted to him with all included materials. All Thai Yoga Classes begin with daily Hatha Yoga and or Reishi Yoga and warm-ups. Upon completion student receive the Level One Thai Yoga Certification and can begin their progress towards Thai Yoga Practitioner recognition. This class is a PMA, NCBTMB approved thai yoga massage training. (18 CEHr. practice credit available.)

Please note: their are many ill trained and unscrupulous people claiming to teach this course. Ask if the instructor is a Certified SomaVeda™ Teacher with  Teacher Certification personally signed by Aachan, Dr.  James. If they cannot provide the documentation that all legitimate SomaVeda™ teachers are required to have they are not authorized to teach. We are not responsible for content, and or injuries one might receive in unauthorized classes.

Important Note! We consider this class to be a Sophisticated Beginner Class. Graduates at this level should under no circumstances consider themselves to be professionals or present their practice to the public as professionals. These classes are meant for educational purposes only and do not purport to make any medical recommendations. Medical recommendations and diagnosis for any disease condition is regulated by both Federal and State law and may only be practiced by a licensed physician or other licensed health care provider. However, this class when practiced in conjunction with all of the SomaVeda™ provides a very firm and substantial foundation from which to become a professional! This program is currently included as a module for our Certified Thai Yoga Practitioner (CTP), Certified Thai Teacher (TCP), Certified Holistic Health Provider Programs (HHPA).