Thai Yoga Center Curriculum

SomaVeda™ Nuat Boran Northern Style Thai Yoga and Thai Massage: Level Three: (Similar to Nuad Boran Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 as taught at Old Medicine School, ITM of Chiangmai etc.) Approved CEU NCBTMB, FSBMT, MSBMT

Continuing the work begun in SomaVeda™ Level One and Two. There is no- prerequisite for attendance and certification in this class, however, Level Two "SomaVeda™ Ayurvedic Thai Massage" is highly recommended. Explore in detail the Chinese and Hill tribe influence on hands on healing, by learning the eight basic flows of the SomaVeda™ Northern method. These flow although similar to those of of the ITM and Old medicine Hospital Traditions are taught in a manner and context with suppliental information unique to the SomaVeda™ program. Normally taught in Thailand in ten days we have cultivated the "Express" version for western students and present the same and more information in only seven days! This course is an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy training and certification program. It is required for Thai Yoga Therapy Practitioner, Thai Yoga Therapy Teacher certification.

Understanding of the Energetic Anatomy and Physiology, Ten principle Sen or Nadis and Chakras is deepened. Basic western anatomy and physiology as it applies to the SomaVeda™ Nuad Boran (Chiang Mai thai massage school style) is introduced at this time. The role of the breath in partnership within the therapeutic encounter is discussed and practiced more intently. The course is predominately hands on, with a thorough introduction to the underlying philosophy and theory of energy. This course focuses of the use of Puja or intentional affirmations and Mantra in the healing process. This course originates from the Shivago lineage and we will learn and practice the Om Namo Mantra every day. This class is "hands on" and quite intensive. It is designed to take your SomaVeda™  Thai Yoga and Massage experience to a higher level. When this course is facilitated by Aachan James, advanced practitioner's will also benefit from the intensive tutoring and corrective guidance of a Master Instructor. Additional Oriental and Western Anatomy and Physiology in introduced.

The Northern style is the most Yang variation of the traditional SomaVeda™ Thai Yoga healing methods. In this course we will catalog more than two times the number of individual techniques as found in SomaVeda™ Level Two, that’s over 100 different Asana or Therapeutic postures. The course includes SomaVeda™ Thai reflexology treatment for the Hands and Feet as well as the basics of the SomaVeda™ Thai Yoga Table Massage techniques. Learn the Feet and leg lines, Supine position, Side Lying Position, Prone Position, Leg Stretching and Abdominal as well as the famous SomaVeda™ seated position treatment methods and flow. During this seven day intensive there is additional practice of the meditative and spiritual aspects of training ie: Vipassana ( Insight Meditation) and Puja. This course completes the students basic compliment of working tools. Over 100 distinctive Asana or therapeutic postures are covered in detail. All Thai Yoga Classes begin with daily SomaVeda™ Hatha Yoga and or SomaVeda™ Reishi Yoga. (Northern Method, Minimum 64 Hr. CEU's available.) NCBTMB approved thai yoga massage training.

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! Level Five A & B is currently available as a module for our intermediate and Advanced Certified Thai Practitioner Programs (CTP 2 and CTP 3), Certified Thai Practitioner (CTP), Certified Thai Teacher (TCP), Certified Holistic Health Provider Programs (HHP).

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© Anthony B. James ND, MDAM, The Thai Yoga Center, Plant City FL. December 29, 2011