NAIC Guided Tours Nuad Tok Sen and Sacred Sites 2023

Thailand December 2023

Join our next Thailand N.A.I.C. Guided Tours Nuad Tok Sen and Sacred Sites: December 2023. Dates: December 7th. To December 19th. 2023

Now Accepting Registrations! (Full Regular price: $4,264.00 Land Only) (Not including Airfare!) Please Note! There are substantial scholarships and discounts available for early registration! Courtesy payment plans are available with a minimum deposit donation! Contact the office directly by email for a prospectus and quote!

NAIC Guided Tours Songkran Festival April 2020

39th. Annual Winter Sacred Sites & Healing Arts, Retreat, and Training Program!

Special Program! Visit Exotic THAILAND in December 2023!

Receive N.A.I.C./ SomaVeda® Thai Yoga, N.C.B.T.M.B., and recognized C.E. hours and hands-on training in Classical Indigenous Thai Yoga, Ayurveda, and Yoga Therapy (Traditional Thai Massage) Certificate in one inclusive training! https://youtu.be/o1AaIG8vBqE https://youtu.be/9MDNjxHAYoc Your experience includes impressive and unique temples, instruction from excellent teachers and Masters, street fairs and markets, food as you’ve never had, Buddhist monks & nuns, music, and nightlife after class. Tours of the beautiful Thai upcountry, hill tribe people and classical dancing, road trips across the country, Uthai Thani, Bangkok, Chonburi, and Thai city life, Riverboats and the Summer Palace, the famous Bangkok shrines and temples with a side trip to the largest outdoor market in Thailand- Chatuchak, Yoga, meditation, energy healing, classes, and fun with like-minded souls.

Too many beautiful Temples to count!

Shopping at Popular Night Markets!

Unlimited opportunities to receive Traditional Thai Massage!

See the country up close and personal in a relaxed style with private Van and Training for professionals who intend to practice in the U.S.! Guides!

Training is for professionals who intend to practice in the U.S.! 5 Full Days of U.T.T.S. Certified Traditional Medicine- Thai Monastic School with Certification on completion! 100 Ce Hours! Not a “Tourist” program and so much more!

Please Note! All two and 3-star accommodations! There are substantial scholarships and discounts available for early registration! Courtesy payment plans are available with a minimum deposit donation! Contact the office directly by email for a prospectus and quote!

This is our 39th annual Winter Thailand excursion; let us show you the hidden, the amazing, the unseen, the miraculous, the special, the sacred, and the fun of traveling and training in Thailand this December 2023! Our experienced guides and facilitators are simply the best available, and our dedication has been proven over time. We know how to get around and get the most for your investment.

The Blue Temple

See SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Sacred Sites and Healing Arts Photo Gallery from a previous Year! Click Here!

N.A.I.C.S. Inc., Ajahn and Diplomat, Professor Dr. Anthony B. James, D.N.M.(P), N.D., M.D. (A.M.), D.P.H.C. (h.c.), R.A.A.P., S.M.O.K.H., and our local Thai providers and Master teachers provide Indigenous Traditional Thai Art & Religious Therapeutics Practicum In Thailand, December 2023. This program will give in-country Thailand over two weeks (13 days, including travel days). You’ll get the exciting opportunity to visit Bangkok, Uthai Thai, Chonburi, and Ayutthaya, Thailand areas.

We will base our program on a Cultural Immersion / Eco-Tour approach. This year we are focusing on Indigenous Thai Traditional Medicine (T.T.M.) Sukhotai Style “Tok Sen” and “Reusi Dottan.” We spend a significant portion of our program (Five whole days!) working with indigenous Buddhist Medical teachers and professional Thai staff (U.T.T.S. Ministry Authorized, in actually experiencing and learning traditional Thai Yoga and Ayurveda healing arts and culture.

We have the experience and commitment to having your experience in the kingdom of Thailand be the very best.

Full Regular Tuition: $4,264.00 (Includes Land, Loacal Training and Certification, US Approved Certification, Local Transportation, Guides, Drivers as required, Admissions, Special Events, and more!)

With the Early Registration Discount, This unique program, Land Only, NON-AIR, is available for $3,385.00! (Save $879.00)

For more extensive details and specific descriptions of what is included and what’s not, click here: Thailand Program Guided Tours Details Page.

For N.A.I.C. Trip Cancellation and Refund Policy,y Click Here!

Grand Master Phaa Khruu Samaii Mesamarn, Buddhai Sawan Sword Fighting Institute and Dr. Anthony B. James

Grand Master, Phaa Khruu Samaii Mesamarn, Buddhai Sawan Sword Fighting Institute

Grand Master Phaa Khruu Samaii Mesamarn, Buddhai Sawan Kabri Kabrong Sword Fighting Institute and Dr. Anthony B. James

Wai Khruu and Respect to our Grandmaster of Buddhai Sawan Tradition

History of Buddhai Sawan Tradition in America

In 1986 Dr. Anthony B. James received the prestigious “Ajahn Khruu” Award, Blessing, and Certification from the Grand Master of the Buddhai Sawan Sword Fighting Institute of Kabri Kabrong. Thai Traditional “Krabi Kabrong” , Nongkam, Thailand. Kabri-Kabrong is the Traditional Martial Arts system of Thailand and one of the great martial arts traditions of the world.

In addition to the Buddhai Sawan Kabri Kabrong Sword Fighting and Muay Boran systems (Fan Dap & Lerd Rit), Grand Master Phaa Khruu Samaii introduced Dr. James to the spiritual, meditative (Vipassana) and Traditional Thai Ayurveda and Nuad Phaen Boran Thai adjunct to the Buddhai Sawan fighting tradition.

 

December 7, 1957, GM Phaa Kru Samaii Mesamarn was awarded the official flag of the Phutthaisawan Cultural Center and Krabi Krabong School. From His Majesty King Rama 9 to organize a fencing show at Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium in collaboration with the Sri Trirat Sword School and Ban Chang Lo Sword School. (Photo courtesy of Jira Mesamarn: Buddhai Sawan Thailand)

GM Phaa Kru Samaii receives honor flag from HHM King Bhummiporn recognizing Buddhai Sawan Cultural Institute

Phaa Khruu Samaii introduced Dr. James to Phaa Khruu Uppakort of Ayurved Vidyalai and Aacharn Moh Boonsorn Kitnyam of the Traditional College of Medicine. Buddhai Sawan Teachers, Masters, and Grandmasters have always practiced traditional medicine to address the many injuries that typically occur during intensive training. The conventional medicine practices of the Buddhai Sawan tradition are based on the Ayurveda of Thailand (See History of Ayurveda of Thailand) (Thai Traditional Medicine and Thai Traditional Physical Therapy).

Buddhai Sawan Institute Official Logo

Dr. James lived at the school and trained as a traditional Apprentice at Buddhai Sawan under 36th-generation Grand Master Phaa Khru Samaii Mesamarn.

Dr. Anthony B. James, Khruu Buddhai Sawan Institute 1984Buddhai Sawan Khruu ANthony B. James demonstrates the block and cut technique.

Anthony James receives teacher/ Khruu documents from Phaa Khruu Samaii Mesamarn. Buddhai Sawan. Dr. J is the second “Non-thai” ever to receive Buddhai Sawan teaching credentials. 1986

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here for more history, philosophy, and the Thai Martial Arts Techniques of Krabi Krabong, Muay Boran, and Muay Chiaya of the Buddhai Sawan Cultural and Sword Fighting Institute. Krabi Krabong, The Tiger Sword of Thailand

 

Click Here for Buddhai Sawan & Kabri Kabrong Photo Gallery!

Buddhai Sawan Teacher (Khruu) Certification issued to Dr. Anthony B. James April 1984 by Phaa Khruu Samaii Mesamarn, Nogkam, Thailand

Phaa Khruu Samaii Bless the Students in the Annual Buddhai Sawan Masters Blessing ceremony

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. James is also recognized as a Gold Sash Ajahn (Aacharn) and Khruu of Buddhai Sawan Lineage of Krabi Kabrong in the US.

USMTA Weapons of Thailand Kabri Kabrong Verification of Grades

USMTA Recognitions for Buddhai Sawan Ajahn/ Aachans

 

Click Here for additional Martial Arts bibliography and teaching recognitions for Dr. Anthony B. James.

 

2019 April Sacred Sites and Healing Arts Thailand Tour

NAIC 2019 April Sacred Sites and Healing Arts Thailand Tour

SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Students Share Songkran Festival In Thailand

April Thailand, NAIC Sacred Sites and Healing Arts, The White Temple

CLICK HERE for April 2019 Songkran Water Festival!

April 2019, a small group of SomaVeda® Thai Yoga students travel to Thailand with Aachan, Professor Dr. Anthony B. James for 19 days of travel and training in Traditional Thai Medicine specialties such as Nuad Boran, Jap Sen Nuad, “Tok Sen“, Reussi Dottan– Thai Reishi Yoga, SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Theory and Philosophy and Traditional Thai Reflexology. Students traveled from North as Laos and Burma, to Chiangrai, Chiangmai, Phitsanolk, Sukhotai, Sri Satchanali, Ayudthaya, Thonburi & Bangkok.

Dr. Anthony B. James, Lanna School of Thai Traditional Medicine

This program was so special with “Tok Sen” and “Reussi Dottan” (Thai Reishi Yoga) training at the Lanna School of Traditional Thai Medicine and The SriPai Foundation!

The Native American Indigenous Church (NAIC) participates in and offers NAIC Member students, practitioners and Teachers to learn indigenous traditional medicine and Thai Ayurveda in traditional settings with traditional elders and teachers in Thailand.

The Thailand externship training qualifies for NCBTMB CE Hours and credits towards more advanced SomaVeda® programs at the Thai Yoga Center in Brooksville, FL. For more information visit www.ThaiYogaCenter.Com

CLICK HERE for Photo’s April 2019 Songkran Water Festival!

 

 

Thai Massage Training

Foundations, Advanced & Therapeutic Thai Massage Training

Detailed and comprehensive Traditional Thai Massage training apprenticeships in Foundations, Advanced, and Therapeutic Thai Massage bring the student the most authentic and traditional style of training. Thai Massage training is intensive and teach students to think for themselves and practice Traditional Thai Ayurveda-based treatment protocols at the therapeutic level rather than learning fluffy, stretching-focused, repetitive entry-level technique.

Unlike massage or massage therapy programs, students learn a comprehensive and traditional system of indigenous conventional medicine from day one and can study one-to-one with the instructor. Learning as in a traditional Thai-style apprenticeship through watching, practicing, and immersion-style format is the most focused and intensive way of learning. Our SomaVeda® Thai Yoga programs are famous worldwide, and our program is the oldest original Traditional Thai Medical Massage program in the US, full-time since 1984! Our Florida State DOE Authorized College of Natural Medicine, Ayurveda, and the Thai Yoga Center is located in beautiful Brooksville, Florida.

Other programs claim to be traditional and stress a traditional Thai-style approach. However, the student should ask, “upon what traditional apprenticeship and authentic traditional school method is their approach based?” See verifiable references here! Our chief instructor Ajahn, Dr. Anthony B. James, is recognized as a master teacher and professor of Thai Traditional Medicine by The UTTS, Ministry of Thai Traditional Medicine, and is a Certified Aachan and professor in the Anantasuk School of Thai Traditional Medicine and the Wat Po Association of Thai Traditional Medical Schools.

If any instructor claiming to operate a “traditional ” apprenticeship program approaches you and can not provide similar or equal documentation… Run Away!

Our apprentice program offers over 4000 hrs. of college-level education & courses, certifications, and degrees. No other Traditional Thai Massage program provides so much. New apprentice students begin with the 164 hr. 13-day intensive training… When we say intensive training, we mean it! Typical course days run from 8:30 am to 10:00 pm.

Click here for a complete description of the pre-requisite course for new apprentices and students!

SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS FOR NEW STUDENTS. More than intensive, personal, hands-on professional training and education. As an NAIC (Native American Indigenous Church) operated seminary, we are not doing this for the money! NAIC Inc. is a Florida State Chartered, IRS Compliant 508 (c)1(A) FBO- Faith-based, religious/ Church and Federally registered Tribal Organization. This means not only are donations to NAIC Tax Deductable, but that NAIC offers the MOST Generous Tuition Grant and scholarship program in the industry. See for yourself how we can generously offer five different Tier Level Grants.

Unlike other so-called traditional schools, we represent living traditions of Ayurveda and Thai Traditional Medicine with verifiable permission and authorization. Our Aachan is recognized as an Aachan or Professor of Thai medicine and has the verifiable recognition to prove it! Ajahn, Dr. Anthony B. James Bio.

No one better here in the US or Thailand to teach you this traditional healing work than a Thai-recognized master teacher with 39 years of full-time teaching experience teaching Thai Medicine and traditional healing arts.

​There is more than technique involved in running a healing practice and making a living as a Traditional Thai Massage practitioner! Since our school is a complete and comprehensive natural medicine and college of Ayurveda, we can teach you everything you need to start, maintain and prosper in your Traditional Thai Massage-based healing practice.

Please note some of the adjunct coursework apprentices receive training in…

More than 27 distinctive adjunct and clinical practices are offered to every apprentice and included at NO Additional Fee!

The complete apprentice-style program will take an average student two to four years to complete (with an SCNM College Doctor of Ayurveda PhD. degree); however, the initial commitment is only 17 days! The student must practice and do the required homework between modules to assimilate and absorb all the instruction. Ajahn, Dr. Anthony James, and senior staff teachers ensure you stay on track.

Legal Guidelines!

What’s the point of being an apprentice in a traditional Thai Massage program if you are not legally practicing everything you have learned? We assure you that when you complete our program and follow our legal guidelines taught in class, you’re perfectly legal to practice in all 50 states and 100 countries outside the US! Most, if not all, programs of a study calling themselves “Thai,” regardless of how good their technique is, can not give you a legal basis to practice! We are a Federally Registered Native American Indigenous Tribal Organization, and our right to practice our religious therapeutics is established and protected under two different federal codes. Some schools try to misdirect students into enrolling in Massage Therapy programs and applying for a massage license to practice… Falsely implying that you’re legal to practice Traditional Thai Massage with a “Massage License”… This is also patently false, misleading, and unethical. These schools will not be able to offer you any assistance should a massage board or state medical board come after you! We can provide all our apprentices with a legal basis for practice upon request.

Could you not take our word for it?

Listen to first-hand Testimony from our SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda Apprentice Students!

New Apprentice Start Dates: January, March, May, July, November, and June in Thailand!

Learn Traditional Thai Massage in Thailand! Join us for an authentic, genuine training and sacred tour in Thailand this June 2023!

June 2023 Thailand Study and Tour

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Native American Indigenous Church

Native American Indigenous Church College of Natural Medicine (NAIC) operates in compliance, as a degree-granting institution through exemption, by the Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities under Section 1005.06 (1) (f), FLA Statutes. The state, like other states, does not require accreditation or theological accreditation for our religious education-based programs. NAIC is an Integrated Auxiliary of the Priory of Saving Grace. NAIC is an IRS 508(c)(1)(a) compliant FBO (Faith Based Org) Tribal Organization.

Learn Thai Yoga Ayurveda Yoga Therapy Thailand December 2018

December 15th. 2018 to January 2nd. 2019

Learn Thai Yoga Ayurveda- Yoga Therapy in Thailand December 2018: Sacred Sites and Healing Arts Thailand Training and eco-cultural tour. A 19 day journey to amazing Thailand to experience Ayurveda and Thai Yoga Therapy and the origins of the SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Therapeutic Day Program™. We will travel to various beautiful locations significant to the practices of the indigenous Thai healing arts and Traditional Medicine. Thailand culture, traditional medicine, people, food and scenic land will warmly greet you. Join Dr. Anthony B. James, Aachan and Professor of Indigenous Medicine for this 35th. Annual winter externship training and tour of Thailand.

Includes all Hotels (2/3 Star), Ground/ Transportation, Guides, Course work and personal guidance and teaching with Dr. James and our Thai Staff. This is no ordinary “tourist” trip!

Find additional details with full description at ThailandStudyTours.Com

After leading groups in Thailand for over 35 years we know how to dig deep in the traditions and culture to give our small group the most personal and memorable experience. Practitioners, bring genuine authenticity to your existing Thai based practice. SomaVeda® and Thai Yoga teachers absolutely must go at least once! Don’t wing it… go with those who are already connected to the genuine traditions.

Expect to be deeply engaged with local and professional Thai Teachers, experts in the indigenous traditional natural medicine of Thailand. Trip will provide graduates with 100hr Completion Certificate. NCBTMB Category A Approved.

Cost: $1,995.00 (Not including airfare to start city of Chiangmai)

Only $500.00 secures your spot!

Find additional details with full description at ThailandStudyTours.Com

 

 

 

April Thailand Sacred Sites Healing Arts Program

April Thailand Sacred Sites Healing Arts Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April Thailand Sacred Sites Healing Arts Program!

Special Program! Visit Exotic THAILAND April 2018!

What is Thai Yoga

April 10th. to April 28th. 2018

This is 19 day excursion. (Receive NAIC/ SomaVeda®, NCBTMB and recognized CE hours and hands on training in Classical Indigenous Thai Yoga, Thai Massage Certificate in one inclusive training!).

Included for your experience amazing temples, instruction from awesome teachers and Masters, street fairs and markets, food like you’ve never had, Buddhist monks & nuns, music and night life after class. Tours in the beautiful Thai upcountry, hill tribe people and classical dancing, road trips across country, Golden Triangle, Chiangrai, Bangkok and Thai city life, River boats and the Summer palace, the famous Bangkok shrines and temples with a side trip to the largest outdoor market in Thailand- Chatuchak, Koh Samuii Island paradise and the quaint town of Lamaii, Yoga, meditation, energy healing, classes and fun with like minded souls.

 

Have a look at actual photo’s from actual past programs! Click Here!

Video’s from past trips!

This is our 38th. annual Thailand excursion. We know how to get around and get the most for your investment. Our experienced guides and facilitators are simply the best available and our dedication is proven over time. Let us show you the hidden, the amazing, the unseen the miraculous, the special, the sacred and the fun of traveling and training in Thailand this next April 2018!

NAICS Inc., Aachan and Diplomat, Aachan, Professor Dr. Anthony B. James, DNM(P), ND, MD(AM), DPHC(h.c.), Ph.D., RAAC, SMOKH and our local Thai providers and Master teachers provide Indigenous Traditional Thai Art & Religious Therapeutics Practicum In Thailand, April 2018. This program will provide you with over two weeks (19 days including travel days) in Thailand. You’ll get the exciting opportunity to visit Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pang Lang, Chiang Rai, Mae Sai and Koh Samuii Island, Thailand areas.

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As usual, we will be basing our program on a Cultural Immersion / Eco-Tour type of approach. We spend a significant portion of our program time working with indigenous teachers and professional Thai staff (UTTS Ministry Authorized), in actually experiencing and learning traditional Thai Yoga and Ayurveda healing arts and culture. This year we are focusing on Indigenous Thai Traditional Medicine (TTM) and Herbology.

We have the experience and commitment to having your experience in the kingdom of Thailand to be the very best.

This amazing program, NON- AIR, is available for $1,995.00!

Reserve Today with as low as a $500.00 Deposit!

For more details and Registration Click Here!

 

Photos from Thailand

Photos from thailand

Photos From Thailand!

 

 

 

It is a wonderful thing to add the dimension of authenticity to your Indigenous, Traditional Thai Yoga Ayurveda practice by spending time in Thailand. We offer several opportunities a year for SomaVeda® Indigenous Thai Yoga students, Certified Practitioners and Teachers to travel and train directly with Aachan, Anthony B. James in Thailand. For information on training in Thailand: Click Here!