SomaVeda® Table Thai Yoga
SomaVeda® Table Thai Yoga: Just because we are indigenous and traditional does not mean we are not innovative! SomaVeda® applications and procedures for the massage table, levels 1-5 a & b, 16 Hr per level. ) Featuring innovative work on the translation and adaptation of traditional SomaVeda® Thai Yoga position treatment methods (Yoga Therapy Asana and Flows) for Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Low platforms and for the ‘Modern Massage Table. This beautiful SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Table Massage was first demonstrated by Dr. Anthony James nationally in the US in 1991 at the AOBTA National conference in New Orleans. Unlike using the Thai Yoga Massage Mats or mat, commonly working on the floor, this work is appropriate for the work place, corporate and/ or industrial settings as well as conventional yoga therapy, Ayurveda treatment and Massage Therapy venues. Anywhere there is a preference clinically to use a “table” or “Raised Platform” is a suitable environment.
SomaVeda® Table Thai Yoga incorporates virtually every conceivable SomaVeda® Thai Yoga, Ayurveda, “Marma Chikitsa” and Yoga Therapy technique, Asana and Vinyasana. Learn how to do all the primary SomaVeda® Thai Yoga (Traditional Thai Yoga Massage) flows, using any typical massage or therapy table for advantage and leverage. SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Table reduces and or eliminates repetitive stress resulting from common massage practice.
This is very similar work to that practiced in virtually all of the 2000 plus Accredited Medical Hospitals with Orthopedic and or Traditional Thai Physical Therapy departments and or Veterans Hospitals in Thailand. We also incorporate methods given to us by Grand Master Anantasuk of the Anantasuk Thai Massage school famous for their programs at the Wiangklaikangwan Industrial college under patronage of the Thai King and Royal family. Dr. Anthony B. James is a recognized Ajahn in the Anantasuk school (Certificate available for review on request.)
Independent SomaVeda® Thai Table Professional Certificate courses:
1) SomaVeda® Fundamentals of Table Thai Yoga: Level One: An introductory class which follows the curriculum and methodology of the SomaVeda® Fundamentals of Thai Yoga: Level One (Mat) certification class with a more specific and intensive focus on using Tables and platforms to do traditional Thai Yoga and or Somaveda® specific and unique applications and clinical adaptations. Course CE’s typically 18 hrs. This course typically is taught over a two day or 2.5 day weekend.
This course is considered equivalent to the SomaVeda® Fundamentals of Thai Yoga: Level One (Mat) certification class. On completion of this course the student can perform a complete “Level One” flow and therapeutic protocol in a clinical setting on a Table or Platform. Additionally the student will be conversant in the principles and body mechanics which are specific to applying Traditional SomaVeda® techniques to the “Table” type application. The concept of the “Short General Session” is covered in details, covering the typical 19 therapeutic postures. A dedicated printed workbook with all illustrated postures is included for each student. Indications and contra-indications as well as safety of using the table in this fashion are covered in detail.
2) SomaVeda® Ayurvedic Table Thai Yoga: Level Two: A professional beginner class which follows the curriculum and methodology of the SomaVeda® Fundamentals of Thai Yoga: Level One Table certification class with a more specific and intensive focus on using Tables and platforms to do traditional Thai Yoga and or Somaveda® specific and unique applications and clinical adaptations. Course CE’s typically 48 hrs.
This “Level Two” Table Thai Yoga (Traditional Thai Physical Therapy: TTPT )table course typically spans six 8hr. days in length. This course is considered equivalent to the SomaVeda® Fundamentals of Thai Yoga: Level Two (Mat) certification class. On completion of this course the student can perform a complete SomaVeda® Therapeutic Day ( Seven individual and unique sessions) therapeutic protocol in a clinical setting on a Table or Platform. Additionally, the student will be conversant in the principles and body mechanics which are specific to applying Traditional SomaVeda® techniques to the “Table” type application. Indications and contra-indications as well as safety of using the table in this fashion are covered in detail.
SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Table techniques and applications are perfect for Massage and or Physical Therapist!
Even if your NOT a Massage professional, SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Table, under our program, can be practiced anywhere in the US legally!
This course, using the unique SomaVeda® philosophy brings the idea of using a conventional massage table for therapy to the next higher evolution. This means more work, more benefit to both the therapists and client with less effort and risk of debilitating injury. Learn how to affect the whole person in this most portable of treatment protocols.
Thai Yoga Massage Chair instruction is offered as a module for our Certified Thai Practitioner (CTP), Certified Thai Teacher (TCP), Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor/ Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant (ALC), Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist (AYT) as well as SCNM College of Natural Medicine ASA, BSSc., DSNM, PhD Ayurveda and or DSTIM degree programs.
(Total possible hours CEU’s at this time 100hrs.)
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