SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Practitioner Certificate Program (CTP1)Lowell MA
Venue: Bodhi Sanctuary
Class Schedule: Must attend all 4 training weekends to receive Certification!
FOUR Part Training!
April 10-12, April 24-26, May 1-3, May 29-31 2026
Friday: 9:00 pm – 6:00 pm (1 hour lunch break)
Saturday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (1 hour lunch break)
Sunday: 9:00am – 6:00pm (1 hour lunch break)
Location:
Bodhi Sanctuary
4 Hanks st, Lowell MA, 01852
Contact: Dr. Elizabeth Miller DSNM, TCP
978-996-7237
elizabeth@bodhisanctuary.com
www.bodhisanctuary.com
Description:
This class is open to all persons and students from any background or level of training.
No massage license or bodywork experience is required!
PLEASE NOTE: This is an intensive, hands-on training class. Students will be expected to stand, sit, kneel, squat, and support their body weight for up to two hours. Regular participation in a movement activity (I.e., yoga, fitness, martial arts, dance, sport) before registering is recommended.
Our SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Therapy Practitioner Certificate Program (CTP1) emphasizes indigenous, traditional, natural, or Native American Medicine, Christ-centered religious Therapeutics, and healing ceremonies. Additional emphasis is on integrating the Mind/ Body approach of Christ-Centered Energy Psychology/E.F.T. and our proprietary SomaVeda® B.E.T.- Marma/Acupoint “Tapping” systematic approach. This course includes two levels of professional Christ-centered energy Psychology/E.F.T. and One level of B.E.T. tapping integration for experienced clinicians.
(Accredited, State of Florida Compliant, A.A.P.N.A., N.C.B.T.M.B.) and A.C.N.M. College Degree programs in Indigenous, Traditional, Natural Medicine, Ayurveda, Ayurveda Life Style Consultant, Ayurveda Health Counselor Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, and SomaVeda® Thai yoga Therapy practitioner.
Practice legally and safely with our program! Religious Therapeutics (Laying on Hands for Healing and Blessing) is not Massage. No Massage or Massage Therapy License is Required under N.A.I.C.! We teach Legal Guidelines and Legal Marketing Practices in every class!
This is the original Thai Yoga and Indigenous Medicine certification first brought to the U.S. in 1983 and offered as an N.A.I.C. Seminary and designed and supervised by Ordained Minister, Dr. Anthony B. James, an Ajahn, Master Teacher of Thai Yoga, Doctor of Ayurveda, Doctor of Sacred Natural Medicine, Doctor of Pastoral Medicine and Naturopathy, and Native American Indigenous Church Medicine Person. Anthony B. James authored the first English book published in the United States on Traditional Thai Massage/ Thai Yoga in 1983! (See our Award-winning SomaVeda® Textbook “Ayurveda of Thailand, Indigenous Traditional Thai Medicine and Yoga Therapy.” Meta Journal Press)
Who is eligible to apply for the C.T.P., and are there prerequisites?
Advanced Thai Yoga Certified Practitioner Program: C.T.P. (164-hour residential intensive). This Thirteen day: 100 hrs. In-class, 64 hours online, will cover all four Basic Professional Thai Yoga Certification Program levels.
164 Contact Hour Requirements –
Course Work Included:
Level I: Fundamentals of SomaVeda® Thai Yoga – 20 hours (A complete basic healing vinyasa incorporating all five body attitudes)
Level 2:Ayurvedic, Southern Style SomaVeda® Thai Yoga – 70 hours (The SomaVeda® Therapeutic Day Protocol: Seven unique daily sessions including all five body attitudes: Supine, Side, Prone, Abdomen, and Seated applications)
SomaVeda® Bio-Tap®/ EFT Professional Skills 1 & 2, Christ-Centered Energy Psychology
Level 3: Is currently not included: Soon to be available as part of our Online course offerings. Sign up for the newsletter for updates: Nuad Boran: Northern Style SomaVeda® Thai Yoga – 56 hours (The Complete Northern Style Catalog of over 300 positions)
Level 4: Advanced Training: Ayurveda of Thailand: SomaVeda® Ayurveda Theory (Indigenous Traditional Thai Medicine, Ayurveda Theory, Cosmology, Sen Lines, Assessments, Indications, Contra-indications, Chakra Theory and Korosot Astrology: (Distance Learning- Home Study Prerequisite: Included in the Online prerequisite hrs.)
Level 5: Clinical Applications and Development: Specific programs for Clients based on Ayurvedic Assessments and Guidelines. Thirty-nine hours of Core Contact Hours. A.C.N.M.: SomaVeda® Level Five also includes the SomaVeda® Legal Guidelines and Practices for Ministers and Healing Professionals Coursework.
Intro to Native American Indigenous Church Traditions and Ceremony
Level Six: Secondary Course work: included runs concurrent to Levels #1 through #5 and required for graduation:
Adjunct Therapies: We introduce in this program many of the SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies® Adjunct modalities: Table Thai Yoga, Thai Chair Yoga, Bolster Magic™, SomaVeda® Tool Assisted Energy Line Release (T.A.E.L.R.), SomaVeda® Bio-Tapp™ Emotional Liberation Technique and so much more!
SomaVeda® Thai Yoga techniques and applications are perfect for Physical Therapists, Massage therapists, Yoga Instructors, or any holistic-minded healer, Doctor, or Therapist looking to expand their clinical offerings!
Even if you’re NOT a Massage professional, SomaVeda® Thai Yoga, under our N.A.I.C. Legal Shield program, practitioners can legally practice anywhere in the US!
Who is the teacher?
Elizabeth Miller is a SomaVeda® Certified Thai Yoga Practitioner (2021), Certified SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Teacher (2023), Certified Ayurveda Life Style Consultant and Ayurveda Health Counselor. She graduated with her Doctorate of Sacred Natural Medicine degree in 2025 with the American College of Natural Medicine and is a Licensed Commissioned Holistic Therapist. She is an ordained minister and her religious ministry, Bodhi Sanctuary, is a branch of the Native American Indigenous Church.
Investment?
Investment: $2,995
Early Bird Price: $2,595 (ends March 21, 2026) + Books
+Books & Online Course work = $289.00 (Paid Separately to NAIC)
Requires Uniforms for all attendees: Paid Separately, Information to be provided with registration.
Inquire about payment plans
email: Elizabeth@bodhisanctuary.com to register
Get your SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Basic Practitioner Certificate in the SomaVeda® Certified Thai Yoga Practitioner Program 164 Hour Practitioner Training with Kruu Elizabeth Miller today!
164-Hour Program Completion Benefits Include:
• Receiving your N.A.I.C./ A.C.N.M: Thai Yoga Center Certificate of Completion of the entire program for your credentials
• Eligibility for N.A.I.C. Authorized Blessed Full Member Medicine Card to practice SomaVeda® and Thai Yoga Therapy as an Authorized Minister/ Counselor/N.A.I.C. Practitioner at the 164-hour level. (Valid in all 50 states and U.S. Territories!)
• Receive discounts (when applicable) on further intermediate and advanced SomaVeda® Indigenous Thai Yoga or College Degree programs at the Thai Yoga Center through the American College of Natural Medicine.
• Approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (N.C.B.T.M.B.) as a continuing education Approved Provider. (Specific Courses Only: Level #1 & Level #2)
• C.E.’s for each course through Florida State for Licensed Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers
• Prerequisite Eligibility for intermediate and advanced programs such as Ayurveda Lifestyle Counselor (A.L.C.), Ayurvedic Health Counselor (A.H.C.), Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, and SomaVeda® Teacher Certificate Programs, as well as A.C.N.M. Seminary/ College Degree Programs: A.S.A., BSSc., BASSc.M, BASSc. Y.T., D.S.N.M., Ph.D. Ayurveda Medicine., “Barefoot Doctor’s” Doctor of Arts in Traditional and Indigenous Medicine (D.S.T.I.M.)
The SomaVeda® CTP1 program is a prerequisite for our SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Teacher Certification Program (TCP), 535 Hr. Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant(ALC-AAPNA), 650hr. Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC-AAPNA) and our 1008 Ayurvedic Yoga Therapists Certificate(AYT-AAPNA) Programs. Additionally, the CTP1 course series credits hours towards the A.C.N.M. College Degree and Diploma Programs: 2,595hr Practitioner of Natural Medicine Ayurveda, Associate of Sacred Arts in Traditional Natural Medicine (A.S.A.), Bachelor of Sacred Science (BSSc.) in Natural Medicine, Bachelor of Applied Sacred Science in Yoga Therapy, Bachelor of Applied Sacred Science in Massage Therapy as well as our comprehensive /Traditional Naturopath/ Doctor of Sacred Natural Medicine Degree (DSNM/ ND(T)) Program and Ph.D. Ayurveda Medicine Doctoral Degree. BAREBONE’S Doctorate! Doctor of Sacred Arts in Traditional and Indigenous Medicine (D.S.T.I.M.).
IMPORTANT! Not Included: CTP1 Materials fee is $289.00 for all workbooks, text, posters, and online required. Food and Meals are not included. Uniforms are not included.
Please make an Inquiry Today. Let’s discuss your needs as a prospective student. CLICK HERE!
STUDY AT HOME! You can still learn Thai Yoga! Can’t make it to our LIVE certification programs?
New! “Stay At Home” Option!Online SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Professional Practitioner Certification Program. If you can not make it to our LIVE certification on the program due to quarantine and “Stay at Home,” Travel restrictions, or similar and need this program… No Worries! Train entirely in the comfort of your own home! CLICK HERE for details!
Contact: Elizabeth@bodhisanctuary.com or call (978) 996-7237 with any questions. Click here to register.
No previous experience is necessary!
SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies® Federal Trademark Notice: Reg. No. 7,513,621. The SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Practitioner Certification system, and all materials is a Registered Trademark of Anthony B. James and may only be used with permission by the Trademark holder.