with Shai Plonski and Megan Shane
of Still Light Centre in Toronto
November 6 – 10, 2013
This level 1 course teaches a full-body, 90-minute Thai massage flow, in addition to introducing all basic technique required for more advanced study.
Prerequisites: None.
Thai 1 focuses on:
- The four foundations of Thai massage (meditation, body mechanics, rhythmic movement, and massage techniques using the hands, forearms, elbows, and feet);
- Effortless transitions between postures and an introduction to contraindications and safety;
- Essential client and therapist care techniques for before, during, and after the massage.
- Techniques to work the shoulders, neck, head, back, arms, hands, legs, abdomen, and feet.
*see schedule below for daily course times
Cost:
$600 for Thai Yoga Massage 1 (5 day course)
$100 for 1-day introduction
SHAI PLONSKI
Shai first discovered Thai Massage in 1999 while traveling in Thailand. Upon returning to his native Quebec, Shai was delighted to find that Kam Thye Chow, one of the original North American teachers, lived less than two blocks from his home in Montreal. From that point on, Shai worked hand-in-hand with Kam Thye, learning the practice, teaching, acting as manager of Lotus Palm, and eventually developing curriculum and helping to write many of the books currently in use, including the Teacher Training program and advanced training courses.Over the past twelve years Shai has taught at some of the largest yoga centers in the world including the Kripalu Center and Omega Institute. He brings a passionate and patient approach to his teaching, confident that anyone can excel at giving Thai Yoga Massage. He is co-founder of the Still Light Centre based in Toronto Ontario.