Learn the foundations of Thai bodywork with Peter Bird & Melanie Eldridge in our 1 day continuing education class. This introduction will teach you the fundamental techniques of Thai massage along with some history, cultural aspects and self care. This class is open to professional massage therapists and anyone else interested in dipping your toes into the healing arts. We will practice several techniques for common tension patterns, introduce the Thai energetic system and show some common acupressure points. Along with these, we'll introduce reusi dat ton for self care, verbal and non-verbal communicating, making smooth transitions, and a strong emphasis on using intention and intuition throughout this hands on learning experience. This course will help to lay a solid foundation from which you can build your Thai bodywork skills. We will provide some snacks, although we recommend you bring a lunch and pillows. Wear comfy clothing in which you can move and stretch (yoga or workout attire). Peter and Melanie have combined 40 years experience practicing and instructing in the healing arts and bring metta, patience and compassion, which is at the heart of Thai bodywork, to each class. Qualified students receive 7 CEs from NCBTMB continuing education. We keep our classes small for your benefit. Space is limited to eight. Reserve your spot today! Thai bodywork is a branch of traditional medicine in Thailand. This therapeutic system is used to help you find balance within. This balanced state awakens your own natural healing processes and increases overall vitality. Thai bodywork utilizes a seamless blend of acupressure, compression, joint mobilization, stretching, and holding techniques that encourage relaxation and realignment, increase range of motion and flexibility, clear energetic blockages, as well as stimulate and nourish energy pathways. This therapy encourages a discovery of body/mind awareness on a physical and energetic level for both the giver and the receiver. All techniques will be practiced in the traditional style, fully clothed, on a mat on the floor. SIGN UP TODAY!!!