Thai on the Table

“Thai on the Table” is a 24-Hour “On-The-Table” version of the best moves of Body Wisdom Massage School’s Traditional Thai Massage on the Mat. It is a fluid blend of gentle stretching, combined with rhythmic massage and pressure point work along energy lines referred to as “Sen.” Much like Shiatsu or acupressure, Thai pressure point and energy line work stimulate the flow of energy in the body, removing blockages and restoring balance and harmony on all levels.

In a typical 60-90 minute Thai on the Table session, the practitioner will use stretching movements, combined with pressure applied to points along the body, using their hands, thumbs, forearms, elbows, knees and feet. The seamless flow of gentle, rhythmic movements maintained throughout the session, and the unparalleled ability of Thai Massage to extend flexibility though a wide variety of unique stretches, is what sets Thai Massage apart from other Asian bodywork techniques.

Using the massage table instead of the Thai mat increases the versatility of this amazing therapy, and allows the practitioner to beneficially combine Thai Massage moves with other modalities, such as Swedish or Sports Massage and many more.

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: At the completion of the course, students will know and be able to:

• Explain the history and cultural development behind traditional Thai Massage

• Describe the fundamental meridian based approach to Thai Massage

• Describe the effects of Thai Massage on the Table on the body

• Perform traditional Thai Massage moves on the massage table

• Perform a stand-alone Thai Massage on the Table session

• Incorporate Thai Massage on the Table with other body work modalities

• Promote the modality.