Nuad Boran (aka Thai Massage / Bodywork) is not a traditional massage at all. It is an ancient energy-based healing system originally based in ayurvedic medicine and popularized in Thailand.  In its essence it is a spiritual healing art, incorporating Buddhist healing principles, not just a physical therapy. “Accomplished therapists and teachers understand the power of meditation and stillness while at work, both for the giver and the receiver they work slowly and in a meditative way” [source: Bob Haddad, THAI]

The multiple benefits of this practice are:

• relief for pain and muscle tension

• greater flexibility and range of motion
• improved alignment of the spine
• a general increase of energy

• increased circulation of blood & lymph
• a balanced nervous system
• deep relaxation
• strengthening and rejuvenating the body, mind, and spirit
• reduced recovery time from sport activities
• dramatic increase of general well-Being

Basic Thai Body work series includes the following modules

***For all modules, it is highly recommended that all participants have some level of anatomy and body mechanics understanding and/or yoga practice and/or moderate fitness level. It is necessary to be able to sit on knees and kneel for extended periods***

• Thai Massage:  Supine Position
  • No Prerequisites 
• Thai Massage:  Side-Lying Position
  • Supine or basic prior Thai massage training 
• Thai Massage: Prone and seated positions
  • Supine or basic prior Thai massage training 
• Thai massage: Putting it all together
  • All previous modules in series 

Instructor Bio

Rebecca Hagman has practiced Thai Massage for 13 years. She began her Traditional Thai Yoga Bodywork in 2006 and completed advanced training by September 2008 with Tanya Boigenzahn and others of the lineage of Pichest Boonthumme from Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand to complete over 300 hours of certified courses. Rebecca includes over 1000 hours of yoga studies and 5,000 of teaching yoga for understanding body movement, body function, and the basics of anatomy and physiology. She continued her study with ancillary courses in trigger point therapy, myofascial release, acupressure and moksha, chi qong and reiki.