How to Learn Thai Massage

Thai massage is sometimes called passive yoga.

Learning Thai massage can lead to careers in massage or can be used for personal reasons. Thai massage is often referred to as Thai yoga massage or passive yoga due to the stretches that it incorporates for full body health. Learning can take time and money, but it's worth the expense once this ancient art is fully understood and used on a daily basis.

Things You'll Need

• Money

Instructions

1. Take Thai massage classes. Classes are available in various countries, including the United States. Taking these classes in a home country is important if you plan to obtain licensing or certifications. TaoMountain.net is a good resource for massage classes.

2. Attend a Thai Massage school in Thailand, for an authentic experience. Certification will still be required in your home country since certification in Thailand does not always carry over. Each country has different certification requirements, such as necessary tests or specific training schools. The Wat Po Massage School in Bangkok is one of the most famous Thai massage schools in Thailand. It has several locations throughout Bangkok and has been known to teach students from around the world.

3. Take a Thai massage seminar, held in various locations yearly. Certain organizations and teachers specialize in conducting seminars. Fees usually apply, but seminars can serve as a substantial resource for acquiring information and skills from multiple sources. They're often held by the International Thai Therapists Association. Check TaoMountain.net for more information.

4. Purchase an at-home learning program, which is usually in the form of an instructional DVD. Thai massage is best learned hands-on with a teacher present, but the home programs can be a start in understanding the basic concepts and ideas. They can usually be found on a Thai massage specialist's website, such as Kay Rynerson's website, referenced below.

References

• Thai Bodywork School of Thai Massage
• Learn Thai Massage with Kay Rynerson
• International Thai Therapists Association: Thailand Yoga Study Tours
• Chiangmai Chiangrai: For Those Who Want to Practice Ancient Thai Massage
• Tao Mountain: Thai Massage and Traditional Thai Herbal Medicine

Resources

• Wat Po Traditional Thai Massage School