Traditional Thai Massage is an ancient healing art rooted in yoga, ayurvedic medicine, and Buddhist spiritual practice. This complete and deeply nurturing system weaves together rhythmic massage, acupressure, gentle twisting, deep stretching, and meditation. It helps release tension, supports vitality, and invites a sense of wholeness in body, mind, and spirit for both giver and receiver.

Spend the weekend with Phoebe Diftler and White Lotus® in a restorative mountain setting designed for renewal. Let yourself settle into a soft, spacious rhythm as your body is guided into graceful, yoga-inspired shapes. You will learn how to give Thai Massage or simply enjoy receiving it, while also beginning or deepening your yoga practice through daily asana, pranayama, and meditation sessions. Vegetarian meals and generous free time to hike, swim in natural rock pools, read, or unwind in the hot tub complete this experience of learning and rejuvenation.

This weekend training is open to everyone. It is especially valuable for yoga teachers and massage therapists, as well as anyone interested in wellness and bodywork. The practice is done on the mat in comfortable clothing. You can expect hours of supportive massage and a truly enriching experience. No previous yoga or massage background is required, and the movements and adjustments you learn can also be a meaningful support in yoga teaching.

In this course you will learn:

How to structure and deliver a full-body Thai Massage
The theory and massage of energy lines (meridians/nadis)
Restorative yoga poses that support deep relaxation
Applied yoga stretching exercises and breathing exercises
Principles of energetic work
Using Thai Yoga movements to adjust, balance, and refine yoga asanas
How to work in a meditative state of mind
How to help the receiver enter a deeply relaxed altered state
The history and theoretical foundations of Thai Yoga

Certification: All participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion.

Phoebe's gentle power guides you through a journey that nourishes and transforms, creating new heights for sacred space.

- Tracey & Ganga

Yoga and Thai Massage Weekend Retreat Sample Schedule:

Friday	4:00 PM Asana class	6:00 PM Dinner	7:00 PM Opening circle and guided Thai Massage
Saturday	7:00 AM Morning Tea	7:30 AM Asana and Pranayama	9:00 AM Breakfast	10 AM Thai Massage class	1:00 PM Lunch and free time	4:00 PM Thai Massage class	7:00 PM Dinner	8:00 PM Evening Program (Kirtan... Music, Chanting, Meditation)
Sunday	7:00 AM Morning Tea	7:30AM Asana and Pranayama	9:00 AM Breakfast	10:00 AM Thai Massage class	1:00 PM Lunch

Please see our calendar for dates.

Donation $700; Deposit $200 | Online Registration (or call)

Your tuition may be tax-deductible. Click here for more information.

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