Mat Method
Thai Yoga Massage
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Learn Thai Yoga Massage and elevate your bodywork career A step-by-step certificate program for bodywork practitioners and massage therapists.
Approved by NHPC, CMMOTA, CRMTA, and THAI
Upgrade your practice with Thai Yoga Massage
Whether you’re a newbie massage therapist or a seasoned professional, learn the secrets to give deeper, lasting healing to your clients with traditional, northern-style Thai Yoga Massage…
With this step-by-step course, you’ll discover over 100 positions on the mat covering the northern energy (sen) lines on the body. And techniques that result in holistic, long-term well-being for yourself and the client.
Our Classes
Here’s what’s included in the course
Live Training
Two Sessions Of Comprehensive Training
Manual
A Handy Full Colour Manual
Meetups
Live Q&A Virtual Meetups
Training App
Access to all training resources via mobile app
If this is you…Thai Yoga Massage can be a game-changer for your career.
Advance Your Career
Let’s face it; you’ve been working hard to advance your career as a massage therapist…
Consistent Results
But no matter how much you try, you find it impossible to produce consistent healing for your clients…
Same Stubborn Pain Patterns
And they keep coming back with the same stubborn pain patterns…
Exhausted And Depleted
You work harder and harder, and at the end of the day, it leaves you exhausted and depleted …
Something Is Missing
Despite using each tool, technique, and modality at your disposal, you feel something is missing…
A Distant Dream
And your goal to grow your therapy business this year remains a distant dream…
Upcoming Course Dates
Though you’d want to learn and add Thai Massage to your portfolio of services, your schedule won’t allow joining a full-time training?
Well Now You Can:
November 23/22 – Lower Body 9:30 AM – 3:00PM
December 7/22 – Upper Body 9:30 AM – 3:00PM
March 22/23 – Lower Body 9:30 AM – 3:00PM
April 19/23 – Upper Body 9:30 AM – 3:00PM
July 19/23 – Lower Body 9:30 AM – 3:00PM
August 23/23 – Upper Body 9:30 AM – 3:00PM
Here’s how this course will benefit you
Thai Yoga Massage is a healing process that provides tremendous, powerful benefits to both the receiver and the practitioner.
When administering Thai massage, both you and your client will experience a free flow of energy, relaxation, and an overall sense of well-being.
This course encompasses traditional Thai therapy’s spiritual integrity while nurturing the practitioner’s technical and creative side. It includes a combination of technical expertise, theory, and practical hands-on experience.
With this course, you will:
✔ Learn to deliver a world-class Thai Yoga Massage
✔ Master combinations of over 100 techniques on the mat that covers the northern ‘sen’ lines
✔ Understand Indications and contraindications for treatment
✔ Enjoy the benefits of yoga and stretching as a massage giver
✔ Become the go-to massage therapist by retaining clients and turning them into your ambassadors
What People Are Saying
But don’t just take my word for it. Here’s what some of my 150+ previous students say about their learning experience.
I found the course provided some really powerful & excellent techniques. The positions were explained very well, and I can’t wait to take this knowledge back to work with my clients. The presentation flowed really nicely; Shawne was always keeping his eye on us, working on perfecting the postures. This truly is the best workshop I have ever done.
Wonderful classroom, excellent binder. I felt the pictures and videos really helped me remember the positions. I really enjoyed that I was able to write in my keywords.I felt the instructor had a good knowledge base and an excellent open format. A really nice flow to the class.
Shawne’s Thai Mat course was amazing and in depth, as an instructor myself I can imagine how great being in a classroom with him would be. The course material was in depth, easy to understand and Shawne was available at all times to answer any question or assist with deeper understanding of the course content. Five Stars, I will be back for table thai!
Course Overview
This unique course has been derived from ‘powerful’ techniques handed down by massage masters throughout Thailand and Asia.
It covers the historical roots, practices, benefits, and constraints of Thai Yoga Massage’s northern style in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step curriculum.
You’ll explore the ‘northern energy model’ focusing on effective delivery of massage, based on good body mechanics.
You’ll also learn how to achieve deeper releases with bodywork.
The course consists of 4 DOJOs (Modules) that covers:
✔ Indications and contraindications
✔ Body mechanics
✔ 100 Thai massage positions
✔ Transitions: supine, prone, side, and sitting
✔ Listening to the body
✔ Breath coaching
✔Origins and traditional methods
✔ Northern energy model
With each Dojo
You’ll gradually build your understanding of the principles and philosophy of Thai therapy. And acquire the practical skills needed to administer a northern-style Thai Yoga Massage successfully.
Take a deeper look into how the course progresses through the DOJOs:
I’ll also work to help you develop your creative side and your personal treatment style.
Lower Body - Dojo One
What you’ll learn
⦁ On boarding orientation
⦁ Origins & History
⦁ Theoretical structure
⦁ Self-healing practices
⦁ Meditation
⦁ Energy structure, function, and Nadi system
⦁ Skeletal system
Evaluation
⦁ Thailand and Thai Massage History
⦁ Rules and Methods
⦁ Body systems and Energy structure
⦁ Contraindications
⦁ Self-Healing Practices
Lower Body - Dojo One
What you’ll learn
⦁ On boarding orientation
⦁ Origins & History
⦁ Theoretical structure
⦁ Self-healing practices
⦁ Meditation
⦁ Energy structure, function, and Nadi system
⦁ Skeletal system
Evaluation
⦁ Thailand and Thai Massage History
⦁ Rules and Methods
⦁ Body systems and Energy structure
⦁ Contraindications
⦁ Self-Healing Practices
Lower Body - Dojo Two
What you’ll learn
⦁ Body directions
⦁ Energy line locations and palpation
⦁ Single and double leg techniques
Evaluation
⦁ Treatment Journal- Lower Body Treatment
Lower Body - Dojo Two
What you’ll learn
⦁ Body directions
⦁ Energy line locations and palpation
⦁ Single and double leg techniques
Evaluation
⦁ Treatment Journal- Lower Body Treatment
Upper Body - Dojo Three
What you’ll learn
⦁ Breath-work
⦁ Side-lying massage techniques, stomach, and digestion
⦁ Fascia, joints, chest, back, and neckline locations and palpation
Evaluation
⦁ Joints
⦁ Digestive system and stomach massage
⦁ Treatment Journal- stomach and side-lying massage evaluation
Upper Body - Dojo Three
What you’ll learn
⦁ Breath-work
⦁ Side-lying massage techniques, stomach, and digestion
⦁ Fascia, joints, chest, back, and neckline locations and palpation
Evaluation
⦁ Joints
⦁ Digestive system and stomach massage
⦁ Treatment Journal- stomach and side-lying massage evaluation
Upper Body - Dojo Four
What you’ll learn
⦁ Prone, Seated, Body twists techniques.
⦁ Arm, Hand and Face techniques
⦁ Neck and Line Locations
Evaluation
⦁ Treatment Journals for a variety of sessions- 60, 90 minutes to 2 hours to a total of 20 hours of practice
Upper Body - Dojo Four
What you’ll learn
⦁ Prone, Seated, Body twists techniques.
⦁ Arm, Hand and Face techniques
⦁ Neck and Line Locations
Evaluation
⦁ Treatment Journals for a variety of sessions- 60, 90 minutes to 2 hours to a total of 20 hours of practice
Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I’m Shawne Klassen, a registered massage therapist practicing in Alberta, Canada, for 26 years.
My introduction to Thai Yoga Massage was 25 years ago. After a 5 years stint as an RMT, I was dissatisfied and longed to expand my skillset.
My search took me to Thailand, and a life-changing journey started. I arrived in Bangkok and later moved to Chiang Mai in my quest for a guru that would teach me Thai Yoga Massage.
Thailand was full of pleasant and unpleasant surprises. From old men wanting me to marry their daughters to initially being a laughing stock among my colleagues and teachers.
I studied under Thai Massage masters at the Wan Dee School of Ancient Massage, Lek Chaia Massage School, and completed my internship at the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai.
I also studied at Wat Pho in Bangkok under Mr. Jan, a renowned and only living master who teaches the healing art of “Burmese style” massage.
I gained immense knowledge and took it back home to Canada. There, I started practicing Thai Yoga Massage and saw a tremendous response from my clients.
A few years later, I decided to spread this wealth of knowledge and started teaching Thai Yoga Massage.
My studies, retreats, and long experience as a practitioner and trainer have made me proficient in the mental and physical techniques of Thai therapy. It also gave me profound understanding of spiritual aspects.
In this course, I share my invaluable knowledge that I gathered over a lifetime. My generous approach to teaching would ensure you get the most out of every lesson.
Looking forward to seeing you inside.
Who the Mat Method course is for…
This course is for wellness professionals and massage therapists who’re looking to grow their skillset- whether you’re a newbie or a professional, or even a massage enthusiast; this training will help you become a go-to healer.
A course for busy wellness professionals
As it is an live and online course, you can learn at your own pace with two sessions of instruction. And you get an access to all course materials through a smartphone app means you can learn anywhere.
It’s designed in a way that even if you have 20 minutes a day, you can watch a lesson or complete an evaluation and keep up the momentum.
I’ll also work to help you develop your creative side and your personal treatment style.
What you’ll get:
Comprehensive Training Materials
Comprehensive training with 86 Instructional videos & illustrated manuals that teaches you complete Thai Yoga Massage on the mat. They include all the nuances, indications, and contraindications to make your practice safe.
Comprehensive Training Materials
Comprehensive training with 86 Instructional videos & illustrated manuals that teaches you complete Thai Yoga Massage on the mat. They include all the nuances, indications, and contraindications to make your practice safe.
Assessment Tools
10 exams (with multiple-choice questions) that test your newly acquired skill set and help you develop expertise on various techniques.
Assessment Tools
10 exams (with multiple-choice questions) that test your newly acquired skill set and help you develop expertise on various techniques.
Online Community access with like-minded professionals that promotes group discussions and offers networking opportunities.
Online Community access with like-minded professionals that promotes group discussions and offers networking opportunities.
Training Manual
A full colour manual that comes in handy when you need to quickly lookup a technique or need guidance on the job.
Training Manual
A full colour manual that comes in handy when you need to quickly lookup a technique or need guidance on the job.
Smartphone App
Smartphone app access that allows you to learn on the go.
Smartphone App
Smartphone app access that allows you to learn on the go.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How much time would it take to complete the course?
Two separate days of training in Calgary are required to complete the full body training. The course is easy to follow and requires a minimal time commitment daily.
Is this course suitable for a beginner?
Yes, as long as you are interested in learning massage, this course would be beneficial for you.
Will I get a certificate?
Certificates are awarded after the full body is completed.
How soon can I start implementing the learning from this course to my practice?
It is recommended to complete the course entirely and attend live sessions before implementing the Thai Yoga Massage techniques
What device do I need to do this course?
You need stable wi-fi and any device that can surf the web; a smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc.
Ready to get started?
Think you’re ready to get started? Or you just want to learn a bit more before committing? Click the link below to view our training and sign up!
Is a established method adapted to the integrity of this ancient healing art. In fact it allows the practitioner to easily use this medical model to benefit their clients and aid in healing without sacrificing floor space. It has been developed so that it can be used in conjunction with any other table work or used by itself. We will be working from the supine position focusing on the lower body.
Building on the skill set out in TYMT One, students will continue to complete a full Thai massage protocol with adding positions for the postures side-lying, prone and sitting.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
One lab day + online study & practical assignment
One lab day + online study & practical assignment