Thai Yoga Massage –
Full Foundation Course
My Full Foundation Course is a fully accredited, in-depth training designed to give you real confidence working with clients.
This course is for people who want more than a weekend introduction. It’s for those who want to understand the body, learn proper technique, and feel genuinely prepared to offer Thai Yoga Massage safely and effectively.
You don’t need previous massage or yoga experience. You’ll be guided step by step, with plenty of hands-on practice, repetition, and individual feedback.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to deliver a full-body Thai Yoga Massage with confidence, clarity and care.
Two Ways to Train
Option 1: Semi-Intensive Foundation Course
This format is ideal if you want to immerse yourself fully and learn in a focused, condensed way.
- Two 5-day training blocks
- Time between blocks to practise and integrate
- Deep learning with continuity and flow
- Fully accredited upon completion
This option suits those who want to train quickly while still receiving thorough, supportive teaching.
Option 2: 6 Month Foundation Course
This format allows more time for integration, practice, and confidence-building between modules.
- One weekend per month
- Time to practise techniques on real people between weekends
- Ongoing guidance and feedback throughout the course
- Fully accredited upon completion
This option is ideal if you’re balancing training with work, family, or other commitments and want to grow steadily and confidently.
What You’ll Learn
The course is divided into 10 modules as detailed below.
Module 1 – Foundations, History & Feet
You’ll begin by learning the background, history and core principles of Thai Yoga Massage.
We’ll explore correct body mechanics, safe working practices, and how to prepare both yourself and your client.
You’ll then learn how to work with the feet — including:
- Foot massage techniques
- Loosening and warm-up exercises
- Pressure points
- Ankle mobilisations and stretches
This module sets the tone for the entire course and gives you a strong, grounded foundation.
Module 2 – Leg Lines
This module introduces the energy lines of the legs and how to work them effectively.
You’ll learn:
- Palming and thumbing techniques
- How to apply pressure safely and rhythmically
- How to read the body and adjust pressure
- Practical application through guided practice
This work forms a major part of a Thai Yoga Massage and is essential for deep release and grounding.
Module 3 – Single Leg Stretches
You’ll learn:
- Safe and supportive stretching techniques
- How to adapt stretches to different bodies
- How to use your body weight rather than force
- Clear transitions between techniques
This module builds fluidity and confidence in your touch.
Module 4 – Double Leg Stretches
This module focuses on:
- Flow and rhythm
- Correct positioning for therapist and client
- Safe application of deeper stretches
- Creating a sense of ease and trust in the body
These techniques help clients feel open, supported and deeply relaxed.
Module 5 – Stomach, Chest & Arms
You’ll learn:
- Abdominal and chest massage techniques
- Therapeutic points on the abdomen and chest
- Arm massage, including the blood stop technique
- How to work sensitively and respectfully
This work supports digestion, breathing, circulation and emotional release.
Module 6 – Side Position
You’ll learn:
- How to work along the third outer energy line of the leg
- Side-lying stretches
- Two spinal twists
- How to support clients who may not be comfortable lying on their back
This position is especially useful for pregnant clients and those with back discomfort.
Module 7 – Back of the Body
This module includes:
- Walking on the feet
- Pressure points along the two main energy lines of the back
- Additional leg stretches
- Cobra stretch
This work is deeply therapeutic and often where clients experience the greatest release.
Module 8 – Sitting Position
This module covers:
- Shoulder and neck massage
- A wide range of shoulder and neck stretches
- A seated spinal twist
- How to safely support posture and alignment
This work is deeply therapeutic and often where clients experience the greatest release.
Module 9 – Face Massage
You’ll learn:
- Face massage techniques
- Pressure points for common issues
- How to work gently and precisely
- Techniques to support relaxation and clarity
This work is calming, restorative and highly valued by clients.
Module 10 – Supervised Full Practice & Assessment
You’ll:
- Give and receive a full Thai Yoga Massage under supervision
- Practise sequencing and timing
- Receive detailed, personalised feedback
- Gain advice, cautions and guidance for future practice
This is where confidence lands and everything clicks into place.
Accreditation & Assessment
Completion of the taught modules gives you the full practical and theoretical foundation of Thai Yoga Massage. To become fully accredited, students are required to complete the following:
30 Case Studies
After the course modules, you’ll complete 30 documented case studies. These are carried out in your own time and allow you to:
- Practise with real bodies
- Refine your sequencing and pressure
- Build confidence working independently
- Deepen your understanding through experience
You’ll be supported throughout this process with guidance on structure, feedback, and good practice.
Final Assessment Day – London
Once your case studies are complete, you’ll attend a final assessment day in London, assessed by Kira Balaskas — one of the pioneers of Thai Yoga Massage in the UK.
During this day, you’ll:
- Demonstrate a full Thai Yoga Massage
- Be assessed on technique, safety and flow
- Show your understanding of body mechanics and client care
- Receive professional feedback
Successful completion of the assessment day, alongside your case studies and course modules, leads to full accreditation.
This final stage ensures you leave the training not just qualified on paper, but genuinely prepared to work with confidence, skill and integrity.
By the End of the Course You Will:
- Be fully qualified and accredited
- Confidently deliver a full-body Thai Yoga Massage
- Understand technique, pressure and sequencing
- Feel comfortable working with real clients
- Have a strong, supportive foundation to grow your practice
Next course dates:
Full Foundation Course – Thai Yoga Massage – Option 1
Dates: June 1-5 & July 6-10 2026
Course Cost £1500 (£10% deposit to book, balance payable on the first day of the course. Payment in instalments is possible. Message me to arrange.
Full Foundation Course – Thai Yoga Massage – Option 2
Dates: 10&11 Oct 2026, 7&8 Nov 2026, 5&6 Dec 2026, 9&10 Jan 2027, 6&7 Feb 2027, 6&7 March 2027
Course Cost £1500 (£10% deposit to book, balance payable on the first day of the course. Payment in instalments is possible. Message me to arrange.
Thai Massage Courses
Discover the transformative journey of learning Thai Massage through my carefully crafted classes, designed to empower you with the skills to promote well-being and connection. Thai massage is a unique form and ancient art of body therapy, blending deep stretching, rhythmic compression, and holistic healing rooted in tradition. My courses provide you with the expertise and knowledge needed to master techniques and elevate your practice.
As an established company and provider of Thai yoga massage training, I offer access to comprehensive resources, support, and a structured curriculum that includes case studies and opportunities for professional development. One of the biggest advantages of in person, as opposed to an online course, is you will be more accountable. We've all signed up to online learning and video courses, meaning well, but then not completing due to time constraints or other distractions. You also learn quicker in person. You can see what's going on and ask questions as we go to make sure you fully understand the process and techniques.
My Thai Yoga Massage Introduction Day course is designed as a taster, to see if Thai Yoga Massage is right for you. It teaches you the basics and gives you useable foundational skills to then take further advanced massage courses, supporting your growth as a certified Thai Massage therapist. The Full Foundation Thai Yoga Massage course offers in-depth professional training, blending practical and theoretical learning over 2 x 5-day blocks over 2 months or, one weekend per month over 6 months.
By clicking on one of the links below, you will unveil a dedicated page filled with all the essential details, course descriptions, and upcoming dates, allowing you to choose the pathway that resonates with you most. Embrace the chance to embark on a meaningful and fulfilling journey that not only enriches your own life but also enables you to make a positive impact on others.
FAQs
Where does the courses take place?
At the Omazing Studio in Weston on the Green, Oxfordshire
What times does the course run?
I can't make those dates, will there be another course?
I'm not sure if this is for me - Can I talk to someone?
Yes! Let’s arrange a chat over the phone at your convenience.
Do I need yoga or massage experience?
No. Many students come with zero background.
Do I need to be flexible?
Not at all — technique matters far more than flexibility.
Is this course accredited?
Is there hands-on practice?
I guide you gently. Most students feel comfortable very quickly.
What if I’m nervous about touching people?
I guide you gently. Most students feel comfortable very quickly.
Can I do this as a new career?
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