Imosha - How Many Levels of Thai Massage Should You Learn?

There is no end to learning, but there are many beginnings. Learning is never cumulative. It is a movement of knowing which has no end. In fact, our entire life is a big process of learning.

Thai Yoga Massage is a form of therapeutic touch that differs in many ways from traditional massage. The provider manipulates the body in certain ways to stimulate organs, improve flexibility and heal the body. Thai massage is part of Thai medicine – it works with the body’s energy pathways.


How Much is Too Much?

At IMOSHA, one common question that we hear often is, “How many levels of Thai massage should I learn?” Well, to answer bluntly, it is as much as you want! Traditionally, Thai massage was never taught in levels. It was a continuous process of learning. The initial stages involved observation and later, practice. Based on the aptitude of the student and the dedication, progress was determined.

For ease of learning, Thai yoga massage courses have been structured into four levels – Beginner and Intermediate (levels 1 and 2) and Advanced (levels 3 and 4). The complexity of the massage and the skill and knowledge required to understand the pressure points of the body and other safety considerations increase with increasing levels.

Basic & Intermediate (levels 1 and 2) have the following structure –

Prayer and Meditation
History of Thai Yoga Bodywork, benefits, contraindications and principles
Introduction to Anatomical concepts (Movement, & Alignment) and Trigger points.
Body Mechanics
Introduction to Foot Reflexology
Working on Energy lines (SEN) of legs using acupressure technique
Open groin series
Knee / Leg up series
Double leg exercises
Abdomen and Chest work
Arm work (Energy lines of arms and work on palm)
Shoulder, Neck, Head and Facework
Delivering bodywork in the prone position
Delivering bodywork in Seated position
Delivering bodywork in Seated position
Performing bodywork, which is a part of evaluation done by the teacher and Graduation ceremony
Preparing sequences in combinations, to deliver balanced bodywork
Thai Yoga Massage Advanced Levels 3 & 4 (30 Hours / 5 Days)
(Prerequisite: Level 1 & 2)

Advanced (levels 3 and 4/Therapeutic) have the following Structure

Advanced SEN(Energy Line)
Toksen & Japsen
Pressure Point location and treatment
Advanced / Therapeutic Course Contents
The breakup is as follows:

Introduction to Toksen – History, benefits, and contraindications
Using the Toksen equipment
Practising Toksen in Supine and side position
Practising Toksen in Prone and seated position
Choreographing Toksen in combination with Thai Yoga Massage
The advanced techniques of Thai Yoga Massage delve into the energy lines of the body (Sen) and the ailments and conditions that disrupt the energy lines. The lines include:


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