Traditional Thai Yoga Workshop | Saranam Retreat Center

Saturday: Self-Massage and Joint Mobilization of Traditional Thai Yoga Learn a full body self-massage sequence, including techniques for: headaches, neck, shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, hand, back, hip, leg, knee, ankle and foot pain. Learn seated & standing full body Thai Yoga Joint Mobilization sequences to increase and maintain full range of motion for joints including: jaw, neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers, ribs, spine, hips, knees, ankles and toes. Learn to evaluate joint mobility and choose appropriate techniques to help restore full function. (Includes a 1-3pm break for lunch, meditation, and relaxation).

Sunday: Exercises and Breathing of Traditional Thai Yoga

An intermediate level course on Traditional Thai Yoga “Reusi Dat Ton,” The Holistic Self-Care system of Thailand.  Covering: seated poses, breathing techniques: (Nourishing, Cleansing and Channel Breathing.) Exercises and Poses: standing, squatting, seated, prone and supine (with static and dynamic variations). Specific techniques to increase flexibility and strength. How to apply specific techniques for specific ailments and problems, including: neck, shoulder, arm, back, hip, leg pain, hand and foot cramps and pain, opening wind channels, reducing fatigue and asthma and strength building. (Includes a 1-3pm break for lunch, meditation, and relaxation).

12 Hours of Continuing Education for Yoga Alliance, Yoga Therapy (IAYT) and Massage (NCBTMB except New York)

Workshop Leader

David Wells, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, YACEP, works as a Yoga Therapist in an interdisciplinary pain management clinic helping people to manage and reduce their chronic pain naturally. He teaches Traditional Thai Yoga (“Reusi Dat Ton”) and Indian Hatha Yoga and offers multimedia workshops, group classes and continuing education workshops for Registered Yoga Alliance Teachers, IAYT Yoga Therapists, and NCBTMB Massage Therapists. He served three years in Peace Corps Thailand and received Thai Massage and Thai Yoga, “Reusi Dat Ton,” certifications from The Wat Po School of Thai Traditional Massage in Bangkok and the Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai under the authorization of the Thai Ministry of Education. He also studied with the Reusi Tevijjo and the late Ajan Pisit Benjamongkonware in Thailand. www.wellsyoga.com

Cost: $300, Early Registration Discount $275 before June 1. Includes Fully Illustrated eHandbooks, tuition, meals and Saturday night lodging. Registration deadline: June 1. Note: Fees can be paid from this site; if you choose the “Manual Pay” mode, you will save Saranam the transaction fees charged by Wix and PayPal. To pay manually, you will be prompted to send a check to Hugh Rogers at 531 Moon Run Rd., Kerens WV 26276. Please reach out directly if finances are a concern; we want this retreat, and all teachings that we offer, to be accessible to anyone who has a strong volition to attend.

Refund policy: If you cancel before the deadline, you will be refunded $200 (the fee you paid minus a $25 registration fee). Fees are non-refundable if you cancel after the deadline.

Questions?: Email kyle@jivakawellnesscenter.com  or call (304)642-1772