The school of thai yoga massage kira balaskas youtube. Kira balaskas has studied traditional thai yoga massage extensively in thailand with asokananda and other thai teachers. Thai yoga massage tym uses an energy line systemthe ten senthrough which the bodys natural life force flows. Any of the courses may be taught privately on a onetoone basis at kira s home studio in north london. Kira balaskas has studied traditional thai massage extensively in thailand with many masters of the art, including asokananda, a pioneer for thai yoga massage and the person responsible for much of the research that has been done on the subject. About the author kira balaskas has studied traditional thai yoga massage extensively in thailand with asokananda and other thai teachers. Thai yoga massage can look back at a long history of therapeutic healing.
She has been practising and teaching thai yoga massage in london since 1989, and is recognised by the international society of thai yoga massage as an experienced and qualified thai massage teacher. Below is the list of upcoming courses from the school of thai yoga massage uk. How to use traditional thai massage, yoga, and breathwork for healing and spiritual harmony. Presenting a wider scope than traditional howto books on thai massage, this. Blockages in this life force cause aches, pains and disease. Throughout the session, you will feel both grounded and stretched, resulting in a feeling of space.
This is a clear, beautifully illustrated full color book that explains the background to this exciting massage therapy and leads the reader through a session. Level 3 intermediate certificate in the treatment and management of injury football association, harrow 2008. I studied swedish massage with essentials for health in london, thai yoga massage with asokananda, kira balaskas and laurino bertolli, ayurveda and pranic healing at the college for ayurveda and panchakarma in kerala, yoga with the integral school uk and with many. Below poem sums up what a thai yoga massage means to me. After having the pleasure of reading kira balaskas s interpretation and introduction of thai yoga massage i found it a complete eye opening experience. Thai acupressure and the wat po treatment protocols noam tyroler 6. We keep our course sizes small and informal and with two experienced practitioners on hand you can be assured that you will get. Ana started her thai yoga massage journey in 2012 when she was introduced to it by a fellow physiotherapist. The school of thai yoga massage was established by kira in 1993. It was one of the first schools in this country offering students an opportunity to learn this distinct massage form.
About melondon, uk sigitathai thai yoga massage with. Practice, culture and spirituality by bob haddad kira balaskas contributions buy. We are an approved training provider to the british register of complementary practitioners brcp. Kira balaskas has studied traditional thai yoga massage extensively in.
Introduction to thai element theory nephyr jacobsen 7. Kira, a wellestablished thai massage teacher, is one of the three senior sunshine network thai yoga massage instructors. Positive health online article thai yoga massage an. Author of the book thai yoga massage thorsons, 2002, kira is renowned for her vast experience in the field, her clarity and her fun approach to teaching tym. And he founded the sunshine network to spread the word about the great benefit of tym in the world through authorized teachers. To book a massage in glasgow please email for availability. This is a clear, beautifully illustrated full color book that explains the background to this exciting massage therapy and leads the reader through a. Thai yoga massage lineage ana is honoured to be able to count in her lineage some of the foremost pioneers of thai bodywork in the west and their eminent teachers, including one of. She offers yoga, thai yoga massage, osteothai and dynamic thai massage. I was trained by kira balaskas, founder of the school of thai yoga massage. Later in life a dream initiated my exploration of massage, yoga and ayurveda. Congratulations to kira for presenting this ancient art in an authentic way. Thai yoga massage lineage thai yoga massage hitchin. Each session involves applied hatha yoga stretches, joint manipulation, accupressure, which are performed with a meditative approach.
A dynamic therapy for physical wellbeing and spiritual energy. Follow kira balaskas and explore their bibliography from s kira balaskas author page. Traditional thai yoga massage is an ancient healing art, handed down from teacher to pupil since the third century bc. The school of thai yoga massage was the first school in the uk to offer training in traditional thai yoga massage. Kira balaskas is the author of thai yoga massage 4. Kira balaskas feet, legs, abdomen, chest and arms, london, sept 2016. How to use traditional thai massage, yoga, and breathwork for healing and spiritual harmony balaskas, kira on. The author, kira balaskas, learnt thai yoga massage in a hill tribe village in northern thailand and then practiced in an ashram at the foot of the himalayas.
The care and feeding of your thai massage practice bob haddad 5. Best thai massage schools and trainers in london uk. How to use traditional thai massage, yoga, and breathwork for healing and spiritual harmony kira balaskas on. Asokananda published the book the art of traditional thai massage in bangkok in 1990, which was the first book about thai massage not written in thai language.
Both her parents were yoga teachers, and kira herself has many years experience practising and teaching. From the back cover originating in india, and based on an ancient buddhist health system, thai yoga massage unites the therapeutic physical benefits of massage with the spiritual aspects of meditation and yoga. This book is clear in the introduction of this unique therapy combining massage, breathing work, acupressure and yoga. Our courses and workshops cater for all levels and we provide the highest standard for professional training in thai yoga massage. Diploma in thai yoga foot massage the school of thai yoga massage 20. Kiras thoroughly researched book opens up the world of thai yoga massage to the wider public, to anyone eager to learn about this ancient form of healing asokananda, may 2002. The school of thai yoga massage is founded and operated by kira balaskas. Thai yoga massage kira balaskas paperback published 20080330 in united kingdom by tagman press, an imprint of ta. Reviews kira balaskas thai yoga massage book is best in online store. Since then ana has been studying extensively, taking part in various courses and workshops with different teachers, mainly under the mentorship of kira balaskas at the school of thai yoga massage, london. This is a clear, beautifully illustrated full color book that explains t. Get our latest book recommendations, author news, competitions, offers, and. Ttyma kira balaskas traditional thai yoga massage association.
Master trainer kira balaskas the school of thai yoga massage, london, uk demostrates thai massage in this short video. Diploma in thai yoga massage trained with kira balaskas at the school of thai yoga massage, 20112012. Thai yoga massage aims to release congestion, tension, improve circulation, and relax muscles whilst working with the ten sen lines in the body. Thai yoga massage is an ancient eastern bodywork technique combining the principles of yoga, ayurveda, traditional chinese medicine and buddhism. Kira balaskas has studied traditional thai yoga massage extensively in thailand. Special thanks to mark pheely of westside yoga, without whom i would never have taken this path. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. We are a yoga and thai yoga massage school based in cheltenham, gloucestershire and have been running thai yoga massage practitioner courses in the uk since 2005. From the back cover thai yoga massage is a unique experience that combines massage, breathwork, acupressure, and yoga in one gentle, effective therapy. How to use traditional thai massage, yoga, and breathwork for healing and spiritual harmony by balaskas, kira and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. How to use traditional thai massage, yoga, and breathwork for healing and spiritual harmony by balaskas, kira this is an illustrated guide to a powerful ancient massage therapy, combining breathwork, acupressure, gentle stretching and applied yoga to promote physical and spiritual health and wellbeing.
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