pregnancy Massage

May 30- June 1 / Friday 6 - 9, Sat, Sun 9 - 5:30 / 18 hrs / $360+$25 text & supplies + gst.
Pre-requisites: Spa Therapy Diploma or equivalent.

This 18-hour course covers massage for healthy expecting mothers, appropriate for the spa environment. The course will include an anatomy, physiology and contraindication review as well as massage techniques appropriate for each trimester, labour and post-partum.

Instructor: Paula Jaspar

shiatsu

Level I: July 7 - 11 / 10 - 5 / 30 hrs / $525 tuition + $40 text & supplies + gst.
Pre-requisites: None.

This course is an introduction to Shiatsu - oriental acupressure massage that integrates the philosophy of Eastern Medicine with Western anatomy and physiology. Participants will master a basic Shiatsu treatment, using palm and thumb pressure, in the prone and supine positions.

Level II: July 14 - 18 / 10 - 5 / 30 hrs / $525 tuition + $40 text & supplies + gst.
Pre-requisites: Shiatsu Level I.

This course is a continuation of Shiatsu I. Participants will learn a full Shiatsu treatment including advanced techniques such as arm and elbow pressure, specific meridian stretches, and side-lying position. There will be further discussion of the Meridian System and specific points.

These are the first 2 of the 5 modules that make up the 150-hour Shiatsu Program. A certificate is issued for every module. Take one or take them all!

Instructor, Fernando Cabrera

Hawaiian Lomi Lomi

Level I and II: July 21 - 24 / 8:30 - 5:30 / 32 hrs / $600 US before June 1, $650 US after June 1.
Pre-requisites: None.

Participants will learn a complete system of hands-on healing based on flowing forearm techniques and sacred touch that integrates both physical and energetic work. In addition participants journey through exercises in conscious stretching, presence, intimacy, shamanic principles and movement.

Instructor, Tom Cochran and Donna Jason

Register through Sacred Lomi: Hawaiian Temple Bodywork - www.SacredLomi.com Aloha@sacredlomi.com
(818) 865-8813/ (866) 817-7582

Thai Yoga Massage

Thai Taster: Friday, Friday, June 6 / 6 - 9 / 3 hours/ $65 + gst.
Pre-requisites: None.

In this 3-hour "taster" students are introduced to the practice of Thai Yoga Massage. Through demonstration and hands-on practice participants will gain first hand experience both giving and receiving a 20-minute Thai Yoga Massage. This is an invaluable introduction for those wishing to learn more and perhaps go on to study further with Levels I and II.

Level I: August 11 - 15, 2008 / 10 - 5 / 30 hours / $525 + $10 text fee + gst
Pre-requisites: None.

In this class students learn how to perform a complete 90-minute Thai Yoga Massage session. Learn to incorporate the fundamentals of effortless, flowing transitions between postures while maintaining proper body alignment & stances that create a mutually beneficial massage for practitioner & recipient. The history and philosophy of Thai Yoga Massage will also be discussed.

Level II: August 25 - 29, 2008 / 10 - 5 / 30 hours / $525 + $10 text fee + gst
Pre-requisites: Thai Yoga Massage Level I.

This advanced course builds on the foundations of Thai Yoga Massage 1 and teaches you new postures and case studies in order to customize the massage for a more profound therapeutic effect.

Ayurveda

Level I: July 2 - 4 / 9 - 5:30 / 24 hrs / $450 tuition + $75 text & supplies + gst.
Pre-requisites: None.

Ayurveda, the Science of Life, is an ancient system of holistic health and medicine from India that is still used today and is gaining popularity in North America. Ayurveda is both preventative and curative, emphasizing the knowledge of self-healing and individual balance. This course is an introduction to the principles of Ayurveda, the doshas, and Ayurvedic substances. Students will learn several treatments that are common spa applications including Swedana, Shirodhara, and Abhyunga.

Level II: August 18 - 19 / 9 - 5:30 / 18 hrs / $300 tuition + $50 text & supplies + gst.
Pre-requisites: Spa Therapy Diploma, Level I or equivalent.

This 15 -hour course builds on the content of Ayurveda Level I with further exploration and skill refining in the following areas: the sub-doshas and prakriti, plant substances and powders, Ayurvedic nutrition and detoxification, marma points, abhyunga and shirodhara. Each student will receive a full treatment including shirodhara during the training.

Deep Tissue Massage

Advanced Techniques and Strategies for Shoulders and Neck
Sept 27 - 28 / 10 –5 / 12 hours / $250 tuition + $10 text & supplies + gst
Pre-requisites: An introductory course in Deep Tissue Massage.

The main focus of this seminar is the presentation of advanced Deep Tissue Massage techniques and strategies for working with the shoulder girdle and the neck. The basic concepts and strokes for addressing these body parts will be reviewed and refined.The seminar will include a discussion about the "Forward Head Posture" as well as advanced Joint Release techniques for the shoulders and the neck.

Instructor, Amaro Hogräfer