Thai Massage Training in Bali
Learn Traditional Thai Massage in the Mystical Retreat Setting of Bali

January 28-February 12, 2008

ITINERARY
January 28-29: Stay at the Rama Ocean View hotel, Candi Dasa, Bali
January 30-31: Go to Santra Putra Retreat Center and get settled in. Free days to explore and pamper yourself in the spas
February 1-7: 7 Day training in the Traditional massage of Thailand "Blended northern and southern style sessions"
February 8: Free Day
February 9: 1 Day training in the Traditional Balinese style of massage and spa treatments
February 10: 1 Day class in Balinese art and culture by Wayan Karja, painter
( on a quiet black sand beach overlooking Mount Agung)
February 11-12: Free days to tour the Island

This 7 Day training is for both the beginner to Thai massage and the experienced Thai practitioner. I will be teaching a blend of both Northern and Southern style techniques.

By the end of the training you will have learned techniques from all four positions of Thai massage: supine, side lying, prone and seated positions.

You will learn the ten main sen (energy) lines, acupressure points, contraindications, as well as soft tissue and deep tissue approaches to therapeutic and intuitive work. I always give alot of attention to detail and focus on proper body alignment of the practitioner throughout my trainings, bringing maximum benefit to both the practitioner and the client.

You will receive a certificate for 40 hours of training. Each day begins and ends with yoga and meditation practice to increase body awareness and to bring one into a place of mindfulness. When Thai massage is done from a meditative state it can create an environment for profound healing and expansion of consciousness for both the giver and the receiver. Each day will begin at 8:00 am until about 2:30 pm, leaving plenty of time for relaxation.

After the 7 days training in Thai Massage there will be a one-day training in Traditional Balinese massage and spa treatments taught by a Balinese teacher Made Nasib, owner of the Beji Ayu Spa in Ubud.

He will teach us on location at the spa a variety of Balinese massage techniques as well as specialized spa treatments authentic to Bali such as Traditional Lulur massage followed by a flower petal herbal bath.

We will have ample time to learn first hand also by receiving these treatments in the decadence of luxury spas on the island during our stay (ahhh, my very favourite part of learning). This training will provide a beautiful blend of techniques in the ideal tranquil setting for studying a healing art...magical Bali.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Relaxation and pampering at the luxurious Ubud Sari Health Resort (ultimate decadence)
• On Market Day shop like Balinese women with Sistiani and Swesnei
• In Ubud see traditional Balinese music and dance performances - Legong, Kecak, Barong
• Relax in the nearby hotsprings
• Tour Penestanan, a traditional village, including a visit to the family compound illustrating the design of the Balinese home and temple
• Escorted temple visits during special Ceremonies. For these visits you will be dressed in a sarong and sash and instructed in procedures for your temple visit
• Driving tours to other parts of Bali with Jodog as your informative guide and reliable driver
• Architecture in Bali tour by Jodog and Bapak
• Demonstration of making Balinese rice wine by Ebu
• Arrange a visit to a traditional stone carving family or other traditional crafts
• Walk and explore the delightful rice field paths or hike Champuan Ridge
• Enjoy wonderful inexpensive meals at the many beautiful restaurants in Ubud

Bali abounds with unique gifts and crafts, bargaining is expected in most shopsJust relax, no phones, faxes, busy schedules. Let the ducks entertain you, have a cup of fresh ginger tea, watch the changing light in the clouds, and visit with other guests


painting by Karja
(Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University)

Cost: $1,695 U.S. Funds
Price includes all trainings, 15 nights accommodations (2 nights stay at the Rama Ocean View hotel and 13 nights stay at Santra Putra Retreat Center), transportation from airport to the Ocean View hotel and to Santra Putra, breakfasts for duration of stay, catered vegetarian organic lunches for the 7-day training from the Bali Buddha Cafe.

Airline tickets can be purchased through our ticket agent for affordable prices.

If you would like to join us from another part of the world outside the USA
the cost would be $1695.00 U.S. Funds

To register call 530-272-6632
or email us

Rama Ocean View Hotel: http://www.holidayquest.de/2bali/Hotels/RamaCandi.htm

For more specific and wonderful information please go to Jim Cramer's www.baliadvisor.com

http://www.baliadvisor.com/pages/inspire.html