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Classic Thai Massage with Sarah Cheiky


  • Bodhi Yoga 33047 Grand River Avenue Farmington, MI, 48336 United States (map)

The 'Classic' Traditional Thai Massage 1 & 2
NCTMB CE Certificate - 1 or 2 Weekends, 20-40 Hours
We will cover the 'Basic' principles, ethics, bodywork and theory of the Thai Healing Art of interactive massage, energy meridian work, and yoga treatment. This is the 'Classic Routine' or Massage formalized by Ajahn Sintorn Chaichakan the founder of …

The Traditional Old Medicine Hospital, Chiang, Mai Thailand; As recorded and published by C. Pierce Salguero & D. Roylance, in The Encyclopedia of Thai Massage.
This will be taught with Westernized safety precautions for the client and practitioner by Sarah Cheiky. 

  •  ​Discuss the Basic Principles & Ethics of Thai Massage

  • Become familiar with the History of Thai Culture and Spirituality

  • Learn of the 10 major Sen Lines- Energy Meridian Work

  • Massage Techniques including: Thumbing, Palming, Forearms, Elbows, Knees & Feet

  • Learn a sequence with over 120 moves and over 60 Individual Stretches & Yoga Assists

  • Learn Proper Body Mechanics

  • Learn Basic Anatomy

  • Learn Breathing and Meditation techniques


Classic Thai Massage I ~ Weekend I – 20 CEUs

  • Acupressure, Sen Lines, Basic Leg Sequence

  • The home base of Traditional Thai Massage in which to create your art and practice, a beautiful yet challenging introduction to the 'Basics'.

  • ​Building a structural foundation on which to build a solid Thai massage practice. Including Introduction to the Thai system of healing with concentration of hands on massage techniques, acupressure and thumbing the major Sen Lines of the legs and arms with beginning assisted yoga postures for the lower and upper body. 

  • Great place for anyone to start, especially the beginner.


    Classic Thai Massage II ~ Weekend II - 20 CEUs

  • Full Body Assisted & Finishing Sequences 

  • Naturally growing and continuing from the first weekend's foundation, introducing larger assisted yoga stretches, with back massage, shoulder mobilization, neck & head series as options, Thai culture and ample practice time. ​​

  • Good start for the yogi with an understanding of personal practice and interest in physical assisting and beginning hands on techniques.

All Class Hours:
Friday 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-7pm

Early Bird Registration by July 31st, 2024, Receive $100 off Registration when you sign up for both weekends.

Weekend 1 is no longer required to take 2 | 20 Hour CE Certificate is awarded after completion of each weekend.

Payment Plans available: Please Email Us at BodhiYogaFarmington.com

Weekend One Only | https://bodhiyogafarmington.as.me/?appointmentType=40933807

Both Weekends

Earlier Event: August 28
Hatha Yoga (Spanish Speaking)
Later Event: September 20
Classic Thai Massage with Sarah Cheiky