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Edmonton "Thai Yoga Massage Module 1: Supine & Seated Positions"



3-Days: Sat. Oct. 15 - Mon. Oct. 17, 2022
Save $55 with Early Bird Rate until Aug. 31st: $595+$27.50 gst (Total $624.75) | After Aug. 31st: $650+tx
Location: 'Healing Connections Wellness Centre' 10548 - 115th St., NW, Edmonton, 2nd Floor Yoga Studio
Instructor: Stephen Tate, RMT & Certified Banyan Thai Massage Academy Instructor

Credits: CRMTA 20.0 CEC's, CMMOTA 15.25 CEC's, NHPC 15.0 CEC's, BCRPA 20.0 CEC's, MTAS 20.0 CEC's
18 In-person spaces left in this course
No pre-requisites





This is an important module in series of courses, designed to provide the student with a solid foundation of knowledge of how to work Thai Massage in all of the 4-positions (Supine, Side Lying, Seated, Prone). In Module 1, the positions of Supine and Seated are introduced.


The form of Thai Yoga Massage technique taught in this course incorporates gentle rocking, deep stretching and rhythmic compression to create a truly unique and therapeutic massage experience for the recipient. It is both relaxing and therapeutic.


What you will learn in this course:

  • Learn a total of 68-Thai Yoga Massage sequences for the entire body with the recipient in the Supine and Seated positions, from feet up to the head.
  • Learn how to apply Thai Yoga Massage using your feet, elbows, forearms, thumbs and palms to target the legs, feet, hips and back to create a dynamic and unique repertoire for your clients.
  • Learn the history, rules, methods, benefits, directions and abbreviations of Thai Yoga Massage.
  • The use of acupressure, reflexology and compressions will be applied on the 'Sen Energy Lines' to initiate the movement of internal energy in the body. The Sen Lines are similar to those found in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Classroom studies will include work on 3-major lines for the legs (Kalathari, Itta, Pingkala, Sahatsarangsi & Thawari), plus 1-major line on the upper body and arms (Kalathari). The health benefits of working these lines will also be explored.
  • Learn how to perform assisted Inversion Yoga Stretches such as 'Shoulder Stand', 'Plow', 'Frog' and 'Happy Baby', plus some popular Yogic stretches in the seated position such as 'Cat-Cow'.
  • You will have lots of opportunity to both practice and receive on your partner during the course. Each segment begins with introduction and Teacher Demonstration, after which time, students are guided through their practice. Begin with short sequences and progressively lengthen the time. Students have the opportunity to practice a 1-hour Thai Yoga Massage in class on their partner. After your training, you will be able to offer up to a 2-hour massage, if not longer. There is a lot of wonderful material in this course and you will be able to pick and choose and customize your treatments to match the needs of your clients.
  • Sequences of the Thai Massage & Yogic Stretches are presented in a step-by-step sequence in your workbook and include diagrams and abbreviations that describe each step. This makes it easier to follow along for your future practice.

What is included in this course:

  • Workbook that includes picture diagrams and detailed abbreviated descriptions of the step-by-step sequences.
  • Pre-class YouTube Video: 'Sen Energy Lines' - how to locate and work the 3 major lines of the legs
  • Unlimited 90-day Video On-Demand Access to Zoom Media recordings of a similar training event. The link(s) will be provided to you approximately 7 days after you have completed your training.​


Registration for Edmonton "Thai Yoga Massage: Supine & Seated Positions"
(Module 1) 3-Days, Sat. Oct. 15 - Mon. Oct. 17, 2022
Save $55 with Early Bird when registering by Aug. 31st / Total cost: $624.75 (GST incl.)
After Aug. 1st: $682.50 (GST incl.)



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"Thai Hand Reflexology & Massage" 1-Day Course, 7.0 Hours



1-Day, Thurs. Oct. 20, 2022 / 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Save $55 with Early Bird Rate until Aug. 31st: $295 + $14.75 gst (Total $309.75) | After Aug. 31st: $350+tx
Instructor: Sharon Brown-Horton, Thai Massage Master Instructor
Location: 'Healing Connections Wellness Centre' 10548 - 115th St. NW, Edmonton
Credits: CRMTA 7.0 CEC's, NHPC 5.0 CEC's, CMMOTA 7.0 CEC's, MTAS 7.0 Primary CEC's, MTANS 3.5 CEC's, MTWPAM 7.0 Primary CEC's

16 In-person spaces left in this course / 8 Online Livestreaming spaces left in this course





Pre-requisites: None
Online options available: Choose self-paced or virtual Livestreaming on the actual course dates. Contact using the Contact Form to discuss your options.


Thai Hand Reflexology is an ancient form of massage that is based on Thai Medicine and 'Sen Energy' healing. It is a non-invasive health technique that recognizes that parts of the body such as the hand and foot reflect the whole body. What makes Thai Hand Reflexology different from that of Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques, is the use of a wooden massage tool.


This is an exceptionally relaxing treatment to receive and provides the client with the chance to unwind fully. this treatment can be performed virtually anywhere, from an airplane, train or car to an office, shop, clinic, hospital or home. It is a safe, natural healing art that can be used effectively as an alternative to Foot Reflexology. For example, if someone has a foot injury, a leg and/or foot in a cast, ticklish feet, or if they don't want their feet worked on for personal reasons.


Thai Hand Reflexology is empowering, because whether someone suffers from irritable bowel syndrome, sinusitis, headache, needs relief from stress, or to boost immunity, it can help. An added benefit of Hand Reflexology is that the Practitioner can use the techniques on themselves.


What you will learn in this course:

  • Benefits of Hand Reflexology and how the Reflexology points refer to organs, systems and bones of the body.
  • Learn 30-steps of work for a relaxing Hand Reflexology Massage sequence to mobilize and warm up the wrists, fingers and hands, prior to working on the Reflex points with the wooden massage stick.
  • Learn how to use the wooden stick to apply intermittent pressure over 25-Reflex points on the palmar surface of both hands. This is combined with using thumb and finger slides, thumb circles or thumb presses.
  • Learn how to stimulate the 'Sen Kalathari' Energy Line for improved health and to open the internal energy flow.
  • Upon completion of this course, you will be able to perform a 60-min. Thai Hand Reflexology treatment to a client.

What is included in this course:

  • Picture Workbook that includes step-by-step sequences, described in abbreviated format. Includes a list of all Reflexology points learned and the benefits of working each point and full colour Hand Reflexology Chart.
  • Re-useable Wooden Reflexology Massage Stick
  • Unlimited 90-day Video On-Demand Access to the Zoom Media recordings of this training event. The link(s) will be provided to you approximately 7-days after you have attended the Live training event.
  • Online Students: You will be mailed your Workbook and Wooden Reflexology Massage Stick. If you register for a pre-recorded course, you will receive the Zoom On-Demand Access recording links of the training event within 24 hours. If you register for a course that is being recorded in the future, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Live Group Chats throughout the training event. You will also receive the Zoom Recording Links for unlimited 90-day access. You will be mailed your Certificate after you have completed a 60-min. private Zoom Meeting with me to review your skills and address any questions that you may have.
  • In person students will be presented with a Certificate of Completion at the end of the training day.


Registration for Edmonton "Thai Hand Reflexology & Massage" 1-day, Thurs. Oct. 20, 2022
Save $55 when registering by Aug. 31st: $295+$14.75GST /Total: $309.75
After Aug. 1st: $350+GST



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Edmonton "Thai Foot Reflexology & Massage" 7.0 Hours



1-Day, Fri. Oct. 21, 2022 / 9:30AM - 5:30PM / No pre-requisites
Save $55 with Early Bird Rate until Aug. 31st: $295+tx | After Aug. 31st: $350+tx
Instructor: Sharon Brown-Horton, Thai Massage Master Instructor
Location: 'Healing Connections Wellness Centre' 10548 - 115th St. NW Edmonton / 2nd Floor Yoga Studio
Credits: CRMTA 7.0 CEC's, CMMOTA 7.0 CEC's, NHPC 5.0 CEC's, MTAS 7.0 Primary CEC's

16 In-person spaces left in this course / 8 Online Streaming Spaces left in this course





Foot Reflexology is an ancient form of Massage that has been used for more than 3,000 years to stimulate the body's internal organs as well as blood and lymph circulation. It is a non-invasive health technique that recognizes that parts of the body such as the feet, reflect the whole body.


What makes Thai Foot Reflexology different from that of Traditional Foot Reflexology is the unique use of the re-useable wooden tool - this greatly helps to decrease stress on thumbs and other joints while performing the treatment on clients.


What you will learn in this course:

  • How to stimulate 58-Reflex Zones, using a wooden massage tool, along with using flat knuckle slides on the plantar, medial & lateral sides of the foot, as well as the toes. This is combined with thumb slides on the dorsal surface of the foot.
  • The work on the Reflex Zones will be combined with 31-cream based massage techniques using hands, palms and fingers to relax lower legs and massage feet & ankles.
  • Learn how to perform a 60-min. Traditional Thai Foot Reflexology & Massage treatment in a step-by-step manner, using a picture workbook.
  • This treatment may be performed on a massage table, in a chair, or bed or on the floor mat.

What is included in this course:

  • Workbook - includes full colour Reflexology Chart, step-by-step descriptions and pictures, plus full list of 58-Reflexology Zones, health benefits and locations
  • Re-Useable Wooden Reflexology Stick
  • Unlimited 90-day Video On-Demand Access to the Zoom Media recordings of this training event. The link(s) will be provided to you approximately 7 days after you have completed your training.
  • You will be presented with your Certificate of Completion at the end of the training day.




Registration for Edmonton "Thai Foot Reflexology & Massage" 1-day, Fri. Oct. 21, 2022
Save $55 with Early Bird Rate when registering by Aug. 31st / Total cost: $309.75 (GST incl.)
After Aug. 1st: $367.50 (GST incl.)



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Edmonton "Thai Massage on the Table" 2-Days, 14.0 Hours



2-Days, Sat. Oct. 22 & Sun. Oct. 23, 2022 | 9:30AM - 5:30PM Each Day | No pre-requisites
Save $55 with Early Bird Rate until Aug. 31st: $495+GST | After Aug. 31st: $550+GST
Location: 'Healing Connections Wellness Centre' 10548 - 115th St. NW, Edmonton, 2nd Floor Yoga Studio
Credits: MTAS 14.0 Primary CEC's, CRMTA 14.0 CEC's, NHPC 10.0 CEC's, CMMOTA 11.25 CEC's, MTANS 7.5 Primary CEC's, MTWPAM 14.0 Primary CEC's, MTAM 14.0 Core Competency Credits
Instructor: Sharon Brown-Horton, Founding Director of Banyan Thai Massage Academy, Certified Instructor of the International Thai Massage School (ITM, Chiang Mai Thailand), NHPC Registered Thai Massage Practitioner

18 In-person spaces left in this course / 8 Online virtual classroom spaces left in this course





No pre-requisites / Available as in-person and Online (both self-paced as well as Livestreaming virtually on the actual training dates)


This Table-based Course is perfect for students who are looking to explore what Thai Massage is all about!


This course gives you a little bit of what is learned from both the Traditional Thai Yoga Massage Module 1 & Module 2 Mat-based courses and explores Thai Massage sequences and yogic like stretches with the recipient in the Supine, Prone & Side Lying Positions. If you are limited for space in your studio/massage clinic, or cannot get down on a mat to work comfortably on a client, then this course is for you! What you will learn in this course:


• Explore the healing potential of Thai Massage! This 2,500 year old healing wisdom incorporates the use of 'Metta' that is taken from the Buddhist philosophy of imparting loving kindness on all beings and is often referred to as the Lazy Person's Yoga. Recent research has found Thai Massage to have positive health benefits to easing low back pain, enhancing flexibility, lowering blood pressure and opening up the internal energy flow of the body to increase overall health.


• Learn a combination of Northern and Southern style Thai Massage and Passive Thai Yoga Stretches, as it can be applied on the Massage Table - the Practitioner has the option to either stay on the floor, or to move up and on/off the Table. Many possibilities will be explored.


• Learn 10-Reflexology points for the feet, how to work 3-major 'Sen Energy Lines' of legs and arms, Thai Yoga stretches for hip flexors, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, triceps, chest, plus R.O.M. for hips and spine.


• Learn a 60 - 90 min. full body Thai Massage sequence to include massage for back, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, face, scalp and the entire lower body.


• All students will be sent a reading assignment in advance of the course.


What is included in the In-Person and Online Self-Paced/Livestreaming course:

• Workbook with pictures and step-by-step abbreviations for all Thai Yoga Massage sequences.

Pre-class YouTube video on the topic of 'Sen Energy Lines' and how to work them.

• Unlimited 90-day Video On-Demand Access to the Zoom recordings of the recorded training event.


For Online Students: If attending virtually as a Livestreaming Student, the meeting link(s) will be provided to you the same day as your registration / payment.

• You will be mailed your Workbook. Please send email to sharon@banyanthaimassage.com to provide your mailing address (please do not use P.O. Box addresses) • Livestreaming real time Students will be mailed the Certificate upon completion of the in-person course dates. Self-Paced Students will be mailed the Certificate once you have completed a 1-hour private Zoom Virtual Coaching / Evaluation session with Instructor Sharon Brown-Horton to review any techniques and address Q & A's.





Registration for Edmonton "Thai Massage on the Table", 2-days, Sat. Oct. 22 & Sun. Oct. 23, 2022

Save $55 with Early Bird until Aug. 31st: $495+$24.75GST / Total: $519.75 GST incl.



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Edmonton "Thai-Tibetan Aroma-Oil Massage - on the Table"
14.0 Hours



2-Days, Tues. Oct. 25 & Wed. Oct. 26, 2022 / 9:30AM - 5:30PM each day / No pre-requisites
Save $55 with Early Bird Rate until Aug. 31st: $495+tx | After Aug. 31st: $550+tx
Location: "Healing Connections Wellness Centre", 10548 - 115th St., NW., Edmonton
Credits: NHPC 15.0 CEC's, MTAS 14.0 CEC's / Credits pending for CRMTA & CMMOTA - please check back with us at the end of July for updates.
Instructor: Sharon Brown-Horton, Founding Director of Banyan Thai Massage Academy, Certified Instructor of the International Thai Massage School (ITM, Chiang Mai Thailand), NHPC Registered Thai Massage Practitioner

18 In-Person Spaces left in this course / 8 Online virtual classroom spaces left in this course




Thai-Tibetan Aroma oil massage combines elements of Traditional Thai Massage with that of centuries old methods of Tibetan body work, using oil and essential oils to calm the mind & heal the body, thus creating a truly unique experience for the recipient.


What you will learn in this course:

  • Learn a total of 50 Thai-Tibetan Oil Massage sequences for the entire body with the recipient in the Supine and Prone positions, working from the feet up to the head.
  • Learn how to apply Massage using your elbows, forearms, thumbs and palms to target the legs, feet, hips, back, arms, chest, shoulders and neck. This creates a dynamic repertoire for your clients.
  • Learn how to locate and work on 3-major 'Sen' Energy Lines of the Legs (Kalathari, Itta/Pingkala, Sahatsarangsi/Thawari), in addition to the health benefits for each line. The Sen Lines are similar to those found in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
  • Learn how to locate and work 10-Reflexology points for the feet with the recipient in the Prone position.
  • Learn how to perform Thai-Tibetan Aroma Oil Massage so that it becomes a Massage Dance!
  • Students practice on each other, taking turns as Giver and Receiver. Guided practice will focus upon attention to proper body mechanics, delivery method and safety precautions.
  • Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform a 60 - 90 min. Thai-Tibetan Aroma Oil Massage on a client.

What is included in this course:

  • Picture Workbook + practice essential and carrier oil
  • Unlimited 90-day Video On-Demand Access to practice videos. The link(s) will be provided to you approximately 7 days after you have completed your training.
  • This course is will be available as a self-paced ONLINE Course after Oct. 26, 2022.
  • You will be presented with your Certificate of Completion at the end of the last day of Training.


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Registration for Edmonton "Thai-Tibetan Aroma Oil Massage on the Table"
2-Days, Tues. Oct. 25 & Wed. Oct. 26, 2022
Save $55 with the Early Bird until Aug. 31st: $495+$24.74GST / Total: $519.75
After Aug. 31st: $577.50 (GST incl.)



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"Thai Yoga Massage: Side-Lying, Prone & Seated Positions"
(Module 2) 21.0 Hours



3-Days, Sat. Nov. 12 - Mon. Nov. 14, 2022 / 9:30AM - 5:30PM each day / No pre-requisites
Early Bird Rate when paying a $100 deposit by Oct. 1st: $595+GST / After Oct. 1st: $650
Instructor: StephenTate, RMT
Location: "Healing Connections Wellness Centre", 10548 - 115th St., NW., Edmonton
Credits: CRMTA 20.0 CEC's, CMMOTA 15.25 CEC's, NHPC 15.0 CEC's, MTAS 21.0 CEC's

12 In-Person Spaces left in this course




Traditional Thai Massage is a unique form of body therapy that incorporates gentle rocking, deep yogic-like stretching and rhythmic compression to create a truly unique and therapeutic massage experience for the recipient.


This is an important module in a series of courses, designed to provide the student with a solid foundation of how to work Thai Massage in all of the 4-Positions (Supine, Side Lying, Prone & Seated). In Level 2, the positions of Side-Lying, Prone & Seated are introduced. This course may be taken PRIOR to taking Level 1. No pre-requisites are required.


What you will learn in this course:

  • Learn a total of 68-Thai Yoga Massage sequences for the entire body with the recipient in the Side-Lying, Prone and Seated positions, working from the feet up to the head.
  • Learn how to apply Thai Yoga Massage using your feet, elbows, forearms, thumbs and palms to target the legs, feet, hips, back, arms, chest, shoulders and neck. This creates a dynamic repertoire for your clients.
  • Learn how to located and work on 3-major 'Sen' Energy Lines of the Legs (Kalathari, Itta/Pingkala, Sahatsarangsi/Thawari), in addition to the health benefits for each line. The Sen Lines are similar to those found in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
  • Learn how to locate and work 10-Reflexology points for the feet with the recipient in the Prone position. This is interspersed with palm pressure and R.O.M. work on the ankles, calves and legs.
  • Learn how to perform Thai Yoga Stretches for the legs, chest, back, shoulders and spine with the client in the Side-Lying, Prone and Seated Postures. Learn some special Yogic stretches such as 'Cobra' and 'Seat Bow'.
  • Students practice on each other, taking turns as Giver and Receiver. Guided practice will focus upon attention to proper body mechanics, delivery method and safety precautions.
  • Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform a 60 min. up to 3 hour Thai Yoga Massage on a client.

What is included in this course:

  • Workbook
  • Unlimited 90-day Video On-Demand Access to practice videos. The link(s) will be provided to you approximately 7 days after you have completed your training.
  • This course is also available as a self-paced ONLINE Course
  • You will be presented with your Certificate of Completion at the end of the last day of Training.


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Registration for Edmonton "Thai Yoga Massage: Side Lying, Prone & Seated Positions"
(Module 2) 3-Days, Sat. Nov. 12 - Mon. Nov. 14, 2022
Save $$ with the Early Bird Rate when paying by Oct. 1st. Total cost: $624.75 (GST incl.)
After Oct. 1st: Total cost: $708.75 (GST incl.)



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