Working with back pain
Thai Yoga Massage 3-day advanced training (20h)

This training is for practitioner who already have a little experience, and feel ready to expand their skill set. You probably find that about every second client who comes to you for a treatment, suffers from some kind of back pain. In this course you will learn the different ways we can approach back pain in our treatments, a number of protocols and a large selection of moves and techniques that will support your clients in their individual healing process.  

Upcoming courses

18th - 20th November 2022
​at Little Yoga Space, Lisbon

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Why do people have back pain?

There could be a number of reasons, why people develop back pain: 

• something structural, like scoliosis or a herniated disc
• muscular tension, which could be a result of the structural challenges, or come from stress, or bad posture
• injuries
• conditions (especially inflammatory) related to your digestive organs
• stagnation
• kidney issues
• or it could be from emotional turmoil or having to deal with something challenging

Course overview

A mobile and vital spine is important to maintain general health, and better ease of movement allows for a better quality of life. This course is an opportunity to expand on your knowledge, your repertoire and techniques in order to give a more therapeutically relevant treatment. We will focus on: 

• the different protocols to address back pain
  
• how to work the respective energy lines
• releasing tension in the main muscles that could be at the route of the back pain
• abdominal massage techniques
• working on the kidneys
• particular techniques directly on the spine to restore its natural vitality
• dynamic moves
  
• how to use your feet, knees and elbows​​

What previous participants say

It's truly been an amazing 6 days. Thank you. I feel truly inspired. ~ Emma

This retreat has been a joy. ~ Deb

Thank you for a beautiful, nurturing experience. ~ Thérèse

Equity pricing

This training course is offered with a scaled pricing structure with three options rather than one fixed price. The intention is to allow more people to access the course, supported by the community and those who have access to more funds. Please choose the option that feels appropriate to you and your circumstances. You will not be asked to justify your choice.

TIER 1
REBALANCING
For those with good financial resources and wish to support the participation of others to help rebalance systemic inequity.

360€

TIER 2
FAIR
For those with medium incomes and who have sufficient financial resources and can pay the fair value for the training.

320€

TIER 3
SUPPORTED
For those who currently have limited financial resources and can benefit from a place supplemented by the community.

280€

Schedule & location

Daily schedule: 
09h-13h - class (with a short break in the middle)
13h-14h30 - lunch break (bring your own or enjoy one of the local cafes/restaurants)
14h30-17h30 - class ​(with a short break in the middle)

​This training takes place at Little Yoga Space in Lisbon. 
Rua da Assunção 42, 1100-044 Lisboa

Register here!