Traditional Thai Massage

Traditional Thai Massage (Nuad Bo-Rarn) has been taught and practiced in Thailand for 2500 years. Influenced by both Ayurvedic/Yogic Medicine and Buddhism, Thai Massage has a unique character that is at once relaxing and invigorating. The work blends gentle rocking, rhythmic acupressure and yoga-like stretching - deeply opening, relaxing, and revitalizing the entire body. It is unmatched in its ability to open joints and increase range of motion and flexibility.

Thai Massage is rapidly growing in popularity in the United States, and is now a regular offering at many spas and other healing centers.

The Thai Massage courses taught by Kondañña (Barry Kapke) are approved by the International Thai Therapists Association (ITTA). Because the course is taught by an ITTA/AOBTA-Certified Instructor, it is accepted by both associations towards meeting membership requirements. Students successfully completing the Thai Massage course are eligible for free student membership in ITTA for their first year.

These popular courses do fill up quickly so it is recommended to register well in advance. If the course is full, you may ask to be placed on a waiting list in case there should be a cancellation. Sign up for maillist announcements of upcoming classes and workshops.

Thai Massage Trainings for 2006

TO REGISTER: Except where otherwise noted, please send a check or money order, payable to Barry Kapke, at PO Box 504, Occidental, CA 5465. A non-refundable registration fee of $50 per 1-day workshop or $100 for a workshop of 2 or more days will reserve your place and the balance will be due three working days prior to class. To register by credit card, simply select the "Add to Cart" button for the workshop(s) you are interested in. Credit card payment is only available via this website. Credit card payment is for the full tuition, plus a 3% convenience fee. Please include you name, phone number, and email address, so that I can contact you with directions and orientation information.

Classes to be announced. Please check back.

Plan ahead to take advantage of the special opportunity to intensively study Thai Massage intensive with Kondañña in a 7-day residential. This year, Kondañña will be offering two intensives at the beautiful Heartwood Institute, near Garberville, in Northern California. Dates are July 15-21, 2006 and September 30 - October 6, 2006. For more information about costs and registration, please go directly to the Heartwood Institute website. For more information about the course, please contact Kondañña directly.

For more information, please contact Kondañña (Barry Kapke) at info@bodhiwork.org