THE MEETING POINT
THAI MASSAGE MEETS OSTEOPATHY
An Advanced Training by Pau Castellsagué
APRIL 11-22, 2022 at Omshanti
info@thaimassageacademy.org
A course designed for practitioners looking to expand their horizons and search for new inspiration. Step by step, students will be guided to improve their ability to listen, palpate, feel and treat throughout the whole body.
The underlying mission of this course is to get together and develop our ability to have a meaningful dialogue with the structure under our hands. We learn this new language and we can deeply touch bones, joints, muscles, fascias, organs, etc… We become very specific, without losing a global holistic approach.
At the end of the course, you will receive an international diploma as a Thai yoga masseur from the prestigious Sunshine Network.
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Thai Yoga Massage
A Thai Massage course is always a spiritual experience that combines meditation, yoga and the practice of loving-kindness. A communion between two human beings, a co-created dance of mindful touch and presence. The way we move, the way we breathe, the way we contact and connect, the way we hold space and allow healing to happen… this is the ancient art of Thai Yoga Massage.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is based on a crystal clear vision of Anatomy, Physiology and body mechanics… and aims to bring back vitality and mobility in the areas where it is most needed. Through our ability to listen and touch our patient with softness and precision, tapping into our unlimited curiosity, we can help restore balance and create a platform where healing can unfold.
We are excited and enthusiastic to share effective osteopathic methods such as Reciprocal Tension, Functional Exaggeration, Hoover, Inhibition, Recoil,
Rebound, Pumping, GOT, etc… We will also provide a first introduction to the Cranial Field (Cranio-Sacral therapy) and osteopathic treatment of the organs (kidneys, mesentery, liver, spleen, heart… )
An 11-day experience!
This course is designed for intermediate and advanced practitioners with previous experience in Thai Massage, looking for expanding their horizons and searching for new inspiration. Step by step, students will be guided to improve their ability to listen, palpate, feel and treat throughout the whole body.
The underlying mission of this course is to get together and develop our ability to have a meaningful dialogue with the structure under our hands. We learn this new language and we can deeply touch bones, joints, muscles, fascias, organs, etc… We become very specific, without losing a global holistic approach.
At the end of the course, you will receive an international diploma as a Thai yoga practitioner from the prestigious Sunshine Network.
Pricing
This course is residential and the price includes three delicious meals a day, accommodation, all classes and a manual.
- Residential (dorm, tent or van): €1250,-
- Non-residential: €1100,-
At the end of the course you will receive an international diploma as Thai Yoga Masseur from the prestigious Sunshine Network.
Registration process
For this course you need prior experience in Thai Massage, the more the better. At least one 10-day course in Thai Massage and a year of giving treatments.
- Fill out the application form and we will let you know as soon as possible if you are accepted into the course.
- To reserve your spot you to make a deposit of €250,-
- If for any reason the course can not be held, you receive a full refund of your deposit.
For any questions email to: info@thaimassageacademy.org
Schedule
- Arrival: April 11th after 15.00
- Departure: April 22nd after lunch
- In the days between we follow this daily schedule
- There will be half a day off in the middle of the course.
| Time | program |
|---|---|
| 6.15 – 8.30 | Chanting, Meditation and Yoga |
| 8.30 – 10.00 | Breakfast |
| 10.00 – 13.30 | Thai Massage & Osteopathy |
| 13.30 – 16.00 | Lunch and rest |
| 16.00 – 19.00 | Thai Massage & Osteopathy |
| 19.00 – 20.30 | Dinner |
| 20.30 – 21.30 | Bhakti Yoga and more |
| 22.00 | Mouna: Silence |
About Pau
Pau started his spiritual journey in 2005 with his first trip to India that became a life-changing experience. He quit his job and his career as a journalist to study Yoga and, together with his brother Wari and his sister Mireia, they created the Omshanti Yoga Studio and later on, the Barcelona Yoga Conference.
Yoga opened the doors, AcroYoga was the catalyzer… and finally, Thai Massage was the one that stole his heart. Over the years, his passion for Thai Massage has repeatedly brought him to the Lahu Village (northern Thailand) and the Sunshine House Greece (Evia). In 2014, Laurino Bertelli, his first inspiration and mentor, authorized him as a Sunshine Massage School teacher
.
He was also touched by the vision and dedication of Arjan Pischest, KrishnaTakis, David Lutt, Arno L’Hermitte, Joerg Schuerpf, Itzhak Helman, and Kaline Alayna Kelly.
Now 5 years of Osteopathy studies come to an end… and a whole new world opens up.
Contact
How to arrive
BY TRAIN / AIRPORTS
FROM BARCELONA OR GIRONA BY CAR
AP-7 exit 12 ‘Cardedeu’ turn left on the first roundabout towards ‘Cardedeu est’. When you get to a second roundabout take direction ‘Granollers’ to your left. Still 2 km, you pass another roundabout all straight and when you see a petrol station on your left take the first street on your right (Green Park direction). You rise to find a direction signal ‘Marata’ to your right. 100m ‘Marata’ direction find an entrance to the left with an indication of ‘Omshanti’. A low sandy path to the right, find parking area.
FROM GRANOLLERS
Granollers direction to Cardedeu (the hospital will be on your left, past the roundabout and past the stores Hipo, at the sign of petrol station 500m turn left (Green Park direction). You rise to find a direction signal ‘Marata’ right. Still 300m ‘Marata’ direction to find an entrance to the left with an ‘Omshanti’ indication. Lower right on the sand road and park past the oak. Upload walking the path to your right.
ARRIVAL | April 11 at 15h
We will organize pickups from the ‘Granollers Centre’ train station. We kindly ask you not to arrive before 15h
DEPARTURE | April 22nd after lunch
We will organize rides to the train station from 13h on. The last ride will be at 16h. Please arrange to leave the venue latest at 16h.
Venue
Omshanti Yoga Studio is a family-based yoga studio and retreat center. A homely and humble space on the top of a hill, the horizon goes from mountain Montserrat to the Natural Park of Montseny. Located in Granollers, 30 minutes from Barcelona city.
*Notice that Omshanti is located 35 minutes-train outside Barcelona +5 minute taxi from the train station.
Installations
Outdoor workshop space 200m2
Indoor workshop space 144m2
Swimming Pool & Steam Bath
Shared dorms in bunk beds
Camping space
Accommodation
Shared dorms and camping available. You can also bring your van.
For dorms, we provide bed sheets, pillow with pillowcase and blankets. For campers, we can offer up to 10 mattresses with matching bedsheets for the first ones to book.
We do not provide tents, pillows nor blankets for campers.
Food
3 vegetarian meals per day (including eggs and dairy). Fruit, nuts and tea available all day. Option for vegans, allergies and specific diets.
You are welcome to bring your own extra food or beverages.
Omshanti is a meat, smoke and alcohol-free space.
