Thai Yoga Massage
Understanding the harmony of giving and receiving
Dates
Oct 30 - Nov 3, 2026
Yogendra Ashram
Cali - Colombia
Thai Yoga Massage is a healing art that restores balance to the body. This therapy uses passive yoga to open energy lines in the recipient.
By the end of this Level 1 training, students will be able to offer a complete 1.5-hour Traditional Thai Massage session, working confidently in four positions: supine, prone, side-lying, and seated.
This training is suitable for those wishing to work professionally, as well as for those who want to share Thai Massage safely with friends and family.
Many students integrate Thai Massage into their existing professions (yoga teachers, therapists, bodyworkers, healers), while others choose to dedicate themselves fully to Thai Massage practice.
The course is taught by a senior teacher trainer with over 13 years of experience training Thai Massage therapists internationally.
What's Includes
Massage sequence
Complete Thai Massage sequence lasting one and a half hours.
Sequence manual
You will receive the manual for the sequence performed during the course
What You Will Learn
- Foundations of Traditional Thai Massage
- Introductory study of the Sen energy lines and their basic applications
- Thai Massage philosophy rooted in Buddhism, Yoga, and Ayurveda
- History of Thai Massage, including great teachers and lineages
- Physical, mental, and energetic preparation of the therapist
- Quality of touch: pressure, rhythm, listening, and presence
- Principles of body mechanics and alignment to protect and care for your body
- Fundamental sequences in supine, prone, and seated positions
- Smooth transitions and conscious use of body weight
- Introduction to body reading and postural observation
- How to align and care for your own body while giving massage
- Elemento de lista
- Fundamental principles for offering a safe, effective, and mindful massage
- Ethics, consent, and the creation of a safe therapeutic space
- Basic practices for therapist self-care
All experience levels are welcome
Five days at a yoga retreat
They will also participate daily in Pranayama, Meditation, and yogic philosophy, cultivating inner knowledge and surrender as channels of divine love.
¡Explore this opportunity to support others in their healing!
These techniques are suitable for healthcare professionals as well as anyone interested in learning healing techniques to use with family and friends.
Daily Schedule
9:00 a.m.
Meditation, pranayama, and gentle stretching
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Kirtan, philosophy, and Thai Massage theory
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Thai Massage practice
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Lunch and rest
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Group dynamics and theory
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Thai Massage practice
4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Integration time
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Therapeutic Yoga class (optional – especially recommended for those completing Yoga Alliance certification)
6:30 p.m.
Dinner (for those staying at the ashram)
Evening activities (optional):
Group dynamics , sound healing, holistic ceremonies, practice time or rest.
Investment and Payment Methods
Full Price:
$485 USD (excluding lodging and meals)
Early Bird Price: $465 USD
$1,715,000 COP (Colombian pesos)
Early Bird Price: <br<$1,645,000 COP (Colombian pesos)
A deposit of $125 USD ($450,000 COP)
is required to reserve your course.
The remaining balance can be paid in installments depending on the month the initial payment is made.
Accommodation options at Yogendra:
<br<$115,000 COP per night with 3 meals.
$25 USD per night with meals and lodging.
$15 USD per day for a private room.
PAYMENT METHODS: Cash / Paypal (With Credit Card) or Bank Deposit in USA, Colombia, Peru.
About Your Instructor
Shyam Vallabhi Devi Dasi
(USA)
Shyam Vallabhi is an international yoga teacher and Ayurveda therapist who has dedicated over two decades to living and sharing the path of yoga.
Her work integrates yoga, Ayurveda, and therapeutic understanding, guiding students to reconnect with their body, balance their energy, and bring the practice into daily life.
She travels yearly to India to continue her studies and to guide students into direct experience of the tradition. Her background in anthropology and work with non-profits focused on human and environmental rights informs her grounded and holistic approach.
She has been featured as a teacher at international festivals including Bali Spirit Festival, Cali Yoga Fest, Ecuador Yoga Festival, and Peru Yoga Festival.
As founder of Yogendra Ashram in Cali, Colombia, and Dhanvantari Ayurveda & Panchakarma Center in Peru, she leads teacher trainings, healing programs, and retreats internationally.
Through her teaching, she offers not only knowledge, but a space for transformation, integration, and deeper connection.
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