Advanced One-Day Training for Qualified Massage Therapists — £165
Originating in India over 2,500 years ago and later evolving in Thailand, Thai massage is a holistic practice that blends assisted yoga stretches with rhythmic pressure. This advanced course focuses specifically on the stretching techniques only drawn from traditional Thai massage — a key element that enhances a feeling of relaxation and looseness.
You will learn how to safely and effectively perform these stretches on clients, either as a standalone treatment or as an integrated technique within existing massage routines. This training is especially valuable for massage therapists, personal trainers, and yoga teachers, who may also incorporate these techniques into their sessions.
Often referred to as “lazy man’s yoga,” Thai massage delivers many of the benefits of yoga while allowing the client to remain passive and relaxed. It is widely used by both everyday clients and athletes, and is increasingly featured in sports massage practices.
Key Features of the Course:
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Hands-on instruction in assisted Thai yoga stretches
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Techniques that can be adapted to clothed treatments or oil-based massages (e.g., Swedish or Deep Tissue)
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Emphasis on client comfort and body awareness
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Suitable for integration into rehabilitation, fitness, or wellness sessions
Please note: This is an advanced course designed for qualified massage therapists, personal trainers, and yoga teachers seeking to expand their therapeutic skill set.
Please note: This is not an evidence-based sports massage course focused on clinical stretching methods such as PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) or muscle activation techniques.
Instead, this course teaches simple, intuitive stretching techniques designed to enhance client comfort, promote relaxation, and down-regulate the nervous system. The focus is on delivering a deeply soothing experience that supports overall wellbeing, rather than targeting specific performance outcomes.
The Glasgow School of Massage 