Somathai™ is a training in learning the language of the body. Rooted in traditional Thai bodywork and informed by contemporary somatic understanding, Somathai teaches practitioners how to work with the body as a living, sensing system rather than a collection of parts to be fixed.
Students learn a complete foundational sequence while developing the skills of observation, touch, pacing, adaptation, and relational presence that allow the work to become responsive rather than mechanical. At its heart, Somathai™ is a practice of relational healing. It explores how touch influences the nervous system, how safety supports change, and how healing emerges through relationship - with ourselves, with others, and with the living intelligence of the body itself.
WEDNESDAY - Sunday:
OCTOBER 28TH - NOVEMBER 1ST
10am - 5pm
Over the course of five days, students learn far more than a sequence of techniques. They learn how to observe, how to make informed decisions, and how to meet another person with skill, presence, and care. Because healing is not created by technique alone. It emerges through relationship, attention, and the body's innate capacity to move toward safety, organization, and connection.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Module 1 introduces the foundational principles and practices of the Somathai™ method. Students learn a complete floor-based Thai bodywork sequence while developing the perceptual and relational skills that allow the work to become responsive rather than mechanical.
Throughout the training, we explore:
Foundations of Thai Bodywork
A complete foundational Somathai™ sequence
Supine, prone, and seated positions
Compression, mobilization, and assisted stretching techniques
Body mechanics, leverage, and ergonomics
Rhythm, pacing, and session flow
The art of transitioning seamlessly between techniques
Foundations of Somatic PracticeThe body as a lived and felt experience
Nervous system regulation and co-regulation
Sensation as the body's primary language
Presence, attention, and therapeutic relationship
Trauma-informed principles for touch-based work
Developing perceptual awareness through touch
Foundations of Professional PracticeClient intake and assessment
Creating safety and supporting consent
Session planning and decision-making
Practitioner sustainability and self-care
Building confidence in working with a wide range of bodies
Knowledge is power.
When you understand your body and nervous system, you gain the freedom and autonomy to reshape your life — and help others do the same.
This course is designed to get you practicing traditional Thai Massage from a deeply intuitive, nurtured and trauma-informed space.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
Five days of immersive, hands-on instruction
A complete foundational Somathai™ sequence
Daily supervised practice exchanges
Individual feedback and mentorship
Printed and digital training manual
Guidance in trauma-informed and nervous system-informed touch
Access to the Somathai™ graduate community
Resources for continued study and development
30 CEUs upon completion of certification requirements
Class size is limited to 12 students
Exchange: $1,295
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FAQ
- What is Thai Yoga?
Thai Yoga, also called Thai Yoga Massage or Thai Massage, is an ancient and sacred system of healing with roots in Yoga, Ayurvedic Medicine and Buddhist spiritual practice. It is a unique and powerfully effective system of therapeutic bodywork combining rhythmic massage, acupressure, Asana (yogic stretching), gentle twisting, energy work, and meditation. This 3,000 year old tradition of bodywork stimulates and balances the flow of energy within the body, opening the areas that are blocked, bringing the receiver deeper into balance. This system creates a powerful release of stress and tension, an increase in vitality and well-being, and deepens the connection between mind, body and spirit in both the giver and receiver. Sessions are performed fully clothed on a mat on the floor.
- What should I bring/wear to class?
Students should plan to dress in comfortable clothes that allow for a free range of movement - such as you would wear for yoga or the gym - free of zippers or buttons. Dressing in layers is also recommended to account for changes in temperature. Please also bring a notebook and pen.
There will be a 1 hour lunch break each day. While there are many food options nearby in the neighborhood, students may also wish to bring their own lunch or snacks.
- Are payment plans or scholarships available?
Yes.
A limited number of partial scholarships are available for members of historically marginalized communities. If the cost of training would otherwise prevent you from attending, please email info@maharose.com for information about current scholarship opportunities.
For payment plans, please email info@maharose.com to make arrangements.
- Do I need any previous experience or training?
It is recommended that students have a movement practice, though no previous experience or training is required for this course. However, please note that Somatic Thai Yoga IS a physical practice - students will need to be able to get up and down from the ground, support the bodyweight of another, and spend time some time in a kneeling and squat position.
- What is your refund/cancellation policy?
Please note that there is a strict no refund policy.
- Are CEUs available for this training?
Yes - 30 CEUs are offered through NCBTMB - National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork and YA - Yoga Alliance.
Have more questions or want to make sure this training is a good fit for you before registering? Click below to schedule a free 20-minute phone call with the instructor, Sarah Seely.
