What it's about
This five-day course is one of two Anatomy in Motion courses that Thierry Bienfaisant of the Anathai school in Brussels teaches for Thai massage practitioners at the Sunshine Massage School in Chiang Mai. They combine the principles of osteopathy and anatomy with Thai Yoga Massage to create a dialogue with the tissues and open doorways into the structural, emotional and energetic body.
Week 1, The Central Axis, covers the spine and pelvis. Participants locate and identify the main segments of the spine and pelvis, palpate the landmarks and clarify the key biomechanics, with the related innervation and vascularisation that influence the receiver's mobility and vitality. Practical applications use Thai massage stretching, slow deep pressure, acupressure and dynamic approaches to release tension and density in the pelvis and to mobilise the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. The aim is expanded perception and palpation, with anatomy as the key to a clear three-dimensional picture of the body.
The courses are open to all levels and backgrounds in Thai massage, regardless of previous schools or styles. This week runs from 8 to 12 February 2027 at the Sunshine Massage School in Chiang Mai, with 30 CE hours, for 11,500 baht (about €300).