Learn a full sequence
Build an approximately 90-minute massage, step by step. Bring the techniques together into a coherent session you can continue practicing after the course.
Level 1 · 50-hour certification · Cali, ColombiaThai Yoga Massage:
Thai Yoga Massage:
the art of mindful touch
February 26–March 2, 2027
Learn a complete massage sequence, develop sensitive hands, and discover a practice of movement, breath and presence.
Five days of guided, hands-on learning at Yogendra Ashram in Cali. Give, receive and refine your touch within a supportive yoga community.
50 hours · Level 1A complete practical foundation
5 days / 4 nightsResidential immersion
All levels welcomeNo previous experience required
Why comeA skill you can share.
A skill you can share.
A practice you can live.
Thai Yoga Massage brings together clear technique and the quality of your attention. Learn how to work with another person while becoming more aware of your own breath, posture and presence.
Develop confidence through practice
Give and receive every day. Learn from demonstration, your partner’s experience and personal corrections, developing sensitivity alongside technique.
Immerse yourself in ashram life
Let meditation, breath, vegetarian meals and community support your learning. Make space to slow down and connect in the mountains above Cali.
About the practice
A moving meditation
Often described as passive yoga, Thai Yoga Massage combines assisted movement, gentle stretching and rhythmic compression with an attentive quality of touch.
In this Level 1 course, you learn to move with the receiver rather than push against them. Breath, timing and body mechanics become as important as the sequence itself.
The training is open to yoga teachers, bodyworkers and therapists expanding their skills, as well as beginners who want to share a practical art of care with friends, family or their community.
The learning journeyFrom your first touch
From your first touch
to a complete session
We start with the foundations and build progressively. You do not need to arrive with massage experience or an advanced yoga practice.
Foundations & philosophy
Explore the history and philosophy of Thai Yoga Massage and its connections with Buddhism, yoga and Ayurveda. Cultivate an attentive, generous quality of presence.
Body mechanics & mindful touch
Learn to use your body weight, breath and alignment rather than force. Practice palming, rhythmic compression and assisted stretches while caring for your own body.
Sen lines & energetic understanding
Study the traditional Sen energy lines, their names and relationships within the Thai system. Explore how this understanding informs the flow and quality of a session.
A complete feet-to-head sequence
Build a full Level 1 sequence of approximately 90 minutes: feet and legs, hips, back, shoulders, arms and hands, neck, head and face, followed by grounding and integration.
Ayurveda & individual sensitivity
Explore the doshas and how awareness of the giver and receiver’s constitution can inform a more sensitive, harmonious approach to touch.
Client care & practical confidence
Learn to communicate clearly, recognize contraindications, respect comfort and adapt your work. Give and receive massage, refine your technique and integrate personal feedback.
Learn through giving and receiving
Partner practice from our Cusco trainings: refine your touch, body mechanics and the flow of a complete session.
Guided by experience
Demonstration and attentive feedback at Yogendra Ashram, where the next Cali immersion takes place.
From our Cusco trainings
Learning through touch
Real moments from Bhakti Yoga School partner practice: attentive pressure, assisted movement and a growing sensitivity to the receiver. Join us for the next training in Cali.
Daily rhythm
Study, practice and integrate
The days balance theory, demonstration and hands-on practice with meditation, meals and time to rest.
- 7:00–8:00 am
- Pranayama, meditation & therapeutic yoga
- 8:00–8:30 am
- Kirtan & yoga philosophy to cultivate sensitivity and consciousness
- 8:30–9:30 am
- Breakfast
- 9:30 am–1:30 pm
- Thai Massage theory & sequences
- 1:30–3:30 pm
- Lunch & rest
- 3:30–6:30 pm
- Thai Massage sequences & theory
- 6:30–7:00 pm
- Integration or group practices / ceremonies
- 7:00 pm
- Dinner
Schedule for full training days, subject to small adjustments. Opening: February 26 at 9:00 am. Closing and graduation: March 2 at 2:00 pm.
Your home during the training
Live the practice at Yogendra Ashram
At Yogendra Ashram, the training extends beyond class hours. Thai Yoga Massage practice sits alongside yoga, pranayama, meditation, kirtan, vegetarian food and the slower rhythm of the mountains above Cali.
Residential tuition includes shared accommodation and vegetarian meals, giving you space to focus on the course and settle into the life of the ashram.
Your teachersGuided by experience.
Guided by experience.
Rooted in care.
Lead teacher · Thai Yoga Massage
Shyam Vallabhi Devi Dasi
Shyam is an international yoga teacher, Ayurveda therapist and certified Thai Massage practitioner. She has studied Thai Yoga Massage since 2008 in Thailand, Laos, Bali and the United States, and has trained practitioners internationally for more than 13 years.
Her Thai teaching brings together practical technique, the practitioner’s alignment, breath and sensitivity to the receiver. She helps students understand how to work with their whole body, refine their touch and approach a session with presence.
Her wider experience in adaptive yoga, restorative practice and Ayurveda gives the training a grounded understanding of different bodies and individual needs.
Senior teacher · Bhakti & philosophy
Chaitanya Nitai Das
Chaitanya brings more than 35 years of traditional yoga practice and teaching. As International Director of Bhakti Yoga School, he shares the philosophy, meditation and devotional roots of yoga that shape the wider ashram experience.
Together, Shyam and Chaitanya connect hands-on learning with a living tradition of practice and service.
Tuition & reservation
Join the February–March immersion
February 26–March 2, 2027 · Cali, Colombia
- The complete 50-hour Level 1 program.
- Five days of guided learning and partner practice.
- A study manual and personal feedback.
- Four nights in a shared double room for residential participants.
- Vegetarian sattvic meals with the residential package.
- Bhakti Yoga School Level 1 certificate upon successful completion.
Reserve your place with a $150 USD deposit.
International tuition$750
USD · Complete residential course
International Early Bird$695
USD · Register at least one month before the course.
Regional options
Local, without meals: $595 USD regular / $535 USD Early Bird.
Early Bird applies when you register at least one month ahead. Private room upgrade: +$15 USD per night.
Questions & answers
Before you join us
Do I need massage or yoga experience?
No previous experience is required. We welcome beginners, yoga teachers, bodyworkers, therapists and anyone interested in learning attentive touch. We begin with the foundations and build the sequence step by step.
What exactly is Thai Yoga Massage?
It is a floor-based bodywork practice combining rhythmic compression, assisted stretching and work with the traditional Sen energy lines. The receiver stays clothed while the practitioner guides the movements and stretches. The course explores its meditative quality as well as the practical techniques.
Will I learn a complete massage sequence?
Yes. You will learn a Level 1 sequence of approximately 90 minutes, working from the feet through the body to the head. Demonstration, partner practice and personal feedback help you bring the individual techniques together into a flowing session.
I’m not in great yoga shape right now. Can I participate?
Yes. All levels are welcome, and advanced yoga postures are not required. We build from the ground up and focus on breath, alignment and using body weight rather than strength. The practice involves working on the floor; let us know about any limitations so we can discuss adaptations with you.
Do we give and receive massage during the training?
Yes. Students practice with one another, learning through both giving and receiving. Feeling a technique yourself helps you understand pressure, positioning and the receiver’s experience, while guided feedback develops your confidence.
When and where is the next course?
February 26–March 2, 2027 at Yogendra Ashram in Cali, Colombia. The five-day course opens on Friday, February 26 at 9:00 am and finishes on Tuesday, March 2 at 2:00 pm. The residential option includes four nights of shared accommodation.
What is included in the tuition?
Residential tuition includes the complete 50-hour Level 1 program, guided practice and personal feedback, a study manual, four nights in a shared double room and vegetarian sattvic meals. The local rate excludes meals.
What certificate will I receive?
Upon successful completion, you receive a Bhakti Yoga School Thai Yoga Massage Level 1 certificate for 50 hours. The training provides a foundation for continued practice and study in Thai bodywork.
What should I bring?
Bring comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely, layers for mornings and evenings in the mountains above Cali, and a notebook. We will send you the practical preparation details when you register.
How do I reserve and receive the Early Bird price?
Complete the registration form and reserve your place with a $150 USD deposit. International tuition is $750 USD or $695 USD Early Bird. The local rate without meals is $595 USD or $535 USD Early Bird. Register at least one month ahead for Early Bird pricing. See our payment page for the available methods.
Continue your studies
Explore our other practical immersions
Deepen your understanding of therapeutic yoga or Ayurveda through our separate 100-hour trainings. Each course has its own focus, dates and registration.
Learn to offer touch
with skill and presence.
Come with curiosity. Give, receive and grow through five days of Thai Yoga Massage at Yogendra Ashram in Cali.
Join the Level 1 training