“An Introduction to Thai Yoga “Reusi Dat Ton”
Beginning with a Slide presentation on the History of Thai Yoga as depicted in Traditional Art. Learn about Thai Yoga and its relationship to other Yoga Traditions. Learn and practice new techniques including: Breathing Exercises, Joint Mobilization, Wind Clearing, Poses and Exercises for the: Hip, Back, Shoulders, Neck and Eyes and The Traditional use of Meditation straps. Lots of Practice Time and Handbook included.
Yoga teachers and students can learn and practice this non-Indian Yoga Tradition and broaden the range of techniques they are able to practice and teach. Thai Massage Therapists can improve their skills by learning and practicing the techniques which are the Origin and Foundation of Traditional Thai Massage. Students can earn Continuing Education Hours for Yoga Alliance and for Massage Therapy thru the NCBTMB. Students may take Part 1 (14 Hours) as a basic stand alone training of they may continue on with the complete 4-Part 50-hour specialty certification program in Traditional Thai Yoga.
“David Wells is among the most knowledgeable Western practitioners of Reusi Dat Ton (also known as “Thai Yoga”), a therapeutic exercise system from Thailand that emphasizes both physical and mental cultivation. David’s experience researching and practicing RDT and his many years as a practitioner and teacher of yogic traditions give him the ideal background to introduce this system to North American students.”
C. Pierce Salguero, Ph.D., Author of Encyclopedia of Thai Massage and many other books on Thai healing arts
“The Reusi Dat Ton workshops presented by researcher David Wells are simply wonderful experiences that are experiential, educational and practical. David has researched the history of Reusi Dat Ton, and strives teach its techniques in their original authentic form. His workshops include lecture accompanied by numerous photographs,as well as a lot of physical practices (which are somewhat similar to Indian Yoga asanas as we know them yet fascinatingly unique). Reusi Dat Ton is now a highlight in my daily practice. The Reusi Dat Ton David has taught me has strengthened my knees, increased the range of motion in my neck rotation dramatically and contributes to my improved posture, balance and vitality while performing Thai massage on my clients.”
Gregory Oed, Therapeutic Thai Massage Practitioner
“David’s’ Reusi Dat Ton workshop was five hours long, and felt as if I was being immersed in many centuries of heritage and practice. David’s quest to ground the practice in locations, images and teachers of ancient and present southeast Asian settings enabled me to sense the simplicity of Reusi Dat Ton even as I became increasingly aware ofits deep healing potential and connection with my own practices of yoga and meditation. The workshop flowed from the colors and textures of the introductory talk, through peaceful breathing exercises and self-massage techniques, movement and opening of joints and then … what a joy it was to practice the exercises and poses as modeled by the “hermits” in slides taken of temple walls, columns and statues from all over Thailand, Cambodia and Laos!”
William Savage, Kundalini Yoga Teacher
“In my personal experience, the best tool for learning Thai Massage is the practice of Thai Yoga or “Reusi Dat Ton” self massage and exercises. They are really the most useful practice for a Thai Massage Therapist at any level of practice. Exploring and experiencing the body layers: skin, tissue, sen, bones, wind gates and flow of the winds in our own body through “Reusi Dat Ton” is far more effective then learning Thai Massage through sequences.”
Danko Lara Radic. Institute of Thai Massage, Belgrade