1. An Introduction to Nuad Bo-Rarn (Traditional Thai Massage Therapy) By Yogi Sarveshwarananda Giri http://artofpeace.wix.com/kriyayoga

2. Dr. Shivago Komarpaj, the Buddha’s personal physician, founder of Thai massage, 500 B.C.

3. Invocatory Prayers

4. A Prayer to the Father-Doctor Shivago Om-na-mo / shi-va-go / si-ra-sa Ar-hang / ka-ru-ni-ko / sap-pa-sat-ta-nang Oh-sa-ta / tip-pa-man-tang / pa-pha-so Su-ri-ya-jan-tang / ko-ma-ra-pa-to Pa-ka-se-si / won-ta-mi / pan-ti-to Su-me-ta-so / ah-ro-kaa / su-ma-na-ho-mi (chant 3 times)

5. Translation “We invite the spirit of our Founder, the Father Doctor Shivago, who comes to us through his saintly life. Please bring to us the knowledge of all nature, that this prayer (mantra) will show us the true medicine of the Universe. In the name of this mantra, we respect your help and pray that through our bodies you will bring wholeness and health to the body of our client.”

6. History & Theory Origins Main Characteristics Theory Purpose and Benefits Additional Applications

7. Origins 2,500 year-old system From north India (today’s Nepal) Developed by Dr. Shivago Komarpaj (Indian name: Dr. Jivaka Kumara Bhaccha) Dr. Shivago was the Buddha’s personal physician Based on Ayurvedic medicine and Buddhist teachings

8. Main Characteristics Use of body weight, not muscular strength M editation in movement Passive yoga Work on energy lines and points Skeleton realignment (chiropractic style)

9. Use of body weight, not muscular strength

10. Meditation in movement

11. Passive yoga

12. Work on energy lines and points

13. Skeletal realignment

14. Theory The 10 Main Energy Lines (sen sib) The Acupressure Points (marmas) The Body-Mind Types (doshas)

15. The 10 Main Energy Lines (sen sib)

16. Ancient Drawing of the sen sib

17. Marma Points and Chakras

18. The 6 Special Marma Points

19. The Body-Mind Types (doshas) Vata (air + ether): movement Pitta (fire + water): passion Kapha (water + earth): stability

20. Purpose & Benefits Energy balance – individual and universal Deep relaxation Tension & blockages release Increased flexibility & vitality Improved range of motion & circulation Stimulation of internal organs Relief of pain & degenerative conditions Improvement of neurological functions Promotion of inner peace

21. Basic postures Practitioner’s movements Practitioner’s stance Thumb pressure technique Working with breath

22. Practitioner’s movement: The bamboo rock

23. Practitioner’s movement: The forward rock

24. Practitioner’s movement: The whirlpool rock

25. Practitioner’s stance: The diamond series

26. Practitioner’s stance: The cat series

27. Practitioner’s stance: Others

28. Thumb pressure technique Incorrect: hyperextension can lead to injury to the practitioner Incorrect: applying pressure with the tip of the thumb can cause discomfort to the patient Correct: use the pad of the thumb when applying pressure

29. Working with breath

30. Additional Applications Foot massage Hot herbal compress Thai Yoga/self massage

31. Foot massage

32. Hot herbal compress - Preparation

33. Hot herbal compress - Application

34. Thai Yoga/Self-massage

35. Practice Thai massage also involves a pro- found relaxation and creativity for the therapist, as he can use many different parts of his own body to perform the mas- sage, thus avoi- ding strain, injury, fatigue, or bore- dom.

36. Practice For instance, the therapist would use his: fingers palms forearms elbows feet legs knees buttocks whole body

37. Use of fingers

38. Use of palms

39. Use of forearms

40. Use of elbows

41. Use of feet

42. Use of legs

43. Use of knees

44. Use of buttocks

45. Use of whole body

46. 2014 Training Schedule and Fees Contact us at titi.artofpeace@gmail.comtiti.artofpeace@gmail.com

47. Contact and Registration Classes are limited to 10 students per level Register early to reserve your place. Contact: Yogi Sarveshwarananda Giri +33 (6) 95896362 titi.artofpeace@gmail.com titi.artofpeace@gmail.com Web: http://artofpeace.wix.com/kriyayoga http://artofpeace.wix.com/kriyayoga

48. About the Instructors Yogi Sarveshwarananda Giri (David Vachon) – Chief instructor. Licensed in Chinese Medicine, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Massage Therapy, and Traditional Thai Massage Therapy. Agustina Martin – Assistant instructor. Certified in Reiki Therapy, and Traditional Thai Massage Therapy.

49. Yogi Sarveshwarananda Giri Yogi Sarveshwarananda Giri (David Vachon) completed all levels of training at the Shivagakomarpaj Thai Massage School in Chiangmai, Thailand in 1994, 2010 and 2011: Thai Massage Levels 1 & 2 (60 hours) Thai Therapy Massage Levels 3 and 4 (60 hours) Thai Foot Massage (12 hours) Thai Herbal Hot Compress (12 hours) Teacher Assistant (36 hours)

51. 1994 graduation 2011 graduation

52. Agustina Martin Agustina Martin completed her training at the Shivagakomarpaj Thai Massage School in Chiangmai, Thailand in 2011: Thai Massage Levels 1 & 2 (60 hours) Thai Therapy Massage Levels 3 (30 hours) Thai Foot Massage (12 hours)

55. In gratitude… Our deepest thanks and love to the director, Mr. Parawat Poungpiam, and to all our teachers at the Shivagakomarpaj School (Old Medicine Hospital) in Chiangmai, Thailand. Tel: +66 (53) 275-085 Email: info@thaimassageschool.ac.thinfo@thaimassageschool.ac.th Website: www.thaimassageschool.ac.thwww.thaimassageschool.ac.th

57. Credits Illustrations from slides 16, 30 and 34 taken from the book “Traditional Thai Yoga” by Enrico Corsi and Elena Fanfani Illustrations from slides 17-19, 22-29, 31 and 35-36 taken from the book “Thai Yoga Massage” by Kam Thye Chow Illustrations and photos from slides 6, 8-14, 20, 31, and 37-45 taken from the book “Thai Massage Manual” by Maria Mercati Illustrations from slides 2 and 15 taken from the manual “Handbook for Basic Massage Course” by the Thai Massage School Shivagakomarpaj Illustration from slide 21 taken from the book “Nuad Bo-Rarn: Ancient Massage of Thailand” by Chongkol & Atchrara Setthakorn